Grace is a freelance journalist working across homes, lifestyle, gaming and entertainment. You'll find her writing for Tom's Guide, TechRadar, Space.com, and other sites. If she's not rearranging her furniture, decluttering her home, or relaxing in front of the latest streaming series, she'll be typing fervently about any of her much-loved hobbies and interests. To aid her writing, she loves to head down internet rabbit holes for an unprecedented amount of time.
Latest articles by Grace Dean

IKEA's latest collection is a plant parent's dream, and it starts at just $9
By Grace Dean published
These three items are already in my basket

You don't need another plastic box — these 3 reusable items are totally free, and ideal for storage
By Grace Dean published
Keep your belongings organized without spending a penny

Hisense just released a modular washing machine — is this the future of laundry?
By Grace Dean published
You could tackle your wash pile in hyper-speed

Feeling the chill? Here's how the 'dollar bill trick' can stop drafts in your home this winter
By Grace Dean published
As the cold weather hits, you might find you're noticing drafts around your home. But, there's a simple way to check and all it takes is a dollar bill. Here's how it works.

5 bleach mistakes you might be making when cleaning your bathroom, according to a pro cleaner
By Grace Dean last updated
Don't make these common mistakes

If you clean one area this New Year, make it your hallway: decluttering experts share the 5 things you should get rid of in January
By Grace Dean published
Simple changes to your hallway can make all the difference

I tried the cobwebbing method, and it helped me part with festive clutter in just one hour
By Grace Dean published
Breaking my emotional bond with items has cleared so much space

You can use coffee grounds to fertilize your Christmas cactus — here's how
By Grace Dean published
Feed your blooms and watch them grow

The surprising effects of using too much de-icing salt on your driveway
By Grace Dean last updated
How to keep things effective and eco-friendly

You asked: Can dish soap fix your clogged drain? A plumber explains the facts
By Grace Dean last updated
You might have noticed your drains are getting blocked up, especially around the holiday season, but reaching for the dish soap might not be the answer. At least, that's what this expert has to say.

My mom taught me the 'tidy tote' cleaning hack, and it's the only thing that keeps my house clean during the holidays
By Grace Dean published
A quick and easy decluttering routine that the whole family can get involved in

Want to attract robins to your yard this winter? Leave out this one natural snack
By Grace Dean last updated
A handful of raisins will make robins your feathered friends

Households urged not to pour boiling water down drains this winter — I asked a plumber what to do instead
By Grace Dean published
You could be causing more harm than good

Expert shares the 7 forgotten spots in your home that guests always notice aren't clean
By Grace Dean published
Sometimes the simplest cleaning jobs get missed

People are using dishwasher tablets to clean their oven — here's how to do it
By Grace Dean published
My oven's never been so squeaky clean

Your wooden spoons are a lot dirtier than you think — clean and re-condition them with these 3 simple steps
By Grace Dean published
Breathe new life into your wooden utensils with this viral cleanign routine.

Not salt — this cheap alternative will de-ice your driveway in minutes
By Grace Dean published
Fed up of spending money every winter on rock salt to de-ice your driveway? Well, it turns out there's another method that is a lot cheaper and you may find you already have it around your home.

What do you get for the coffee lover who has everything? Victorinox and La Marzocco just teamed up to create the perfect tool
By Grace Dean last updated
A Swiss Army knife specifically for baristas

Can I keep my used potting soil for spring, or should I throw it out? Here's what you need to know
By Grace Dean published
Reusing your potting soil might not be a good idea

Should I cover my AC unit in winter? I asked an HVAC expert
By Grace Dean published
You could be doing more harm than good

Have air fryers killed the oven? A new survey suggests they're on the 'endangered list'
By Grace Dean published
A Gen Z future predicts the death of large appliances

I had a ladybug infestation — here's the hack I found to deter them naturally
By Grace Dean published
Lots of ladybugs in your home? Yes, they're a bit of a nuisance, but here's a simple TikTok hack I've found that can deter them naturally — and you probably have everything you need already at home.

Experts recommend this $1 pantry staple to prevent your jeans from fading in the wash — here's why it works
By Grace Dean published
It works 'like a protective coating'
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