Millie Hurst
Millie Hurst is a freelance lifestyle writer with over six years of experience in digital journalism. Having previously worked as Solved Section Editor at Homes & Gardens and Senior SEO Editor at News UK in London and New York, Millie has written for an array of homes brands including Livingetc and Real Homes and was formerly Senior Content Editor at Ideal Home. She has written and edited countless features on home organization, decluttering and interior design and always hopes to inspire readers with new ways to enjoy their homes. She lives in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, and loves to weave nature-inspired decor and nods to time spent in Italy into her own home.
She has a first-class degree in French and Italian from UCL and loves to weave decor into her Sheffield home that reminds her of time spent living and studying in Italy. When she isn’t working, Millie loves running, reading, encouraging people to try the 30-day Minimalism Game, and seeking out second-hand treasures at antique centers and car boots. She is currently studying for a diploma in interior design and believes a clutter-free space that you love coming home every day is the best secret weapon for our well-being.
Latest articles by Millie Hurst
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6 easy tricks I use at home to prevent dust – for a consistently clean space
The simple dust-proofing techniques I've found really help to keep my apartment clean
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Best way to get mud out of carpet – and the mistakes that will ruin it
The expert-approved method for quick and stress-free mud stain removal
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I’m an interiors editor, and these are the most aesthetically pleasing organizing tricks I’ve come across
If, like me, you find solace in an orderly home but find it hard to maintain, these pretty but functional solutions might just help
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How to choose the right-sized bed for your bedroom
When designing a bedroom, it may be that going smaller improves the flow of the space: here are four key considerations for the perfect fit
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5 low-effort kitchen organizing techniques I actually use – as an interiors editor
From not trying to do too much in one go to using the best kitchen organizers, here are the easy tricks I recommend trying for a more functional home
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7 home organizing mistakes I’ve made so you don’t have to – as an interiors editor
From purchasing poor-quality products to trying to do it alone, these are some things to avoid when getting your home organized, from an interiors editor
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Is bathroom mold dangerous?
Air quality experts explain whether bathroom mold is harmful and the steps to take to reduce any concerns
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Best way to repair cracks in driveways –and why now is the time to do it
Home builders and masonry experts say waiting until spring to fill cracks could lead to irreparable damage
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This is the simple storage solution I use to keep shoes hidden in my small entryway
It means finding new homes for other items, but is well worth the effort
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How to get rid of love bugs around the house, according to entomologists
If you're dealing with a swarm of these pests, we have rounded up the best methods to get rid
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Preventing moths in your closet – my tried-and-tested methods
Precautions to take against a future infestation in your closet, plus my tried-and-tested moth-repelling product
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My rapid-fire ways to reduce the clutter room by room
I'm H&G's Solved editor, and these are the small steps I take to reduce the clutter in each and every room
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7 Things the most organized people have in their home office
Our home offices are hardworking spaces – here are the items the most organized people always keep on hand
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I've been using the 'tidy toss' method for years – here's why you should too
This closet-organizing method keeps clutter concealed with minimal effort
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Can you hang art above the TV?
Designers share their advice for incorporating art into the space around your TV
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Where not to put your microwave in the kitchen, according to designers
5 zones to avoid for practicality, safety and flow
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6 things that made my new rented apartment feel more homey
Easy ways to make it feel more like home, despite the moving boxes piled up in the hall
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Why you should try the 12-12-12 decluttering method
This technique turns decluttering into a game, and experts say its impacts can be huge
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6 things people with nice-smelling laundry rooms always do
Habits to copy for a crisp, clean scent
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Decluttering experts swear by the 'move out' method – I've tried it and it really works
'It enables you to distinguish what is essential from what's glorified clutter'
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Does opening the garage door help to keep your house cool?
A partially open garage door might seem like a smart move to keep air flowing, but does it really work?
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4 golden rules for an organized entryway, from interiors editors and designers
Elevate your entry by taking note of these simple organizing rules from Homes & Gardens' editors and interior designer Shea McGee
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I've moved house 12 times, here's my guide on what to pack first
Here are the items I pack first (and last) when moving
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8 possessions decluttering pros say you’ll really regret throwing away – and what to do instead
Clearing out our things can be very therapeutic, but sometimes we feel remorse in the weeks or months after we declutter
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