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3 things you should never do to your lawn in March — and what you should be doing instead

By Grace Dean Published 23 March 26

Spring is the perfect time to wake up your lawn, not damage it

Homeowners are being urged to use tin cans in their gardens (really) — here's why

By Grace Dean Published 18 March 26

Turns out I'll be making my own planters this spring

Gardening

I just tried the 'Declutter Domino Effect' — and my house has never looked cleaner

By Grace Dean Last updated 17 March 26

Once you pop, you just can't stop

Le Creuset just dropped the color of the summer — and here's what's already in my basket

By Grace Dean Published 17 March 26

Le Creuset has launched a new colorway for its iconic cookware, Riviera. A glossy blue-green hue is set to bring summer to your kitchen and here's the pieces I've already added to my basket.

I tried the 'moving out' decluttering method and it brought the ultimate cleaning clarity

By Grace Dean Published 14 March 26

It's easy to let clutter grow around our home, but a great way to keep on top of it is to pretend you're packing it all up. In fact, I was surprised by the results.

Ditch the small burner — how bridge elements have made induction cooking a breeze

Induction cooktop in a white kitchen next to natural cleaning products

By Grace Dean Published 13 March 26

Deciding which induction cooktop to buy is a big decision, but have you considered buying one with bridge elements? It opens up a new world of flexible cooking, but is it worth the extra money?

My mom taught me this 'storage swap' spring cleaning hack — here's how it changed my home

By Grace Dean Published 11 March 26

Out with the 'old', in with the 'new'

Shark just launched a new 3-in-1 cooling system that you can literally wear while on-the-go

By Grace Dean Published 10 March 26

Shark has unveiled its newest innovation in keeping cool and the Shark ChillPill is the handiest, most portable piece of kit yet.

I found this IKEA tool in the kids' section, but it's been a game-changer for my productivity

IKEA's new kids bathroom range on display

By Grace Dean Published 9 March 26

Putting off decluttering tasks is too easy, but what if you used a trendy IKEA tool to gamify them? Here's how I used an item I bought for my kids to change the way I tidy up my home.

I tested Ooni's new Rotating Stone — and it's your ticket to perfect pizza at home

By Grace Dean Published 7 March 26

Ooni dropped a whole new pizza accessory this week that'll change the way you cook your pizza forever.

This viral hack will save you serious space for your spring planting — and it'll cost you less than $20

By Grace Dean Published 6 March 26

People are using shoe racks to increase their planting space for spring seeds and bulbs. Here's why it's actually a really genius idea.

My mom's 'Thirsty Thursdays' routine keeps plants thriving — and here's why I swear by it

By Grace Dean Published 5 March 26

Now, I never forget to water my plants

Moccamaster just launched a new colorway for 2026, and it might be my favorite yet

The Moccamaster in Sorbet on a countertop

By Grace Dean Published 3 March 26

One of our favorite drip coffee makers, the Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select, is now available in their color of 2026, Sorbet.

Coffee Makers

Don't let grease build up on your range hood — this method takes minutes and leaves it spotless

By Grace Dean Published 27 February 26

Cleaning your range hood filters can be an arduous task, but it doesn't have to be. Here's the simple steps you can follow to get your range hood looking and working a lot better.

Our Place's new limited-edition Always Pan is its boldest color yet

The new Our Place range in Forget-Me-Not Blue

By Grace Dean Published 24 February 26

It's technically named Forget-Me-Not Blue, but we're calling it 'Tom's Guide Blue'

Why you should never water your peace lily with tap water — and what to use instead

By Grace Dean Published 23 February 26

You could be doing more harm than good

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The 'pomodoro' technique is ideal for productivity, but can it help with cleaning? I tried it out

A woman sat on her bed decluttering her bedroom, tidying away boxes and items as well as suitcases

By Grace Dean Published 22 February 26

Those tasks you've been avoiding might finally get done

People are sticking bubble wrap to their windows to keep their heating costs down — here's why it works

By Grace Dean Published 20 February 26

Keep costs down with this easy hack

Dyson just released its smartest, slimmest wet floor cleaner — meet the PencilWash

By Grace Dean Published 19 February 26

Dyson has just unveiled the PencilWash, a new wet floor cleaner that aims to be the slimmest, lightest, and smallest solution to getting your floors looking pristine.

Looking for a way to speed up your painting? 5 proven methods that anyone can do

By Grace Dean Published 19 February 26

Painting your home can be a really laborious and time-consuming job. But, before you give up, there are ways you can make it a lot easier, speeding up the process with these helpful tips.

Shark's new wet-to-dry styler is cheaper than the Dyson Airstrait, and comes with this one unique feature

The SharkNinja SilkiPro Straight with accessories

By Grace Dean Published 18 February 26

Shark has just launched its first ever wet to dry styler and it comes with an added feature that we've never seen before.

This IKEA storage essential is ideal for family camping trips, and it's only $10

By Grace Dean Published 17 February 26

An affordable organizer for happy campers

Outdoors

Vitamix just released an entry-level version of our all-time favorite blender

By Grace Dean Published 13 February 26

Vitamix has unveiled the VX1, a more affordable option similar to the best blender we've ever tested, the Ascent X2. But, while it cuts down on price, it's still got a lot of great features on offer.

Here's why your IKEA furniture is wobbling, and how to stop it

By Grace Dean Published 5 February 26

Don't throw it out!