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Get Ahead by Sowing These 7 Flower Seeds in February – You’ll Love the Early Displays of Stunning Blooms
Make friends and neighbors jealous of your speedy show thanks to our expert sowing tips
By Drew Swainston Published
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Where to Place a Heartleaf Philodendron to Support Self-Love in 2026, According to Feng Shui Experts
Plus, where to never place this iconic heart-shaped houseplant
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Growing These 5 Native Perennials is the Best Way of Keeping Weeds Out of Your Yard – And Plant Experts Agree
Stop invasive plants taking over your borders
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Professional Organizers Say Using This One Simple Storage System Makes Winter-to-Spring Closet Swaps Effortless
You don't have to live with a crowded closet
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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Organic Gardeners All Agree That Adding This Natural, Non-Toxic 'Black Gold' to Your Soil Will Turbo Charge Plants
Discover exactly how worm castings benefit plants, and how to use them
By Drew Swainston Published
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The ‘Calm Limit’ Organizing Method Helps Me Keep My Home Tidy Without Perfectionism or Overwhelm
It's 'psychologically protective', experts say
By Chiana Dickson Published
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From January to December, There’s a Delicious Herbal Tea Plant for Every Birth Month – Discover Yours and How to Grow It at Home
You can even start a tea garden indoors with many of these plants
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Why I’m Bringing Romance Back Into the Home (And How You Can, Too)
Romance is more about an invitation to slow down and enjoy your surroundings, and these small tweaks will make your home feel more beguiling
By Zoë Feldman Published
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'It’s a Small Decision That Quietly Sets the Tone of a Room' – Why Vintage Lighting Still Endures in Modern Homes
In this month’s Better Vintage series, we focus on lighting and why it continues to resonate in modern design, adding charm, warmth, and atmosphere
By Chloe Frost-Smith Published
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Getting an Orchid to Rebloom is Easier Than You Think – 5 Expert-Approved Ways to Trigger Spectacular Repeat Blooms
With this simple advice you can get any store-bought orchid to rebloom
By Rachel Bull Published
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Start These 7 Easy Crops Now for Home-Grown Smoothies by Summer
Grow your own smoothie garden for super-fresh harvests without the downsides of store-bought products
By Drew Swainston Published
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5 Kitchen Spots Professional Cleaners Skip Weekly – And What Actually Matters Instead
Save yourself time each week and stop cleaning these areas. Save them for your deep clean
By Chiana Dickson Published
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This Laundry Mistake Is Making Your Clothes Wear Out Fast – Cleaning Pros Reveal the Easy Fix
It's music to our ears
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Don’t Do This One Thing to Your Holiday Cactus in January – It Can Kill Your Plant
Discover the right time to fertilize your Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter cactus
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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I Finally Keep My Home Tidy With Ease Using the ‘Complete Journey’ Organizing Method – It's Simple, Fast, and Effective
It's the mindset shift that helps keep your home tidy
By Chiana Dickson Published
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The 5 Sought-After Plants a Professional Gardener Always Buys in February – Before They Sell Out
What I order early every year to be sure my garden is well-stocked for summer
By Drew Swainston Published
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9 Simple Feng Shui Bedroom Fixes to Invite Calm and Balanced Energy for Rest
Perfect the restorative energy of your sanctuary's layout, lighting, color, symmetry, and more
By Ottilie Blackhall Last updated
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Should You Do Laundry During a Winter Storm? Plumbers Warn It Can Freeze Pipes and Cause Flooding – Do This instead
Running your washer could cause major water damage to your home during a storm
By Dan Fauzi Published
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Shaking Snow Off Your Trees Isn’t as Safe as You Think – 2 Big Dangers to Watch Out For
Don't be tempted to shake snow-covered branches
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Where To Place a Snake Plant for Protection and Positive Energy, According to Feng Shui Experts
Place your snake plant intentionally for a harmonious and empowered space
By Lola Houlton Published
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Don't Wait! This is How Often You Should Shovel Snow During a Storm, Experts Reveal
The frequency is just as important as the method to avoid snow compacting into ice, and creating backbreaking work later
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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5 Common Color Clichés That Could Be Holding Back Your Home’s Style – Designers Reveal the Rules to Ignore in 2026
Unsurprisingly, designers have a lot to say about ditching the white paint in 2026 when it comes to these color clichés
By Emily Moorman Published
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Did You Know Trees Can Explode Due to Extreme Cold? Here’s the Reality of Keeping You and Your Property Safe in Winter
Frost cracks are real, but the main safety concern should be a build-up of snow and ice on branches
By Drew Swainston Published
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Mold Can Begin Growing in Just 24 Hours, so Snowstorm-Hit Homeowners Warned To Dry Out Hidden Moisture, Fast
Timely action is vital for preventing hidden mold after extreme weather and snow
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Your Greenhouse Might Collapse if Snow Isn’t Cleared in Time – Here’s How to Do It Safely and Avoid Damage
It isn't just a case of swiping away snow quickly, this requires a careful approach
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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These 10 Kitchen Design Mistakes Are More Common Than You Might Think – Here's How To Avoid Them and Save Yourself An Expensive Redo
These faux pas will make your cooking space dysfunctional and the opposite of timeless – but they are easy to avoid with these expert tips, tricks, and solutions
By Molly Malsom Published
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The Colors to Paint Your Living Room in 2026 – 5 On-Trend Shades Designers Are Using Right Now
From airy light blues to muddy greens, these are the most stylish shades to paint your living room this year
By Emily Moorman Published
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7 Easy Ways to Heat Your House If the Furnace Goes Out – Stave Off Chills and Discomfort
Whilst waiting for a permanent fix from a technician, try these short-term tweaks and consider longer-term insulation advice from the pros
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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It’s Not Too Late to Set Resolutions for Your Home – These Easy Changes Instantly Refresh Older Schemes
With a bit of creative messaging, you can make a home you've lived in a while feel like a brand new space with a more vibrant energy ready for 2026
By LALA Reimagined Published
