
Chiana Dickson
Chiana is the kitchen appliances editor at Homes & Gardens. With a longstanding interest in non-toxic living, her work focuses on helping readers make practical, informed choices for their homes, especially when it comes to everyday kitchen and household essentials. Much of her content is shaped by hands-on experience, testing products and ideas in real home settings to assess how they perform in day-to-day life.
Outside of work, the kitchen is the heart of her home. Having cooked and baked since childhood with her baking-extraordinaire Mom, and taking casual cooking classes from as young as 12, she spends most weekends experimenting with new recipes and baking up a storm for her friends.Since then, she has spent time cooking with Le Creuset's expert chefs and product testers.
Living in a chronically ill gym-centric household means she is always on the lookout for health-conscious, non-toxic options for her cooking space, helping others to create healthier habits, too.
Latest articles by Chiana Dickson
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The Fall Kitchen Cleaning Job Expert Hosts Told Me They Always Do in October, That 'Saves Their Holiday Season' Later OnIt is so simple, but it has a major impact
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Homeowners Urged to Check This Overlooked Spot for Hidden Mold – Stop It Fast Before It Wrecks Your Winter HealthThis unsuspecting spot could spell disaster for you and your guests
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Experts Predict a Milder Winter for 2025 But Urge Homeowners Not to Drop the Ball This Fall – These Are the 5 Things They're Still Doing to PrepareDon't risk getting caught out
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These 5 Pro-Chef Prep Secrets Will Change the Way You Do Holiday Meals – It's the Behind-the-Scenes Setup Every Home Host NeedsThey instantly reduce mental load on hosting days
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Your Attic Could Be Costing You $100s in Energy Bills Every Year – 3 Easy Tweaks to Make Your Home Warmer and Cheaper to HeatGood home maintenance now can reduce costs for years to come
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4 Non-Toxic, Zero-Waste Ways an Olfactory Artist and Perfumer Scents Her Home for Fall – from Danish Traditions and Gourmand Effects, to Bringing Nature IndoorsKeep seasonal scenting sustainable and free from harmful chemicals
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Professional Chefs Urge Homeowners to Prep these 5 Cooking Appliances Before Hosting – There's Still Time in October to Apply Their Quick TestsA little prep work goes a long way to make your seasonal dishes cook and taste better, as well as make leftovers last longer
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5 Quick and Easy Fall Odor-Busting Curtain and Upholstery Tips – They Won’t Ruin Your Fabric and Holiday Guests Will Thank YouBanish stale smells and musty odors quickly and effectively
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How Rugs Really Affect Drafts – And the Smarter Way Pros Say Will Keep Your Home Warm in NovemberIt's a simple addition that could help
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‘Keep the Look Tailored and Welcoming’ – 5 Things Interior Designers Quietly Strip from Living Rooms in November to Prepare for Hosting SeasonThey're simple changes that make a big difference
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5 Fall Laundry Mistakes That Make Everything from Bed Linen to Clothes Smell Damp – And What to do About ItA few small switches now will keep laundry fresh through to spring
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Boost your Radiator’s Heating with this Simple Bathroom Item – It Only Takes Seconds, but you Must Avoid this Simple MistakeIt's a quick fix that really works
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10 Easy Steps To Restore Order After Thanksgiving – Pros Reveal the Cleaning Checklist to Gently Reclaim Your Home and Banish Holiday MessWelcome, rather than loathe the holiday clean-up with these stress-relieving tips
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It’ll be Like Halloween Never Happened – A Spookily Efficient, No-Effort Mess Hack Cleaners Swear by to Save Floors from Mud, Glitter, and CandyPrevention is always better than the cure
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5 Things Pro Cleaners Recommend Cleaning with Steel Wool – Nothing Else Does the Job as WellA tougher cleaning approach is perfect when used correctly
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You Don’t Need Plastic to Keep Fall Produce Fresh – These 5 Storage Tricks Will Keep Your Veggies Crisp and FlavorfulReduce waste and keep food fresher for longer
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I Asked Chefs How they Organize Cookware for the Holidays – These are 4 Tricks and Storage Buys They can't Live WithoutA few seasonal swaps can make a world of difference when hosting
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The 7 Essential Fall Cleaning Jobs Everyone Forgets to do Before the Holidays (When it’s Too Late)They can quickly make your home hell over the cold season
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I asked 3 Pro Organizers What They Use to Store Away Summer Shoes and Clothes – Their 7 Must-Haves Are So HelpfulMake the transition seamless
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'It’s Like Rotating Your Closet, But For Your Food': This Quick Fall Pantry Reset Will Help Beat the Panic Of Hosting and Get You Holiday-Ready in 5 StepsProfessional organizers swear by it every October
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Your home is crying out for a non-toxic fall refresh! 5 seasonal cleaning tasks pros tackle without harsh chemicalsGoing green is so vital when spending more time indoors
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Learn from my 3 cleaning regrets – these are the tasks I wasted my time on, and what I should have focused on instead to shave hours off my choresThey were so draining on my time and energy
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Burn lavender for the instant moth-deterrent your home needs this fall to protect pantries and closets – pest pros reveals how to ensure lasting resultsIt's a fast-acting trick to secure your stuff
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An 'investment in your sleep and sanity' – this sunrise alarm can single-handedly help you get up on winter mornings and stave off sluggishnessEnjoy an easier start to the day and drop off more easily at night with this digital 'sleep coach'
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