Rebecca Shepherd
Rebecca was a senior digital writer at Hearst Magazines before leaving her role to go freelance in 2019. Since then, she has written homes and lifestyle content for several brands including Livingetc, Real Homes, Good Housekeeping, Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms and House Beautiful. When she's not writing, Becks is trying out the latest viral cleaning hacks to see if they actually work, decluttering her home (because less is more), or color-coding her bookshelf.
Latest articles by Rebecca Shepherd
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5 warning signs of high humidity in your home – and what to do about it
It can cause nuisance problems and longer-term damage if left untreated
By Rebecca Shepherd Published
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I tried the versatile 'Today's Top Three' chore challenge and loved its adaptability
You can make it as quick or easy as you like
By Rebecca Shepherd Published
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7 easy and effective ways to clean your home with all-natural, non-toxic Castile soap
From tackling dirty pet bowls to streaky windows, you can use this simple cleaning agent all over your home
By Rebecca Shepherd Published
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How to balance airflow in your home to maximize your heating this winter
It'll help lower your energy bills
By Rebecca Shepherd Published
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I used the Japanese low-waste concept of 'Mottainai' to organize my busiest kitchen cabinets and decluttered with ease
It's taught me everything can serve a purpose
By Rebecca Shepherd Published
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I was tired of my trash can smelling – but this expert-approved paper towel and essential oil hack really works
Quick and effortless, I now use this cleaning hack in every trash can
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The brutal 5-second decluttering rule is brilliant – my minimalist self approves
This quick and fast rule is harsh, but it works
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My 'Friday 30' speed clean is the key to starting off the weekend right – I've easily stuck to it for 2 years
This 30-minute ritual signals the end of the working week and the start of a clean and calm weekend
By Rebecca Shepherd Published
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I wanted a wooden floor cleaner that smelled luxurious and worked wonders – this currently discounted $5 Method floor cleaner is a triple threat
It's inexpensive, made with eco-friendly ingredients and has a divine aroma
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I solved my aversion to tidying by using Post-it notes in the 'Visual Clues Trick' around my home – here's how you can do it too
My ‘doom pile' has gone, my dishwasher has been unloaded and my workspace now stays tidy
By Rebecca Shepherd Published
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A handy $19 under-the-sink organizer from Amazon doubled my awkward storage space – I wish I'd purchased it years ago
This addition helped me re-purpose a redundant and hard-to-fill space
By Rebecca Shepherd Published
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I love this cult $15 disinfectant – it's the do-it-all product that makes every room in my home smell like fresh linen
No wonder it always sells out
By Rebecca Shepherd Published
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I tried the tea bag cleaning hack for air fryers and it made my greasy appliance spotless, but I won’t be doing it again – here’s why
The tea bag tore and made more of a mess than the grease
By Rebecca Shepherd Published
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I tried buffing candle wax onto my faucets to prevent watermarks – it worked brilliantly, but here's what to avoid
Watermarks are no match for candle wax
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I've started putting lemons in my dishwasher – here's why I'll never load dirty dishes without them again
Simple yet effective, the humble citrus fruit has upped my cleaning game
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I tried the 90/90 decluttering rule and its simplicity has made me love and embrace minimalism
After using this simple decluttering hack to help clear out my wardrobe, it’s changed my mindset
By Rebecca Shepherd Published