Advice Archive | December 2024

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December 31st
- 8 Cold-Tolerant Indoor Plants — You Can Make a Statement All Through Winter With These Aesthetic Beauties
- 6 Home Bar Styling Mistakes That Are Making Your Space Look Cluttered, Rather Than Chic
- How to Polish Wine Glasses — 5 Easy Steps Cleaning Experts Advise For Best Results
- 7 Dining Room Lighting Mistakes That Could Be Making Your Space (and Food) Look Less Appetizing
December 30th
- Can You Wash a Duvet in a Washing Machine? Yes, Say Experts — But This Is What You Need to Know First
- 7 Bedroom Lighting Mistakes — Experts Say They "Scream 'Wrong Vibe'" and Ruin Your Aesthetic
- How to Clean Wine Glasses — 4 Simple Steps and Expert Tips to Sparkling Stemware
- How to Care for Cyclamen Indoors During Winter — The Bloom That Brings Cozy Cottage-Core Into the Home
- 10 Kitchen Flooring Mistakes — Experts Warn That These for Style Mis-steps Can Ruin Your Reno
December 29th
- Moving Across the World Made Me More Organized at Home — Here's 5 Lessons I'm Taking Into 2025
- Jade Plant Benefits — 6 Reasons You Should Add This Feng Shui Bloom to Your Succulent Collection
- How to Clean Flatware — 5 Easy Ways to an Elegant Shine
- Are Modern Farmhouse Kitchens Out of Style? Designers Tell Us Which Elements Are Kicky — and Which to Kick Out
- 6 Best Plants to Propagate in Water — Horticulturists Share How You Can Easily Double Your Favorite Foliage
- How to Revive Frost-Damaged Plants — 3 Simple Ways to Rescue Your Beloved Backyard Foliage
December 28th
- How to Stop a Poinsettia Dropping Leaves — The Mistakes You're Making That Are "Stressing" Your Plant
- How to Repot a Monstera — A Gardening Expert's Guide to Breathing New Life Into Your Plant
- How to Winterize Outdoor Furniture — 6 Expert Tips to Prepare Your Backyard for the Frost
- When to Prune Fruit Trees — Timing Is Key When Cutting Back Your Potted Patio Greens
- 7 Common Kitchen Decluttering Mistakes You're Probably Making — And What You Can Do to Fix Them
- How to Choose White Paint — Our Expert Guide to Selecting the Perfect Shade for Your Space
December 27th
- What Size Couch Do You Need for Your Living Room? 6 Expert Steps to the Right Choice, First Time
- Benjamin Moore's "Black Forest Green" Is 2025's Most Versatile Moody Neutral — Here's How Paint Experts Say to Style the Shade
- How to Wash a Throw Blanket — 7 Simple Steps to Make Yours Like New, Including Treating Stains
- How Often Should You Water Monstera? Plant Experts' Top Tips to Keep Your Plant Thriving Year Round
December 26th
- How to Propagate a Jade Plant — Expert Tips on Doubling Your Feng Shui Bloom to Gift to Loved Ones
- The Nightmare After Christmas! 3 Expert Tricks for Getting Glitter Out of Your Carpet
- What Is Junk Blindness? 5 Mistakes Professional Organizers Say You Could Be Making and What to Do to Fix It
- 5 Kitchen Colors Going Out of Style in 2025 — And the Designer-Approved Shades to Pick Instead
December 25th
- How Long Do Amaryllis Blooms Last? 4 Steps to Help This Ravishing Flower Live for Longer With a Little Extra Care
- 5 Ways To Conceal Clutter in An Entryway — Professional Organizers' Foolproof Methods For a Serene Space
December 24th
- How to Hide an Air Fryer in a Kitchen — 6 Practical Solutions to Conceal Bulky Appliances From Sight
- Rise and Shine Before You Dine — Here's How You Should Clean Your Silverware Before Guests Arrive
December 23rd
- How to Set a Table — For Special Occasions or Just a Casual But Classy Lunch
- How to Declutter An Entryway — 6 Ways To Impress Guests With a Clean, Capacious and Clutter-Free Space
- I'm an Interior Designer Who Thinks White Walls Feel Unfinished — Here's What You Should Do Instead
- Where Should I Place My Jade Plant? There Are 3 Main Spots in the Home, According to Feng Shui Experts
December 22nd
- How to Remove Stains From Marble Surfaces — An Expert Guide to Keep Your Stone Spotless
- 5 Christmas Orchid Varieties — With Enticingly Exotic Blooms That You'll Want in Your Home This Festive Season
- Should I Wash Off My Christmas Tree? Bring Joy to Your Festive Foliage By Removing Dust ASAP
- Farrow & Ball's 'Hague Blue' is a Bold Navy That Acts Like a Neutral — Here's How Designers Use It
December 21st
- Why Are My Poinsettia Leaves Turning Yellow? 5 Common Mistakes Harming Your Festive Bloom
- A Cleaning Expert Told Me This Is How I Should Clean a Glass Induction Stovetop to Keep it Shiny — It's Super Easy, Too!
December 20th
- Does a Duvet Need a Cover? If You Want Softer Bedding to Cuddle Up to, Sleep Experts Say Covers Are a Must
- 6 Houseplants That Thrive in Low-Light Conditions — Dark Corners, We're Coming for You
December 19th
- Ignoring These 7 Living Room Lighting Mistakes Could Totally Ruin the Way You Feel in the Space, Warn Design Experts
- How to String Garland on a Christmas Tree — Add Glamor and Glitter to Your Flourishing Fir in 7 Effortless Steps
- How to Clean Placemats — From Wood to Wool, Here's How to Keep Them Looking Good As New
December 18th
- Why Is My Christmas Tree Not Drinking Water? 4 Common Reasons and What You Can Do to Save Your Festive Foliage
- How to Clean Granite Countertops — Cleaning Experts' Go-To 5-Step Method for Gleaming Counters
- How To Hang a Garland on a Mantel — 6 Easy, Damage-Free Tricks Interior Designers Use
- Why Is My Monstera Turning Yellow? 4 Mistakes You're Making That Could Be Stressing Out Your Tropical Beauty
December 17th
- How to Plan the Perfect Lighting Scheme for Your Home — From Start to Finish in 9 Simple Steps
- Why Are My Peace Lily Leaves Turning Brown? 3 Mistakes That Are Super Easy to Fix Forever
- 5 Simple Steps to Clean Candle Wax Out of Carpet — From a Cleaning Expert
- Should You Close Vents in Unused Rooms? HVAC Experts Say No — And Here's Why
December 16th
- Why Is My Lucky Bamboo Turning Yellow? 4 Common Reasons That Could Be Causing Discoloration
- 10 Attic Storage Ideas — Maximize This Space, Stylishly (Even If No One Else Ever Sees It But You)
- What Colors Don't Go With White? 4 "Jarring" Pairings Experts Warn to Avoid (And What to Use Instead)
- How to Keep Your Christmas Tree From Drying Out — Expert Tips for Famished Firs
- 7 Frost-Resistant Plants for Containers — Hardy, Handsome Heroes to Admire from Inside
- How to Grow Cactus Plants Indoors — 6 Easy Steps to Help These Architectural Scene Stealers Thrive
December 15th
- 5 Easy Ways To Eliminate Cooking Odors In Your Home — Food and Scent Experts' Top Tips
- 8 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning the Lighting for Your Home — "At All Costs," Experts Warn
- How to Make a White Room Feel Cozy — 4 Tried and Tested Tricks for a Space That Feels Snug and Stylish
- What to Do With Old Stuff When Decluttering — 5 Simple Ways to Cull Clutter
- 10 Tips for an Easy Household Cleaning Schedule During the Holiday Rush — Bring On the Christmas Chaos!
December 14th
- How to Plan Bathroom Lighting That Can Switch Between Bright and Busy, and Spa-Like in Seconds
- 6 Plants to Propagate in December for Gorgeous Greenery — Start Now for Fabulous Foliage Next Year
- Why Is My Snake Plant Drooping? Experts Say There Are 4 Reasons for Your Houseplant's Downfall
December 13th
- Decorating with White — Designers Share How to Create Sophisticated and Welcoming Spaces
- How to Declutter a Closet — Professional Organizers Say There Are 7 Simple Ways to Free Up Space Quickly
- Untangle String Lights Forever! Experts Tell Us Their Secrets to Storing These Dainty Little Bulbs
December 12th
- What Pro-Organizers Are Currently Loving — And Would Like to See More of in 2025
December 11th
- Pro-Organizers Share 5 Simple Ways To Conceal Clutter in a Living Room — Remove Mess Without the Extra Work!
- How to Reduce Humidity in Your Kitchen — 8 Ways to Fight Off Moisture and Damp in Your Cooking Space
December 10th
- How I Keep Moisture and Damp At Bay in My Small Apartment — 4 Simple Things I Do Routinely in My Home
- How to Keep Your Christmas Wreath Fresh — 5 Easy Ways to Maintain Healthy and Luxurious Foliage
December 9th
- 8 Guest Bathroom Mistakes That'll Leave Your Visitors With a Bad Impression — But Are so Simple to Fix
- Who Said Decorating With Green Needs to Be Boring? This Bold, Chic, and Gorgeous Hue Is Set to Make a Statement
- How Do You Clean an Artificial Christmas Tree? Bring a Merry Glow Back Into Your Festive Foliage in 6 Easy Steps
- Designers Say Benjamin Moore Simply White Is a Perfect White Paint Color — Here's Why
- My Desk Was a Clutter Hotspot — Until I Followed 7 Simple Tips From Professional Organizers
December 8th
- A Helpful Guide on How to Plan Bedroom Lighting For a Space That Feels Dreamy, Day and Night
- How to Polish Silverware — Seek to Impress Guests With Shiny Flatware That Even They'll Be Jealous Of
- For Gorgeously Green and Thriving Houseplants — Horticulturalists Say This Is the Ideal Winter Watering Schedule
- 11 Ways to Conceal Clutter in a Bathroom — Trust Us, These Tips Will Change Your Space Drastically
December 7th
- 5 Things Guests Will Always Notice in Your Home (Even if You Can Turn a Blind Eye to Them)
- The Benefits of Decluttering — 5 Ways This Practice Can Free Your Home and Your Mind
December 6th
- When to Drip Faucets — Because Burst Pipes Are Not a Design Statement
- Why is My Christmas Tree Shedding Needles? Experts Say Stress Is One of The Factors and Here's Why
- Rolled and Ready to Go — 7 Easy Ways to Store Your Gift Wrap This Christmas
- Miniature Roses Make for a Ravishing Houseplant in Your Home — Here’s How You Should Take Care of It
- Charger Plates vs. Placemats — What's the Difference? Which is Better? We've Got Answers to All Your Questions
- How to Clean a Doormat — Bring a Fresh Feel to Your Home's Exterior By Following 3 Easy Steps
December 5th
- 6 Ways to Conceal Clutter in Your Kitchen — Tackle This Chore and Clear Your Countertops With These Easy Tips
- How to Declutter a Bathroom — 7 Fool-Proof Ways You Can Clear Out Chaos ASAP
- Stress Cleaning — Why It Happens and How to Make It Work for You
December 4th
- How To Declutter A Living Room — 7 Easy Ways to Keep This High-Traffic Area Clutter-Free For Good
- How to Clean a Table Runner — Even if Yours Isn't Fabric, There's Always a Way
- 6 Clever Ways to Keep Glass Christmas Ornaments From Breaking — The First One Is an Excellent Surprise!
December 3rd
- How To Declutter A Kitchen — 8 Easy Ways You Can Tackle Mess Before the Holidays
- How to Remove Ice From a Driveway — 6 Simple Tricks You Should Try Before Guests Arrive for the Holidays
- How to Store Garlands Without Squashing Them — 5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Festive Foliage Looking Chic Year After Year
December 2nd
- 5 Kitchen Countertop Styling Mistakes That Could be Making Your Space Cluttered, Not Curated (and How to Quickly Fix Them)
- How Long Does It Take for a Dehumidifier to Dry Out a Room? HVAC Experts Say It Can Be in a Matter of Hours or Days
- How to Make an Open Concept Feel Cozy — Draw in Layers and Textures for a Homely Feel
- Should You Prune Plants in Winter? Gardening Experts Say Yes, But There's a Catch!
December 1st
- How to Plan Your Entryway Lighting — For a Foyer That Makes a Good First Impression
- 6 Items That Are Definitely Not Dishwasher Safe — And How They Should Be Cleaned Instead
- I Asked 3 Experts Where Never to Put A Christmas Tree — Turns Out the Prettiest Spot is Also Potentially Dangerous