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

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

Huge winter sale at Timberland starts now: save an extra 30% on these boots and apparel
By Grace Dean published
Timberland's epic winter sale just got even better with an extra 30% off select items at checkout. Here's the 11 deals I'd recommend shopping, before they sell out!

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

Massive Walmart home appliances sale live — shop deals from Ninja, Shark, Dyson, Keurig and more
By Grace Dean published
Home appliances can cost big money, but they don't have to. In Walmart's mega winter sale, there's plenty of options from air fryers, to coffee machines, to vacuums, all under $350.

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

15 best tech gifts for parents — laptops and smart gadgets suited for work and family life
By Grace Dean published
The gift of technology might be just what the parent in your life needs this festive season. Shop laptops, streaming devices, smart home organizers and more in our handy gift guide.

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'

I fully converted to induction cooking, but there's one thing my cooktop just can't do
By Grace Dean published
The induction revolution is great, but there's a wok-shaped hole in my kitchen.

Homeowners urged to keep this one festive plant out of kitchen this November — 'It's a hygiene nightmare waiting to happen'
By Grace Dean published
Keep your poinsettia away from your food

Gardeners warned to look out for mushrooms in their lawn — here's what to do
By Grace Dean published
Mushrooms are fairly harmless, but some types aren't. If you're worried whether the fungi popping up on your lawn is a problem, here's what to do.
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