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

How often should you actually clean your shower head? My plumber husband reveals his top expert tips
By Grace Dean Published
Cleaning your shower head feels like one of those chores you put off, but it definitely shouldn't be. Here's what my plumber husband had to say about how often you should be cleaning it and why.

The two common household products you should never use to clean your patio — according to an expert
By Grace Dean Published
Cleaning your patio this summer? You might want to think twice about what household items you're grabbing to do the job as you could be causing more harm than good.

The US government just banned almost all robot vacuums — here's why (Update: companies respond)
By Grace Dean Last updated
The US government has announced a ban on "advanced robotic devices" entering the US. That means robot vacuums, robot lawnmowers and delivery robots on the ground are all under threat.

We asked over 3,000 people what their biggest lawn care challenges were — and one answer came out on top
By Grace Dean Published
We asked Tom's Guide readers what their biggest problem is with their lawn. Here's the resounding answer — and I have to say, I completely agree.

Furnishing a bedroom? I did the math on prices at IKEA, Lowe's and Home Depot to find out which is the winner — the result may surprise you
By Grace Dean Published
Shopping around could well be worth your time

I'm married to a plumber — here are 3 costly mistakes you could be making right now
By Grace Dean Published
Having a plumber for a husband is super handy, and to share the wealth. I asked him for his top expert-approved tips to help avoid common household mistakes.

This ultimate garden hack reveals why you should be planting your tomatoes horizontally
By Grace Dean Published
Growing tomato plants can be a tricky garden task. I should know, I've failed on numerous attempts. Now, I've found out I should be planting my tomato plants horizontally, here's why.

IKEA's new collection is designed for frequent movers — I'm excited about how portable and affordable it is
By Grace Dean Published
No need to leave your furniture behind

I tried this oven cleaning hack using two household items I already own — and I was surprised by the results
By Grace Dean Published
A simple and budget-friendly way to beat the grease

You could be making a huge mistake with your bird feeder — here's what you should be doing instead
By Grace Dean Published
I love to feed the birds that visit my garden, but I didn't realize the way I've been doing it could be causing more harm than good. Here's the quick change you might want to think about making.

15 best ice cream and frozen drink makers to keep you cool this summer — from just $23
By Grace Dean Published
Summer is the perfect time to invest in a frozen drink or ice cream maker, whipping up cold treats while the sun shines. Here's the 15 I'd recommend.

15 fun ideas to keep the kids entertained all summer long — toys, crafts, games and more, from $9
By Grace Dean Published
School's out for summer and you might be thinking, now what? Fortunately there's plenty of ways to keep your kids busy all summer long and it starts with this fun-filled list.

Shark just launched a vacuum that can 'transform' into 3 different models — I can't decide which one I like the most
By Grace Dean Published
Shark has just launched another addition to its vacuum line-up, and not only does it have a very cool feature, but it's got a cool name to boot.

These 15 back-to-school tech essentials will get you classroom ready — starting at just $12
By Grace Dean Published
After summer, a new semester starts and there's one great way to get yourself ready: by investing in some fresh tech. Here's how to work smarter without breaking the bank.

I tried this zero-waste gardening hack to help my tomato plants thrive — and all I needed was a common kitchen scrap
By Grace Dean Published
I'm always on the hunt for garden hacks and it turns out there's one common kitchen scrap I should've been using to help my tomatoes grow.

Ninja just launched the Crispi DualZone air fryer — and it's got the feature I've been desperately waiting for
By Grace Dean Published
The Ninja Crispi DualZone air fryer lets you cook your food in two independent zones. It's what I've been waiting for, and here's why.

Moccamaster just dropped a new colorway exclusively for Amazon Prime Day — and it's effortlessly chic
By Grace Dean Published
One of our favorite drip coffee makers, the Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select, is now available in a color that's exclusive for Amazon Prime Day.

This affordable hack promises streak-free windows using two very unusual items — here's what happened
By Grace Dean Published
Don't throw out your old newspaper just yet

Panasonic just released a new microwave that drops the one feature we've all been waiting for
By Grace Dean Published
The Panasonic Japanese Microwave has just arrived, revolutionizing the humble act of heating up leftovers.

Beat the heat with these 12 running gear essentials I swear by when the temperature rises
By Grace Dean Published
Heading out for a run in the hot weather? Here's the 12 running gear essentials to grab to tackle the heat.

I tried this genius money-saving hack to give my plants a boost — all you need is a box of matches
By Grace Dean Published
I'm always on the lookout for money-saving garden hacks and this one using just a box of matches surprised me – here's what happened and how to do it yourself.

The Philips Skylight arrived with an expensive price tag — here are some cheaper alternatives that won't break the bank
By Grace Dean Published
The Philips Skylight emulates daylight in areas of your home where natural light is lacking. But with the high asking price, here are some alternatives worth considering.

New to running? These are the 12 sneakers I seriously recommend for beginners
By Grace Dean Published
When you first start running, you'll quickly realize you need a good pair (or two) of sneakers to provide you with comfort and stability. Here are 12 I'd recommend that are up to the task.
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