Latest articles by Punteha van Terheyden
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Can baking soda kill bed bugs? Pest control pros say absolutely not. Here's what to do instead
Baking soda has great cleaning properties but it will not kill bed bugs and here's why
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What makes a healthy 'home microbiome' – and how disrupting yours can cause illness, mold and even bad body odor
You might have heard of a gut microbiome, but the delicate balance of fauna and flora applies to the inside of your home, too
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How to stop pests eating your jack-o'-lanterns – follow our expert advice
Effective strategies the pros prefer to keep pests from snacking on your painstakingly carved pumpkins
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10 ways to clean and maintain wooden house number signs, and always keep your exterior looking sharp
Expert home builders and exterior renovators share their tips
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6 cleaning and organizing fall traditions from around the world
Throw open your windows, 'shake' your house, and get ready for cozy season with these beautiful fall traditions from our homes editors and experts
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The 15 best ways to organize board games without cramping your style or space
From rolling carts to unboxing your favorite games, there's a solution for every household
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12 ways to organize your spices for easier cooking and optimized storage
Ditch your duplicates and discover great spice storage solutions perfect for your needs
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Are you cleaning the dirtiest part of your fridge? Experts warn failing to could lead to eating mold
Your vegetable drawer is the culprit
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I'm a homes editor and mess makes me sad and anxious. Here's 4 things I do daily to keep it at bay, including a two-minute 'Fly By'
Mess makes me miserable so I've learned some tricks to keep it under control
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3 things a professional chef who cooked for HRH Queen Elizabeth always notices about badly organized kitchens – plus tips on how to improve yours
Give your kitchen a royal boost by fixing these organizational bloopers
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5 awful home addition problems that make top construction pros wince – and how to avoid them when expanding the footprint of your home
Make sure your home addition adds value instead of draining your bank account due to poor design and structure
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I'm a homes editor and these 7 best tips I’ve learned from hundreds of hours interviewing professional cleaners are definitely coming with me into 2025
These tips straight from cleaning pros have infinitely improved my home cleaning
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7 things construction pros always notice in terrible bathroom remodels – and how you can avoid these costly errors in yours
Don't get caught out during your bathroom remodel
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8 expert ways to organize your medicine cabinet for optimum functionality, and how to avoid damaging your supplies
Get your medicine cabinet organized with these 8 expert tips from design and pharmaceutical experts
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I'm obsessed with hair and beauty products and this tiered organizer solved the lack of storage in my vanity, making my day so much easier
I didn't have enough storage for my products, and this brilliant organizer seriously delivered
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Pest control pros warn never to treat bed bugs with essential oils – and what to do instead for true success
Using essential oils can actually make a bed bug infestation worse
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11 things professional cleaners always notice in dirty homes – and how to make them shine in yours
Add these overlooked spots around the home to your cleaning schedule now
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5 things to never clean your microwave with – and what professional cleaners use in their homes instead
Professional cleaners say to never use these items when cleaning your microwave damage and what they use at home in theirs
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Portable air conditioners vs central AC units: the difference, pros, cons and which is best for you
Our HVAC pro compares portable and central AC to help you decide the better fit for your home
