Latest articles by Ciéra Cree
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How to make a bee hotel – a step-by-step expert guide to creating your own and encouraging more pollinators to your yard
You can help bees through the cold season and beyond by giving them a home in your yard
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Perennials you can grow as houseplants – 6 easy going species that will thrive on an indoor windowsill
This is just a small selection of the many amazing perennials that would make great houseplants
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7 plants that represent strength and empowerment – for a meaningful boost to your home or yard
On International Women's Day, we spotlight symbolic plants that will bring positive energy into your home
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Amanda Seyfried's living room seating is perfectly arranged to encourage conversation – designers love her cohesive, social set-up
Amanda's living room includes a gorgeous conversational nook that feels both open and secluded – it's a dream space for anyone who loves entertaining
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Emma Roberts uses pink accent chairs to inject the perfect amount of playfulness into her neutral living space – the result is fun but sophisticated
The Wild Child actress's living room is a true demonstration of well-executed color theory – designers say it's a lesson in how to introduce color into a neutral space perfectly
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How to keep coyotes out of your backyard – 5 natural ways to deter these wild creatures before they become a problem
It's vital to deter coyotes from your yard as soon as possible before they no longer fear being near your home
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How to grow tiger lily – you won't believe how easy it is to add an exotic, expensive look to your garden with these hardy perennials
Tiger lilies are a must for vibrant, elevated blooms in summertime
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Do you have condensation on the outside of your windows? This simple rule of thumb determines if it's normal, or a sinister warning sign
HVAC pros share expert insight
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My brilliant Japanese Tawashi brush has made 'wet cleaning' in my home an absolute breeze – it's a dish-cleaning savior
This unique curved brush is unlike any other cleaning tool I've used
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What are plant pups? An expert guide to offshoots and how to successfully grow them on
You can propagate healthy parent plants by nurturing their pups
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5 things people with tidy kitchens never do – avoid 'kicking the can down the road' and stay on top of the mess
Cleaning a kitchen doesn't have to be a mammoth task
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6 expert tips for tidying when you're feeling overwhelmed – and 1 thing to always start with for a 'quick win'
Tidying can feel like an insurmountable chore but it doesn't have to be this way
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HVAC pros reveal 2 'Goldilocks' ranges for the ideal room temperature in bitter winter – it differs from day to night, and room to room
Keeping rooms at the right temperature is vital for comfort and efficiency
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Do you abandon decluttering before it's finished? Professional organizers reveal 4 tips to immediately halt mental and physical 'wandering'
It's not just overwhelm. There are many reasons why we abandon decluttering
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How to grow anise and harvest its seeds – this aromatic edimental will add whimsical charm to your yard
Anise is a versatile herb, producing edible flowers and seeds
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How to grow catnip – expert advice for this underrated, aromatic plant that tolerates the cold
Catnip plants can be so much more for your yard than just a tasty feline treat
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These 6 simple switches in your kitchen will help keep harmful microplastics out of your food, experts say
Microplastics can cause inflammation in the body as well as impact heart and brain health
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5 easy ways to make your bedroom smell like a luxurious hotel suite with minimal effort
Bring effortless luxury into your bedroom through divinely scenting the space
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How to clean stove drip pans with ease in 5 expert-approved steps
Stove drip pans catch grease and food splatters, and leaving them to harden will make the job harder
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10 things to never add to your compost bin – and how to dispose of them instead
Adding these materials to your compost bin can cause major problems
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Professional cleaners reveal 6 secrets they swear by for banishing lingering cooking odors fast
You can eliminate food smells with ease
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How to wrap potted plants for winter – and keep them warm in frost and snow
An extra layer of winter insulation can make all the difference to your outdoor potted plant's chance of survival
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Are colorful pantries the new statement kitchen island? According to experts this is the best way to bring color into your kitchen in 2025
Adding color to a kitchen was always about the island, but for this year pantries are the on-trend place to experiment with bolder hues
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How to make a garlic spray – for a natural way to combat slugs on plants
Deter these common garden pests away from your plants using this household staple
