Millie joined Real Homes in early 2021 as a homes news writer. When she isn't writing about trends, makeovers and houseplant care, she spends her free time making tweaks to her rented flat in North London. Her next project is a very basic armchair reupholstering job to help create a cosy reading nook in her living room. She loves browsing antique centres, tending to her small front garden, and is never without some fresh flowers at home.
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 Marie Kondo closet organization tips - 7 steps to followSee Marie Kondo closet organization tips to help you whip your clothes into shape – here's the easy process to follow with her expert advice By Millie Hurst Last updated 
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 I tried the Christmas tree vertical lights hack — and now I'm convertedI gave the Christmas tree vertical lights hack a go on our own tree to decide which way really is better By Millie Hurst Last updated 
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  Joanna Gaines' budget centerpiece hack brings the outside in — and it's freeJoanna Gaines' budget centerpiece hack will help you bring nature into your home, without spending a lot. We try the idea and show you how to do it. By Millie Hurst Last updated 
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 FYI: Experts say the dish soap detergent hack could be damaging your washing machineOut of laundry detergent? Experts say that you definitely shouldn't be putting dish soap in your washing machine. Here's what to know and what you should do instead. By Eve Smallman Last updated 
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 How to clean outdoor rattan furniture using one ingredient you def haveOld rattan garden furniture will look good as new with this expert tip using a surprise ingredient. Try our easy method at home to prepare for summer. By Beth Mahoney Last updated 
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 3 unexpected things guests notice in your home, according to an eye-tracking studyAn eye-tracking study revealed the top things guests notice in your home, and they aren't THAT obvious By Millie Hurst Last updated 
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 Okay, Shea McGee's aesthetically pleasing kitchen organization hack is so easyThis easy kitchen organization hack from Shea McGee is easy to copy and will keep your spices, oils, and other kitchen staples in order By Millie Hurst Last updated 
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 We tried a glass shower screen cleaning hack and couldn't believe the resultsWe put a shower limescale remover hack to the test, and the before and afters speak for themselves By Millie Hurst Last updated 
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 Move over orange and black! Halloween is getting a chic makeover, according to EtsyWe're breaking the rules this spooky season By Millie Hurst Last updated 
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  This is the most popular Halloween decoration - and it isn't a pumpkinThe top five spooky decorations revealed By Millie Hurst Last updated 
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 Why the fall tiered tray trend is perfect for small spacesCreate a seasonal centerpiece that you can adapt as we edge closer to Halloween By Millie Hurst Last updated 
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 Aldi's home finds for fall are the perfect way to update your space...and they're super affordable By Millie Hurst Last updated 
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  A DIYer saves thousands giving her dark and dingy kitchen a stunning, textural transformation'In just eight weeks, I went from hating my kitchen to loving it' By Millie Hurst Last updated 
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 We tried this baking soda cleaning hack for removing wall marks – and are seriously impressedWe gave it a go so you can learn from our mistakes By Millie Hurst Last updated 
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 Monty Don reveals three top tips for deadheading spent rose flowersFollow the gardening expert's three top tips to maintaining stunning roses with beautiful new blooms By Millie Hurst Published 
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 Joanna Gaines delivers a masterclass in blending two totally different interior stylesA subtle combination of colors and materials pulls off this symbiotic look By Millie Hurst Last updated 
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 The bottle vase trend Shea McGee is sparking over on TikTokThe Dream Home Makeover star revealed a sneak peek of her newly renovated basement, and we predict a huge bottle vase trend By Millie Hurst Last updated 
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 We've been using trash bags all wrong, according to a TikTokerShe says you're meant to put it on 'like a hat' By Millie Hurst Last updated 
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 We tried this TikTok oven rack cleaning hack using foil and a dishwasher tabletThis oven rack cleaning hack takes *some* of the elbow grease and stress out of the process By Millie Hurst Last updated 
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 TikToker shares natural mattress stain cleaning hack – and it looks amazingIf you've got an emergency stain or a mark that's been there a while, this might just get it to budge By Millie Hurst Last updated 
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 We tried the TikTok hack that cleans the oven overnight – and it worked!Be sure to have your vacuum cleaner ready if you try this oven cleaning hack By Millie Hurst Last updated 
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 Experts share the worst patio decorating mistakes and how to avoid themKeep making the same patio decorating mistakes over and over again? Patch things up with this professional advice By Millie Hurst Published 
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 Marie Kondo reveals the one thing that keeps her home office tidyMarie Kondo uses this handy item that will make your space feel productive and organized By Millie Hurst Last updated 
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 Jeremiah Brent says our homes will be 'lagom' in 2022'Not too much, not too little' By Millie Hurst Last updated 
