Grace Dean
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
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How to get rid of carpenter bees: 7 deterrents for your home or yard
By Grace Dean last updated
Carpenter bees make their homes by drilling into the wood around your home and yard, but we've found 7 humane deterrents
![A centipede inside a house](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CtdxMyFUvb3NLkn5EP5ouE-320-80.jpg)
7 natural ways to keep centipedes away from your home
By Grace Dean published
Centipedes are unsightly pests that can find places to hide in your home. Here's how to keep them away without using pesticides.
![A handheld coffee grinder with coffee beans inside](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c5gFa3MwXTS33DNYkdVKzN-320-80.jpg)
9 unexpected uses for your coffee grinder
By Grace Dean published
There's a lot more you can do with a coffee grinder than just making coffee. Here's the unexpected uses that'll help you in the kitchen.
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9 unexpected uses for your French press
By Grace Dean published
Your French press is capable of a lot more than just coffee making. Here's some unexpected uses for this humble kitchen appliance.
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Flying ants vs termites: key differences and how to deter them from your home
By Grace Dean published
Flying ants and termites look really similar, but there's ways to tell the difference and deter them from your home.
![A mosquito biting a person](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nWBLeLrXnd6aksmWHScJVo-320-80.jpg)
You can make a non-toxic mosquito trap in 7 easy steps — here's how
By Grace Dean published
Follow the steps below to create your own natural mosquito larvae trap, avoiding toxic chemicals
![A swarm of termites on a piece of wood](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ad9XVtrcsEgpAuWMtLayw6-320-80.jpg)
7 ways to protect your home from termites
By Grace Dean published
Termites can cause devastating damage to your home and when they travel in swarms, they're looking for a new place to live. Here's how to prepare your house to make sure they don't settle in.
![A snail eating a green leaf](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sXtiHxX3Q95EtMWqrgiuvQ-320-80.jpg)
9 ways to deter slugs and snails from your yard
By Grace Dean published
Slugs and snails may be slow, but they can be extremely damaging to your yard. Here's how to keep your plants safe and your slimy problem a thing of the past.
![Aphids on leaf](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Py362pHvaZmp4fpckCBTS3-320-80.jpg)
7 natural aphid deterrents to prevent infestation in your yard
By Grace Dean published
Aphids can cause a real problem in your yard, here's 7 tips on how to spot an aphid infestation and treat the problem naturally.
![Aphids on green stem](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kwLH9kYZ76nXh4GxGaGNfS-320-80.jpg)
9 tell-tale signs you have pests in your yard
By Grace Dean published
To prevent pests becoming a real problem in your yard, use these tell-tale signs to spot them before they wreak havoc.
![A crate filled with a variety of herbs](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gn6JGnrGPhgvW352B6xhnm-320-80.jpg)
How to grow a herb garden — make sure you do these 7 things
By Grace Dean published
Growing your own herb garden can be an economical and easy way to have the freshest herbs at your fingertips. Here's how to do it.
![Child's neutral bedroom](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/75dyNHBRyCtn3LwuU6yRCi-320-80.jpg)
9 top tips for organizing your kid’s bedroom
By Grace Dean published
Create a more welcoming and clean space for your kids to enjoy with these bedroom tidying top tips.
![A laundry room with a washing machine, laundry hamper, chair, plant and shelves](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UobZcRmBUg8TgdWdfmjVrL-320-80.jpg)
7 easy ways to spruce up your laundry room
By Grace Dean published
It's hard to feel motivated when it comes to using your laundry room, but you can make the most of your space and freshen it up with these easy design hacks.
![A modern looking microwave on a counter top in a modern kitchen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HUsZerghtN7xuWKAgowDMG-320-80.jpg)
Cleaning a microwave — here’s how often to do it and the 5 best hacks to use
By Grace Dean published
Keep your microwave looking and smelling clean with these handy tips
![A cluttered living room with products on the surfaces and art on the walls](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EN3E28fEy6yu575vN9dfV9-320-80.jpg)
Forget decluttering — I tried recluttering my home and here’s what happened
By Grace Dean published
Here's how I reframed my way of thinking about the clutter I have in my home and learned to love it instead
![An exterminator killing pests inside a brightly lit house](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oaiYuiV9mTiicUa6rDNjiW-320-80.jpg)
Natural pest repellents — 9 ways to save money and skip the exterminator
By Grace Dean published
If you're looking to keep the pests away, it doesn't always have to lead to an expensive exterminator. Natural remedies you may well have in your home can fight the pests before they take over.
![Feng shui in a brightly-lit room with sofas in it](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ve63j6JzZ6o2rK3XMJDUC7-320-80.jpg)
I used feng shui to bring balance to my home — here's what I learned
By Grace Dean published
Finding balance and harmony within your home is a mammoth task, but incorporating the ancient trend of feng shui can alter your way of thinking in the modern world.
![Young couple doing their spring cleaning](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oCWgbRq6VsVX6LqD2fSk3i-320-80.jpg)
Top tricks for tackling spring cleaning early — 7 things to do now
By Grace Dean published
It's that time of year again. With warmer months approaching, here's how you carry out your spring cleaning ritual with ease.
![AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D-powered gaming PC](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XAonvSQ2iDDbhmXZjPfSwZ-320-80.jpg)
7 ways to get your gaming setup pristine
By Grace Dean published
Gaming takes time, money, dedication and, yes, cleaning. Here's how to keep your gaming setup in top condition.
![Instant Pot on kitchen counter](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oM2cnNB4oAh6Xpam6XjHWG-320-80.jpg)
9 things I've learned since buying an Instant Pot
By Grace Dean published
An Instant Pot is a great addition to your list of kitchen equipment, but there are some things to know before you buy.
![A young woman organising and decluttering her closet](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/upEJQy7Umxdug9reNM7T9T-320-80.jpg)
I tried the Osoji Japanese cleaning ritual to cleanse my home — here's what happened
By Grace Dean published
The age-old Japanese cleaning custom of Osoji promises to declutter your home and mind, but does it work in 2024?
![Video game collection in a drawer alongside a controller and wires packed neatly](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UNQTPWHvjo8WP4aCPUT58C-320-80.jpg)
5 tips for keeping your video games and accessories perfectly organized
By Grace Dean published
Boxes, wires, controllers, peripherals — video game collections can get messy fast. Here's how to fight back.
![Marie Kondo tidying up](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yQSGobEGJ6swnQppNj253d-320-80.jpg)
I used the KonMari method to declutter my house — and it changed everything
By Grace Dean published
What is the KonMari method, how does it work and is it genuinely useful? We put it to the test to find out