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

Should you use hot or cold water for mopping? The answer might surprise you
By Grace Dean published
Mopping your floors is an ongoing chore around your home and while you may think the best idea is to grab a bucket of hot water, that might not be what's best for your floors. Here's why.

I just discovered the '90/90 rule' for decluttering — here's how it helped me clear out my home
By Grace Dean published
Sorting through your clutter doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here's how the '90/90 rule' totally transformed how I approach tidying up my home.

Guy Fieri's Flavortown Launches a Ceramic Cookware Set — And It's Flaming Hot
By Grace Dean published
Guy Fieri's Flavortown Cookware has launched a new ceramic cookware set. Here's what the fiery pots and pans have to offer.

Tineco Just Dropped Two New Smart Cordless Vacuums — and They’re Packed With Tech I’m Really Excited About
By Grace Dean published
Tineco has launched its next-generation of cordless vacuums, packed with advanced smart features and impressive battery life – introducing the two new models to the Pure One S Series.

Here’s Why You Should Be Removing Excess Packaging Before Putting Your Groceries in the Fridge — and It’s Not Just Because It Looks Nice
By Grace Dean published
Tidying up your refrigerator has more benefits that you may realize. Here's why removing the excess packaging from your groceries could transform the way you use the food in your fridge.

Fungus gnats will avoid your houseplants if you make this expert-approved 3-ingredient trap
By Grace Dean published
Indoor houseplants can be a breeding ground for fungus gnats, but you can avoid an infestation by mixing up these items you probably already have in your house. Here's how.

Professional cleaner warns you should never use a steam cleaner to remove mold — here's why
By Grace Dean published
Found mold in your home? Here's why you should avoid a steam cleaner as your mold-tackling solution. But, there's plenty of other effective methods you can use instead.

Dyson's air purifiers just got a major upgrade — these new models will cool, heat or humidify your home
By Grace Dean published
Dyson has upgraded its air purifier filters to offer so much more to cleansing your home. And they can even heat, cool or humidify, depending which of the two new models you pick.

3 signs it's time to replace your microfiber cloths
By Grace Dean published
They may be long-lasting, but they won't last forever

Samsung's latest smart home product is a $1,000 AI-powered water purifier
By Grace Dean published
Samsung's new Bespoke AI Water Purifier can filter and dispense your water without you having to lift a finger.

You only need a slice of bread and some vinegar to get rid of maggots in your trash can — here's how it works
By Grace Dean published
Maggots in your trash? This natural TikTok hack will banish them in days.

I just discovered the 'drip drop' cleaning method, and I'm more on top of clutter than ever
By Grace Dean published
Cleaning your home doesn't have to be a huge job. Instead, why not try making it a lot of little ones? Here's how the 'drip drop' method works and how you can tackle your mess a little everyday.

Shark's new Glam multi-styler promises to be its most versatile yet — here's why I'm excited
By Grace Dean published
The Shark Glam is the brand's newest multi-styler innovation, and it's focused on bringing premium hair styling to all hair types. Here's why that's a big deal.

I wasn’t sure about 2-in-1 cleaners — until the Shark VacMop became my new go-to for quick and easy cleanups
By Grace Dean published
The Shark VacMop 2-in-1 Cordless Vacuum Mop is ideal for easy cleaning.

Terra Kaffe's new Demi machine is as small as a pod coffee maker, but brews proper espresso
By Grace Dean published
It's zero-waste and incredibly stylish

Act fast! This classic Le Creuset color is being discontinued, but it's massively reduced while stocks last
By Grace Dean last updated
It's on a huge sale while you can still buy

Expert urges homeowners to avoid this heatwave hack — 'It could do more harm than good'
By Grace Dean published
Here's why you shouldn't waste your time with this bathroom exhaust heatwave hack – and what you can do instead to beat the heat.

People are putting watermelons on their vacuums — here's what happened when I tried it
By Grace Dean published
TikTok comes up with the weirdest cleaning hacks, but this might be the weirdest one we've seen yet. Balancing a watermelon on your vacuum for a deeper clean of your carpets? We put it to the test.

People are using their wet laundry to beat the heat this summer — this easy hack will save energy, and keep your house cool
By Grace Dean published
The summer is a great time to dry your laundry outside, but what about if you use it to cool your house down instead? Here's how.

Experts recommend the 'caveman method' for keeping your house cool in a heatwave — here's how it works
By Grace Dean last updated
Think of your house like a cave in order to keep it cool once the summer heat hits.

People are putting ice cubes on their rugs this summer — here's why it's a genius idea
By Grace Dean published
The 'ice cube trick' is solving one of the most annoying things that can happen to your rug – curled up corners. Here's how this totally free hack might be the answer you've been looking for.

Gardeners urged to use mushrooms in the yard this summer — this hack will banish aphids in minutes
By Grace Dean published
A simple mushroom could solve your pest woes

You don't need a SodaStream — this new $54 gadget attaches to your water bottle, and can make fizzy drinks on the go
By Grace Dean published
The AerFlo For is a soda drink lover's dream. For just $54, your HydroFlask can turn your still drink into a bubbly one with this smart and sustainable gadget.
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