Latest articles by Amy McArdle
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"It's a crucial month for your grass" – 4 things you really should do for your lawn in September
We ask a lawn care expert - how should you take care of your lawn before fall arrives?
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Sarah Sherman-Samuel has gone all in on this big outdoor wellness trend - but is it worth the investment?
Committing to this wellness trend is a big ask for a backyard, but it could change how you live your life
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Should I have books on display? Why designers and Feng Shui experts want you to rethink your shelves
There's a reason why some interior designers and Feng Shui practitioners suggest their clients pare back their bookshelves
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3 "abundance" rituals for your home to do on the first day of the month – they're said to usher in good luck
It's the first of the month – and now's the time to cleanse your home with these rituals, according to spiritual experts
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3 "unlucky" paint colors you might want to avoid if you're superstitious – and the lucky ones to choose instead
According to Feng Shui experts, some colors can be deemed unlucky, while others offer you good fortune. Here's what you need to know
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Valspar's Color of the Year 2024 feels rejuvenating – and it's almost a perfect match for EmRata's chic couch
The paint brand's color pick for 2024 is one that once felt a little dated, but we're seeing crop up more in chic homes like the one belonging to Emily Ratajkowski
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4 things you can paint in your kitchen (that aren't the cabinets) to give it a whole new look
Give a kitchen a fresh lease on life with these quick, easy and surprising paint jobs
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This paint Color of the Year for 2024 sees a surprising shade re-emerge – and we're already on board
Is paint brand Glidden's Color of the Year the neutral that's replacing greige? Here's what our color experts say
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3 decluttering tips every true Virgo should know - or anyone who wants a truly organized home
Be more Virgo and get your life in order with these easy organization tips from experts
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This genius IKEA kitchen hack hides away an easy-to-use trash can in an otherwise awkward corner
Check out how this clever DIYer concealed her kitchen's trash can with this nifty trick
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This genius buy that's going viral online makes DIYing a tiled kitchen backsplash so much easier
Avoid messy (and tricky to apply) adhesive when tiling with this clever buy that DIYers online swear by
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When to cut back roses - deadheading advice from gardening pros for better blooms year on year
Deadheading roses can be intimidating, but it's an essential part of their maintenance, say these experts
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The best cold plunge tubs – buys for every budget to bring cold therapy to your backyard
Cold plunge tubs come is all sorts of shapes and sizes, and we've found the best starting from just $100
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'Don't wait until next year!' The best time to plant wildflower seeds might surprise you – hint: it's soon
Professional gardeners say the perfect time to sow a wonderfully wild wildflower garden is on the horizon
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It might be spider season, but these 4 "gentle" deterrents will keep them out of your bedroom through fall
Expert tips on how to discourage spiders from entering your bedroom so you can sleep, undisturbed by arachnophobia
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How to declutter your "junk drawer" in just a few minutes – and make it a useful storage space again
Organize your junk drawer in these 4 simple steps that professional declutterers always use
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When should I prune lavender? How to cut it back for beautiful flowers that keep on blooming
Pruning lavender is essential for encouraging the plant's healthy growth, but you have to know how to get it right. Here's how and when to do it
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Should I deadhead my hydrangeas? How to do it (and when) for healthy, good-looking plants
Expert gardeners offer their best advice on how to prune and deadhead your hydrangeas to keep them looking gorgeous
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Summer's not over yet! 4 ways you can still invite the viral "Tomato Girl Summer" trend into your home
Take your interior inspiration from the viral TikTok trend of the summer to keep the season alive a little longer
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Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner's stunning living room masters two of the big sofa trends we predict for 2024
The couple's $15 million home has just sold, and has offered a sneak peek inside their beautifully designed living room
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5 ways to make your home look better in minutes - hacks professional stagers love
Check out the easy steps professional stagers take to instantly make a home look better put-together and more expensive
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People are trying this viral wellness hack to turn chest freezers into “ice baths” for their backyards
This clever idea makes the cold water therapy wellness trend more accessible at home. It costs less than $500, and looks pretty good, too
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This clever "scent-layering" trick is what people with the best-smelling homes do – and it's easy when you know how
For a home that smells as good as it looks, experts recommend this layered approach to choosing fragrances
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5 low-maintenance trees that will make your front yard look so much more expensive
These front yard tree picks from gardening experts promise low-effort maintenance with high curb appeal
