
Andy van Terheyden
With more than a decade of experience writing news, lifestyle, consumer, and human interest articles for a wide range of national and international publications, Andy is a highly-qualified journalist writing features for the national press. From front porch to backyard, attic to basement, Andy has written about every area of the home. He specialises in bringing together the best industry expertise to answer all of your most pressing home and garden questions about seasonal and everyday cleaning, decluttering, organizing and DIY.
Latest articles by Andy van Terheyden
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13 costly outdoor cleaning mistakes to avoid – and what experts do instead for stress-free summer sanitizing
A little bit of know-how goes a long way
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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4 secret summer 'mold magnets' that experts urge households to get rid of right now from basements
Don't let high summer humidity wreak havoc in your basement
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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5 things to ruthlessly declutter at 60 to free your soul – 'I no longer needed to carry 'proof' of my life because I had lived the story'
How transforming from 'keeper' to 'chooser' allowed 60-year-old Lorilee to let things go
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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Italy's La Bella Figura concept isn't just about maintaining looks – here's how to easily clear clutter in your home with it for better functionality
From kitchen to bedroom, industry experts explain how to bring Italian class into your home
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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10 different types of roofing – and how to pick the best one for your home
From asphalt shingles to solar tiles, find the right roofing for you with our expert guide
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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This 1 cheap and common household staple can add extra storage to any space in your home – and you probably already own it
Home organization experts' tips and tricks for this underrated around-the-home storage tool
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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Easy-to-follow outdoor maintenance calendar – these month-by-month instructions will help you stay on top of vital home to-dos
From clearing gutters to prepping windows and doors, we've got you covered
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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The 1 bad organizational habit experts urge you to stop – and what you should do instead to avoid long-term clutter chaos
Ditch this common mistake for less stress and a more streamlined home
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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9 things you can clean with vodka – it's pH-neutral, non-toxic, and disinfects like a dream
Use this cleaning wizardry all over the home
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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The ultimate ADHD-friendly cleaning checklist – say goodbye to procrastination and easily get through chores you've been avoiding
Our easy-to-follow daily, weekly and longer-term checklist will help if you are neurodiverse
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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Embracing the Japanese concept of kaji will make daily housekeeping quick, effortless and set a new rhythm for chores
Home organization experts reveal all you need to know about this fast-growing housework philosophy
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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Cleaning pros share 11 ways to clean stainless steel pans for a sparkling finish
Our experts know just how to make your pans pop with their ingenious cleaning hacks
By Andy van Terheyden Last updated
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6 easy ways to stop creating unnecessary trash at home – simple swaps to save money while limiting your planetary impact
Reduce your waste and help the planet
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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6 signs you're 'paying rent' for your stuff – and what to do about it
Home organizers reveal the things taking up prime real estate, and costing you time, energy or money
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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This is exactly how long you should wait before getting rid of important paperwork – with just 1 crucial exception
Plus, how best to store each type
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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The 1 common kitchen essential experts warn you must replace every single year – the health risks can be catastrophic if you don't
Most people fail to change it often enough
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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Sanded vs. unsanded grout – the differences, pros, cons, and how to choose the best fit for your DIY project
Industry experts reveal all you need to know
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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6 home maintenance mistakes to never make in summer – and what to do instead
Don't make life harder for yourself this summer
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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This is the surprising room in your house that gets dirtier faster than the rest, and it's not the 1 you think
Cleaning experts reveal your home's secret germ hub and how to keep it sparkling
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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12 things that feel illegal to declutter, and why it's OK to let them go
From printed photos to family heirlooms, home organization pros reveal what you can wave goodbye to, and how to let them go
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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This is the one mistake that could make your patio furniture wear out twice as fast – here's how to avoid it to potentially save yourself $1,000s
It's super simple to avoid
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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Hornet vs. Wasp – how to spot the difference and why it matters for pest control success and your safety
From subtle differences in appearance to the dangers they pose, industry pros reveal all you need to know about these common winged invaders
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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Easily harness the decluttering power of the Category Consolidation Approach – if you constantly try and fail to 'eat the elephant whole', experts say this one's for you
Take the stress out of streamlining with this tried-and-tested method that home organizing pros love
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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Put your 'purgatory place' and 'dust detective' in play – 6 expert tricks professional organizers use to effortlessly edit down belongings
Stress-free streamlining is entirely within sight
By Andy van Terheyden Published