
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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I’m sick of musty odors and clutter under my bed – these $22 stylish bamboo storage crates are the simple fixThey're not just practical, they're pretty, too
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An energy expert revealed that I could slash $100s off my winter energy bills with this $17 renter-friendly draft destroyer – it's gone straight in my cartYou can save at least 10% on energy this winter
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5 pre-hosting essentials pro home experts always tell their clients to replace during Prime Day for the best value ahead of the holiday seasonIt's the perfect season for a deal
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3 easy seasonal energy shifts for your home – Feng shui pros reveal how to tweak your wealth, career, and health corners for a prosperous fallSimple swaps could also stave off SAD
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Experts warn that failing to clean this nasty part of your fridge daily will 'transfer oils, dirt, and bacteria' all over your home during hosting seasonSuch a simple task can have a huge impact
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This $18 holder instantly stops annoying sheets from slipping off in the middle of the night – happy shoppers say they're a 'total game changer' for undisturbed sleepEnjoy great value hotel-level neatness while these are on a limited-time offer ahead of Prime Day
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Save time and easily tick off your fall to-do list! My military father taught me task stacking as a child – now my chores take barely any timeIt sets off a 'flow' state that instantly shaves time off chores
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I picked just 33 items of clothing to use for the next 3 months – it’s totally transformed how I'll use my small closet space in winterMy small space needed drastic measures, and Project 333 was it
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The ultimate Thanksgiving checklist you'll return to in 2026 – practical room-by-room pre-hosting tricks to stave off seasonal stress and hosting chaosThese expert tips are just the ticket to make your hosting season fun, not infuriating
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'Insanely easy to set up': This smart-home air-quality bundle is essential for staving off illness over the holiday season – 1000s bought it last month aloneTackle two cold-weather conflicts in one
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How to organize a closet in 3 simple steps – and 25 easy closet organization ideas to help you maintain order every seasonThese clever ideas for closet organization will help you keep yours well-ordered, effortlessly
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Simple but essential – I would never live in a home without these smart plugs that instantly slash my energy bills (and they're half price right now)They're the easy upgrade that offer instant savings
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My easy zoning method prevents contamination in my kitchen – it's the food-safety secret I swear by in an OCD householdFood fears are a thing of the past
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The ultimate fall decluttering list: 20 things you own too many of and why you should let them go, guilt-free right nowClear duplicates for a timely reset so your home feels clutter-free this cozy season
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My $7 secret for perfectly dust-free radiators – this quick task also slashes my winter energy bills, tooIt's a must-do at the start of fall
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Pest pros urge homeowners to spray patios and paths with vinegar until November – and it’s not as strange as it soundsSpiders will hate it
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35 expert home organizing ideas to easily and quickly help you turn chaos into calmA stylish home is a well-organized one, so organize every room like a pro with these expert-approved home organizing ideas
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Organizing a kitchen like a pro in 6 steps – and 35 ideas to get yours in the best shape ever ahead of a busy hosting seasonThese clever ways to organize a kitchen are what professional organizers use to keep order and will help you achieve a neat and tidy space
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'Don't go by the calendar, go by these conditions in your house' – this is exactly when heating pros advise you to switch on the heating this fallUnlock the perfect time for your household
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This is the only $9 laundry hero you need to stop winter bedding from balling up in the dryer – it will even cut your energy bill, tooThey're so simple, but so effective
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Should you open windows this winter? Air quality experts warn it's a vital winter 2025 maintenance task you should never skipEven when the weather turns cold, you should be keeping your home feeling fresh and ventilated
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3 reasons why you should mop your floors with cinnamon this fall, according to spiritualists and cleanersCleaning experts and spiritualists explain why mopping a floor with cinnamon can help bring you prosperity and scent your home
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3 things I'm organizing in October 2025 to restore calm at home before the hectic hosting season gets into full swingThey are must-dos on my to-do list this month
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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 sleepA simple change had instantly cleared clutter
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