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I Tried the Seriously Satisfying Brick-Stacking Food Storage Method – It Doubled My Freezer Space and Cut Weeknight Meal Stress
Bank a batch of last-minute meals you can get on the table in 10 minutes without wasting space in your freezer
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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You Might Be Harming Your Garden Without Realizing – 6 Non-Toxic Fixes That Actually Work
Natural fixes your yard will thank you for
By Annette Warren Published
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The Very British Edit: Why I Love Easter at Home – Fresh Spring Rituals, Effortless Hosting, and a Beautiful Table to Gather Around
A quiet celebration of Easter – longer days, new beginnings, seasonal color, and all the reasons I look forward to it every year
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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This Cooling $49 IKEA Bedding Find Solved My Night Sweats Before Summer Even Hits
It’s the most comfortable I’ve been at nighttime since spring arrived
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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If You Are Struggling to Find a Color for a Narrow Room, These 8 Farrow & Ball Shades Are Tried and Tested
From moody dark blues to sophisticated purples, these are the shades to use to add more interest to narrow rooms than white
By Emily Moorman Published
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The One Secret to Making a Small Yard Look Bigger is Vertical Layering – And it's Surprisingly Easy To get Right
Neglecting this design trick can make a small yard feel even smaller
By Helen Cross Published
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IKEA’s $3 Storage Case Is the Only Way I’ll Organize My Winter Bedding Now That Spring Is Here
It's affordable, simple, and effective for those with a vast bedding collection or extras that need storing between seasons or guests
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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Don’t Delay Pruning These 5 Flowering Trees in Spring – You Could Miss Out on Glorious Blooms
The pruning window is closing for these backyard trees
By Drew Swainston Published
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What Your Jade Plant Actually Needs in March – The Simple Tweaks That Lead to Lusher, Healthier Growth
Give your jade plant a gentle boost this March with simple adjustments to light, water, and care that encourage stronger stems, fuller leaves, and healthier growth all season long
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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These 5 Houseplants Will Thrive in the Dim Light of Your North-Facing Room – Even When You Forget to Water Them
They actually prefer the lower light and cooler temperatures
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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5 Red Flags I Always Look For Before Buying Houseplants – So That You Don’t Waste Your Money on Poor Quality Plants
How to choose the healthiest houseplants when shopping
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Don't Cheat Your Harvest – Feed Fruit Bushes in March for Double the Yield and Bigger, Juicier Berries
Plus, we reveal the best fertilizers to use
By Drew Swainston Published
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5 Climbing Plants That Actually Thrive on a Little Neglect – Easy Vines for Effortless Growth in Spring and Summer
These low-maintenance climbing plants don’t need constant attention to thrive – with just a little care, they’ll grow vigorously, fill your space with greenery, and add effortless charm to your home or garden
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Is it Time to Ditch the Lawn? Why Low-Water Garden Design Is Taking Over in 2026
Losing the turf makes sense in drought-prone areas (and what to replace it with)
By Edward Bowring Published
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IKEA Has a $25 Waterproof Mattress Protector That Feels Surprisingly Premium
Don't let the low price fool you. We put this waterproof IKEA staple to the test to see if it’s actually breathable and crinkle-free. (Spoiler: It is.)
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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I Kept My Poinsettia Alive Past Christmas – Here’s What I Do in March and April for a Burst of Healthy Growth in Summer
It might not seem like a lot, but doing these small steps now will set your poinsettia up for success
By Rachel Bull Published
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I’ve Designed Kitchens for Decades (and Married a Maker) – Here’s How to Get Every Detail Right First Time
The ultimate guide to designing a kitchen – from layout and appliances to storage, lighting, and finishes – with the pro insight you need to get it right first time
By Linda Clayton Published
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Stop Ignoring Your Flooring – Why Designers Say the ‘Sixth Wall’ Is 2026’s Most Unexpected Design Statement
Accent floors are turning the ‘sixth wall’ into the most creative surface in the home
By Chloe Frost-Smith Published
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Roses Will Reward You With Big, Blousy Blooms by Late Spring if You Follow These 5 Steps in March
How to guarantee yourself an early show of beautiful, fragrant roses
By Drew Swainston Published
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Welcome the First Day of Spring with 3 Easy Garden Tasks – Do Them This Weekend to Fast-Track Your Flower Beds
It's the Spring Equinox and here's how to celebrate in your garden
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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5 Shrubs That Give Hummingbirds Shelter and a Safe Place to Rest
Give these tiny creatures a place to rest, feed, and feel safe, and they will be drawn to your yard
By Jacky Parker Published
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5 Low-Maintenance Potted Plants That Thrive on Neglect – Perfect for Busy Gardeners
The plants barely need any attention to flourish
By Rachel Bull Published
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Mangave Is the Succulent Everyone Will Be Planting This Year – It’s Tough, Drought-Tolerant and Surprisingly Easy to Grow
This hybrid succulent species is striking and so easy to care for
By Martha Davies Published
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Lawn Pros All Agree This 5-Second Screwdriver Test Is the Simplest, Most Effective Way to See if Your Grass Needs Aerating Right Now
This is the easiest method for checking compaction
By Drew Swainston Published
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The Colors You Grew Up With Are Cool Again – And They’re the Key to a Warmer, More Soulful Home in 2026
Before you rule out '80s colors as dated, explore how designers are styling them in a fresh way
By Emily Moorman Published
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What Your Pothos Plant Really Needs in March to Grow Bigger, Healthier, and More Vibrant Leaves This Spring
Everything your Pothos needs this March to flourish, stay green, and brighten any room
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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The Creative Journey That Makes Every House I Design Feel Like Home
The warm scent of sage and amber drifts through the rooms. Soft music plays, a bottle of wine is uncorked, and for a moment, we simply take it all in – we’ve made it
By Poonam Khanna Published
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Stop These 4 Southern Lawn Mistakes This Spring – Your Grass Will Look Lusher by Summer
Make these errors with your lawn this spring, and your summer garden will suffer
By Ellen Wells Published
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Pinch Out Sweet Peas Now for Double the Spring Blooms – A 2-Minute Trick for a Dazzling and Fragrant Garden
It's a quick hack for free new plants and fuller growth
By Tenielle Jordison Published
