Latest articles by Amy McArdle
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5 things you shouldn't keep in your kitchen cabinets, according to decluttering expertsDecluttering pros reveal the things you should take out of cabinets for the best organized kitchen
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This viral buy makes clearing up fallen fruit from your backyard trees so much quicker - and it's less than $40Fallen fruit from trees can require a big clean-up task - but this clever idea that's going viral will make it so easy
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What can I plant to deter cats from my yard? The tricks to keep your neighborhood's pets off your propertyThese plants will naturally deter cats from visiting your yard, while looking good in the process
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4 things that people with amazing-smelling bathrooms always doA scented candle isn't the only way you can make your bathroom's fragrance more pleasing - here's what people with WCs that smell great do to keep them that way
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Does this viral hack with your garage really keep your whole house cool? We find outCan this viral garage door hack that promotes airflow stand up to the current heatwave? We investigate
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What shade of grey paint on the walls will make my room look bigger? We ask color expertsDon't let an ill-informed paint selection shrink your room - these are the shades of grey that will maximize the sense of space
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How to rescue your backyard after a heatwave – expert tips for a garden that's suffered from extreme heatWe ask gardening experts: what can we do to save our backyards after a heatwave?
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How to grow your own "urban cutting garden" for flowers in containers, no matter how small your backyard isCut flower gardens might seem like a rural ideal, but you can really grow your own in compact city yards, patios and even balconies, too
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Which plants will make my front yard look more expensive? These are the types landscape designers always buy intoLandscape architects and designers explain which plants they choose to make a front yard look a million times more luxe
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What's the best fabric for curtains? This is the one type all the interior designers I asked love the most right nowWhen it comes to trends in curtains, there's one material that's favored by interior designers way above the rest
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'Live more happily' - 5 easy ways to turn your patio into a calm and relaxing oasisTop tips from landscape designers to make your patio more relaxing and your life happier, as you just sit back and relax
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'Step away from the chemicals' - this all-natural lawn care routine is better for your garden's health, and your pocketOrganic lawn care is the simple way to get your healthiest lawn ever without the environmental impact or breaking the bank
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'You can fix it in less than a day' – how to create a "command position" layout with your furniture for better Feng ShuiThe command position is the bedrock of Feng Shui, it is time to learn how to follow it in your home
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Drought-tolerant lawns – garden experts reveal how to keep your lawn healthy when the forecast is hot and dryCheck out these 5 top tips to help your grass during a heatwave
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'It's less upkeep, less water, just less hassle' – the "anti-lawn" movement, explainedWe think this new landscape trend is here to stay, but could it work for you?
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How to fix brown patches in a lawn – expert tips on salvaging your grass, and what you should never doGardening experts reveal how to maintain your best-looking grass ever, all summer long
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5 expert ways to keep your bed cool and wake up refreshedDiscover your coolest sleep yet after following these top tips on how to cool your bed in the heat
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Low effort, high reward – these are the best low maintenance plants for front yardsThese low-maintenance plants are perfect for the lazy gardener who loves the look of a well maintained front yard
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5 mistakes a Feng Shui expert always notices when they walk into a homeThere might be a lot to learn about Feng Shui, but these common mistakes are easy to avoid once you know about them
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Yellow grass ruining your lawn's looks? Here's how garden experts fix this summertime eyesoreLawn experts explain how to avoid the dreaded yellow grass and what to do once you have it
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This small backyard has a clever idea that elevates its pool and turns it into a sensory garden all at onceA designer reveals how he elevated the pool in this modern landscaping project
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You can now buy DIY "tiny homes" from The Home Depot – they're surprisingly stylish and some are less than $50,000Home Depot is making it so much easier to DIY yourself a home, all available to buy online!
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This simple buy for less than $15 makes your backyard look and feel so much more expensiveOutdoor curtains are an amazing way to add privacy and shade to patios and porches
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Meet 'borderless living' - the design trend architects love as it creates minimalist spaces you want to have fun inBorderless living is the ultimate take on an open-plan layout, and this Californian ranch is a prime example as to why it's such a wonderful way to live
