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The Basic Principles of Feng Shui — An Expert Guide on How to Apply This Ancient Chinese Practice Inside Your Home
Want to create harmony and balance within your home? These are the key tenets of Feng Shui you need to know about to improve the flow of energy
By Lilith Hudson Published
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How to Choose Neutral Paint Colors for Every Room in Your Home — Because Getting It Right Isn't Easy
Designers step us through the things your need to consider when choosing a neutral paint for your home
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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5-Minute Decluttering Tasks That Will Rescue Your Home From Chaos — Even If You Have (Almost) No Time
A little goes a long way with these expert-approved tasks to remove mess from your space
By Ciéra Cree Published
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How to Clean Outdoor Cushions — And Get Them Looking Fresh Again for Sunnier Days
A professional guide to preparing your outdoor living space with effortlessly clean soft furnishings
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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How to Organize Kitchen Utensils — Because Just Throwing Them Into Drawers Is No Fun
Bring order to your utensils by using these expert tips
By Ciéra Cree Published
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What Color is Magenta? How This Berry Hue "Adds Depth, Energy, and Most Importantly, Drama" to Your Home
A little bit pink, a little bit purple, sometimes even red; when styled properly, designers say this "intimidating" shade always pays off
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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How to Clean Outdoor Patio Furniture — And Prepare Your Space for Luxurious Parties and Dining, Come Spring
Choose the best cleaning approach for your outdoor furniture with this professional step-by-step guide
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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A Feng Shui Expert Just Explained Why It Matters Where You Put Your Crystals — And Mine Are All in the Wrong Place
Eliminate negative energy and invite positive qi by displaying your crystals in the areas where they align best, this Feng Shui practitioner tells me
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Look After a Money Tree — Care for This "Prosperous" Plant, and Legend Says It'll Give You Good Fortune
Money might not grow on trees, but you reap what you sow when it comes to the care of this classic houseplant
By Lilith Hudson Published
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How to Clean Fabric Blinds — Because They Look Great, but They're the Hardest to Keep Looking That Way
When it comes to blinds, we're firmly team fabric, but the one drawback is how hard they are to clean. Here's how the cleaning professionals do it
By Ciéra Cree Published
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Is Green the New Neutral? Interior Designers Argue We Should All Be Using This Soothing Shade as Our Base Color
Neutral spaces needn't be void of color, it's just about picking the right shade — and green makes it easy
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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Cleaning Bathroom Fixtures the Right Way Is the Secret to Keeping Them Beautiful — Here's What to Do
You'll need to clean bathroom faucets, basins, showers, and more the right way to keep them well-maintained and looking their best
By Cheyenne Brown Published
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What Color Is Chartreuse? Plus 4 Reasons Why You'll Soon Want to Add This "Acidic" Hue Into Your Home
There's a common misconception about what color chartreuse actually is — here, design experts explain this surprisingly versatile shade
By Caroline Reinstadtler Published
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Fiddle Leaf Figs Are Notoriously Difficult to Look After — This Is How to Keep Them Looking Beautiful and Glossy
An expert guide in taking care of your Ficus lyrata and giving it the best possibility to thrive
By Faiza Saqib Published
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A Design Psychologist Just Explained Why the Color of My Bed Sheets Matters — Now I Need to Buy a New Set
Colors matter more than you realize when it comes to bed linen, from helping you sleep better and feeling calmer, to how you regulate your temperature as a hot or cold sleeper
By Faiza Saqib Published
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Can Plants Really Help Control My Home's Temperature? It's Complicated, but These Tricks Will Actually Work
Whether you're looking to warm up or cool down your house, there are some ways indoor plants can contribute, even if it's not quite how you'd imagine...
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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How to Take Care of a Peace Lily — Because It Will 'Let You Know' When It's Not Happy, Says a Horticulturalist
Your peace lily can be a little bit of a drama queen when it comes to its needs not being met, so here's how to look after one and keep it from wilting
By Faiza Saqib Published
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The 5 Rules for Hiring Movers, According to the Pros — And the Questions You Should Always Ask
Moving can be quite stressful and you'll need a thorough guide to get you started. Here's everything you need to know
By Cheyenne Brown Published
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4 Things to Do Today That'll Make Your Home Smell Fresh, Naturally — According to Professional Perfumers
With wisdom acquired from the professionals, you’ll be able to give your home a fragrant start without harsh ingredients, and here's how
By Cheyenne Brown Published
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Small? Check — Fragrant? Check — 6 Shrubs to Plant That Will Smell Amazing on a Balcony or in a Micro Garden
When outdoor space is at a premium, these are the plants you should get in your planters to bring sweet scents come springtime
By Jacky Parker Published
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Decorating With Teal — I'm a Color Expert and Know How to Make It Work for Your Home
Teal shifts between blue and green — it’s time to harness that power and make the most of its fun, nature-tinted take on vibrancy
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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5 Things People With Low Energy Bills Always Design Into Their Homes That Make Rooms More Beautiful, Too
Be clever when it comes to specifying and decorating your home, and you'll save money on energy
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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5 Ways to Pack With Stylish And Design-Forward Moving Supplies
Avoid using single-use plastic when moving house and use stylish and eco-friendly items to help you instead
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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"I've Grown Three Huge Fiddle Leaf Figs Without Killing This Super-Fussy Plant — It's All Down to This Watering Secret"
The fiddle leaf fig tree is a high-maintenance houseplant, so you need to pay close attention to its watering regime. But, our plant-loving editor has a trick, too
By Lilith Hudson Published
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An Easy-to-Digest Expert Guide to Terrazzo — The Splashy, Speckled Surface Designers Aren't Done With Yet
Originally dating back to ancient times, terrazzo is a versatile surface and design-world staple these days — here's everything you need to know
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Where Should I Put My Money Tree? A Classical Feng Shui Master Has Some Thoughts for "Nurturing Harmony" in a Home
Money tree placement matters more than you know, and here are a few spots you should keep in mind for this good-luck plant
By Faiza Saqib Published
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How to Propagate a ZZ Plant — 3 Simple Techniques That Will Double (or Triple) Your Houseplant
A nursery isn't the only place to grow your houseplant collection — try these propagation methods for infinite ZZ plants
By Lilith Hudson Published
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What Not to Pack When Moving — 5 Things You Should Really Just Leave Behind
Free up packing space and stress by relieving yourself of these five things
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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How to Prune Monstera — Horticulturists Say There Are 3 Ways to Cut Back These Structural Green Plants
It might sound counterintuitive, but cutting back your Swiss Cheese plant could be the secret to fuller-looking foliage
By Lilith Hudson Published