Chiana Dickson
Chiana is a content editor at Homes & Gardens and is our resident 'queen' of non-toxic living.
She spends most of her time producing content for the Solved section of the website, helping readers get the most out of their homes through clever decluttering, cleaning, and tidying tips – many of which she tests and reviews herself in her own home to ensure they will consistently deliver for her readers. As a result, she was named one of Fixr's top home improvement journalists in 2024. She also has a first-class degree in Literature.
Outside of work, home is her favorite place. Chiana loves all things organizing and DIY, spending most of her time pulling apart her rented home, reorganizing and decorating, and encouraging those around her to find beauty in their homes to make it a comforting space.
Latest articles by Chiana Dickson
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7 unusual uses for parchment paper around the home – from ironing to gardening and reshaping shoes
These seven quick hacks are sure to save you money
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How to clean a house after a remodel – 6 cleaning tips from contractors to tackle dust, paint, and concrete
Clear away all signs of construction with these smart cleaning tricks
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How to warm up your first floor – 7 expert tricks to hold heat downstairs for a cozy winter
Don’t limit coziness to the bedrooms – here’s how to heat the bottom level of your home equally
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6 things that always make entryways look cluttered – and how to streamline like a pro
Prioritize function with these quick tidying tips
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7 laundry hacks experts swear by to make this endless chore simpler, cheaper and less taxing
From laundry heroes worth the spend, to tweaking temperatures and beyond
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How wire hangers are ruining your clothes – and what professional organizers and stylists use instead
They might save space, but they will only cost you in the long run
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What is the 1-3-5 decluttering method? I tried it before guests arrived and it cured my hosting anxiety
Plus, it made the task an absolute breeze
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6 types of clutter you will never find in a minimalist home – and how they manage to keep it all at bay
These things never worry minimalists
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I deep clean my entire kitchen using just one fabulous tool – it's efficient, affordable and toxin-free
And, it's saved me so much time and money
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Are you over-organizing your home? Experts share the 4 signs you've fallen victim to 'the cult of storage' – and how to walk it back
It's just as bad as under-organizing, experts say
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Calm kid's Christmas present chaos with these 6 storage saviors – and they're all on sale now
These smart storage sale picks keep even the most chaotic of kids tidy
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7 things everyone should get rid of on New Year's Day – why this quick clean-up is essential
While tidying may be the last thing on your mind on New Year’s Day, getting rid of these five things can help restore order over the stressful holiday period
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When should you take down your Christmas tree?
While not a set in stone rule, there is actually a day dedicated to taking down your Christmas tree each year
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Hit or miss? Experts warn why you should never put a Christmas tree away with the ornaments still on
This time-saving hack could prove costly
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Cleaning trends 2025 – 6 enduring patterns our editors and pros predict you'll see in the New Year including automation, AI and cleaning as self care
Embracing new tech and cleaning psychology will improve your task load
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How to clean an artificial Christmas tree to prolong the life of your festive centerpiece, avoid mold and keep it smelling good
It might only be out for a month, but your tree gets dirtier than you realize
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7 expert-approved cleaning resolutions pros swear by for an easy-to-manage home in 2025
These New Year's resolutions will make your home unrecognizable a year from now
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How to beat common Christmas Day odors at home – 6 tricks to freshen up common Holiday smells
Ward off everything from cooking aromas to stale air with these quick cleaner-approved tricks
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The ultimate home decluttering guide – pros reveal how to prep, their favorite methods, room-by-room advice and what to do next
Not sure where to start with decluttering? Our expert guide tackles everything decluttering-based and reveals how to whip your home into shape
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9 clever ways professional organizers store Christmas decorations – it will make decorating much easier next year
Expert home organizers share nine ways you can organize Christmas decorations for storage that are guaranteed to make decorating easier next year
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Christmas clean-up mistakes – 5 things to avoid for a smoother-running household
Reduce the stress with our pro tips
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5 last-minute items everyone should declutter before Christmas day
It will stop clutter accumulating with the coming influx of gifts
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8 smart things people who store Christmas decorations properly always do – and how it makes the task 10 ten times easier
There is a right and a wrong way to store Christmas decorations. Follow the lead from those that do it properly
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How to stop a washer from shaking – 4 tricks appliances pros swear by to stop your washer sounding like it's taking off
Tired of bangs and bumps from your washer? Here’s how to keep it still
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