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If you're wondering which mattress will suit you, our ultimate guide will help you decide which size, type, and firmness to buy
Choosing the right mattress for you is imperative if you want to sleep well, but the number of options can make it confusing – here's what you need to know to buy well
By Sarah Warwick Published
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My $10 secret for an instantly neat nightstand as a 24-year-old who spends far too much time in bed – it even improves your sleep
A simple change had instantly cleared clutter
By Chiana Dickson Published
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From water wise gardening to ditching lawns – 5 front yard trends garden designers say we will all be talking about in 2026
Discover what's hot and what's not for front yards and driveways next year
By Edward Bowring Published
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We want you to avoid a chrysanthemum catastrophe – the 6 mistakes you must never make when growing these fall-flowering favorites
How to avoid these common mum growing mistakes
By Sophia Pouget de St Victor Published
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The window for pruning these 7 shrubs and perennials is right now (if you want to keep them healthy), says an expert horticulturist
Discover seven plants to prune in October, and expert tips for trimming them
By Drew Swainston Published
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3 things I am decluttering in October 2025 – and why I'm not just sending everything to the thrift store this month
Pro organizers have changed how I see decluttering
By Chiana Dickson Published
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These are the 5 things I'm cleaning in October – you can also enjoy a quickly sanitized home ready for hosting and Halloween
Prepare your home from the front door to the fireplace
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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6 things you should never put on your dining room table, according to interior designers
Expert tips for keeping your dining room table chic, functional, and clutter-free
By Sarah Warwick Published
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My Ritual: 'It’s quieter, more peaceful, and feels like exactly what we need at this stage of life' – Bobbi Brown on the comfort of home and the rituals that help her to live well and stay true to herself
The pioneer of the no-makeup makeup look finds joy in hip-hop dancing, cozying up in a fluffy bathrobe, and indulging in caviar and chips
By Fiona McCarthy Published
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I tried the 'Didn't Know' decluttering method and cleared the messiest areas of my home in minutes – it's so easy to do and perfect for a fall reset
I’m getting rid of clutter more easily than ever before
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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Flower bed trends for 2026 – the hottest colors, combinations, and plants to consider for next year’s garden
Landscape designers and planting experts share their thoughts on the freshest looks
By Holly Crossley Published
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11 things people with tidy homes never do – and which habits you should ditch before 2026
Get ahead of your home's mess by following in the wise footsteps of people with tidy homes
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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6 unexpected kitchen materials you'll be seeing everywhere in 2026 – designers say they're key to a more unique, layered design
Texture, personality, and unique style – these unexpected materials have it all
By Molly Malsom Published
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How to know when apples are ready to pick – experts swear by these 3 signs
Follow these tips, and you'll be picking perfect apples
By Drew Swainston Published
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Now is the time to divide your crocosmia plants – here is why you must not delay and how to do it properly
Now that crocosmias are flopping to the ground and flowering has ended, it is time to get dividing
By Sophia Pouget de St Victor Published
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Yellow flowers are a symbol of true friendship, but there is a deeper meaning to discover – we reveal all, plus 3 easy yellow blooms to grow in the cutting garden
Yellow flowers have long been associated with happiness, friendship, and optimism
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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If you only complete 1 maintenance task this fall, give your gutters some TLC – this $19 tool makes it quicker and easier
It should be at the top of your to-do list
By Chiana Dickson Published
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When pruning can kill your tree – expert arborists reveal the danger periods to avoid
Pruning trees during these periods can endanger their health and vitality
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to grow chrysanthemums in pots – for flourishing and long-lasting fall floral displays
Growing 'mums' in pots is refreshingly easy
By Sophia Pouget de St Victor Published
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I tried Joanna Gaines’ 3 go-to colors – and this quiet luxe palette is all I want for fall and winter 2025
Create balanced and stylish color schemes with these expert ideas from the master herself, Joanna Gaines
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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‘Simply amazing, it really works’ – thousands of thrilled Amazon shoppers swear by Oxi Odor Blasters' smell-banishing powers for dirty garments
It tackles stains and boosts your detergent's power, too
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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7 expert ways to keep rats out of your yard and enjoy a rodent-free garden this fall – but hurry, you'll need to act fast
These pests can quickly become a nuisance, so take precautions now to keep them under control
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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8 kitchen items not worth spending money on – 'the best renovations maximize value, not cost'
Looking to save big in your kitchen? Designers reveal the costly items to skip – your wallet will thank you
By Molly Malsom Published
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I tried 3 principles of Vastu Shastra, the 'yoga of design', and it quickly calmed and balanced my cluttered home – it made stress and anxiety disappear, too
Also known as the 'yoga of design,' this system isn't just practical, but stress-relieving, too
By Chiana Dickson Published
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How the Pacific Northwest taught me to create soft, inviting interiors – and the secret to curating a space you'll never want to leave
I focus on creating rooms that feel soft and inviting, guided by a Pacific Northwest sensibility that can be translated into any home
By Molly Kidd Published
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Fall is the perfect time to harvest okra seeds – and the easiest way to collect them to sow next year
When to pick and how to collect and store your seeds to keep them in tip-top condition
By Drew Swainston Published
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Forget turning on the heating this early in fall – stay warm instead with this 5-cent-a-day heating hero and enjoy lower energy bills all winter
Leave the heating off for a while longer with a low-cost electric heatpad
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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5 things to do with hydrangeas in the fall – and the 2 things you must absolutely never do
Hydrangea experts reveal the dos and don’ts for these backyard favorites in fall
By Rachel Bull Published
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7 things to never put on your kitchen countertops, according to interior designers who've made the mistakes so you don't have to
Designer tips to keep your countertops organized, functional, and beautifully clutter-free
By Molly Malsom Published
