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Laura Millar

Reporter · US

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Sep 18, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 18, 2026 · Laura Millar

    Why Everyone Suddenly Loves This Chic Paint Finish—Plus How to Pull It Off (opens the original)

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    A fresh coat of paint is one of the simplest ways to completely transform the look and feel of a space. And while color might be the main cause of change, the paint finish you choose is equally important. With the shift towards more natural, lived-in interiors, homeowners are craving spaces that feel perfectly imperfect. A matte paint finish delivers that soft, organic look without feeling overdone. “It's cozier, it plays so much nicer with natural light, and it just feels like a home, not a sho

  2. Article · Sep 18, 2026 · Laura Millar

    This “30 Bags in 30 Days” Challenge Could Help You Get Rid of All Your Clutter (opens the original)

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    From sharing a bedroom growing up to renting a one-bedroom apartment in New York City as an adult, I’ve had to become pretty comfortable clearing out clutter on the regular. Plus, my work has allowed me to test (and write about) plenty of creative approaches to decluttering. The latest organizing trend that has caught my eye is the ‘30 bags in 30 days’ decluttering challenge. As the name suggests, this decluttering challenge requires you to clear out 30 bags of clutter from your home in 30 days.

  3. Article · Sep 15, 2026 · Laura Millar

    Pro Organizers Swear By the “Box Rule” for Stress-Free Decluttering—Here’s Why (opens the original)

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    While decluttering might seem like a straightforward “yes or no” process from the outside, it can become surprisingly emotional—especially when we feel pressured to make an immediate decision about an item we’re not entirely sure we’re ready to let go of. Suddenly, the thought of getting rid of anything feels stressful, and we decide to keep all the items we can’t definitively say we don’t need. “One of the biggest reasons people struggle with clutter isn't that they don't know what they use. It

  4. Article · Sep 15, 2026 · Laura Millar

    6 Surprising Items Experts Say Fabric Softener Can Ruin (opens the original)

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    Fabric softener is pretty a self-explanatory laundry add-in—its purpose is all in the name. And while plenty of people swear by the product, throwing it in with all their loads, laundry pros say that there are a handful of items fabric softener should not be used on. For certain materials, fabric softener could cause damage (like reducing a fabric’s ability to wick away moisture). For others, it could simply leave residue or lead to discoloration over time. We spoke to Good Housekeeping Institut

  5. Article · Sep 14, 2026 · Laura Millar

    7 Things Pros Say You Should Always Wash in Cold Water (opens the original)

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    When it comes to laundry, hot water is often praised for its ability to keep whites looking extra bright, eliminate bacteria from bedding and towels, and sanitize heavily soiled items. Still, it’s not always the best choice for everything. Hot water is often more aggressive, shrinking certain fibers, fading bright colors, and even setting in some stains. “Cold water is often the gentler choice, because it's less likely to cause dyes to bleed, fibers to shrink, or elastic materials to break down,

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