Grace Dean
Grace is a freelance journalist working across homes, lifestyle, gaming and entertainment. You'll find her writing for Tom's Guide, TechRadar, Space.com, and other sites. If she's not rearranging her furniture, decluttering her home, or relaxing in front of the latest streaming series, she'll be typing fervently about any of her much-loved hobbies and interests. To aid her writing, she loves to head down internet rabbit holes for an unprecedented amount of time.
Latest articles by Grace Dean
![A young woman organising and decluttering her closet](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/upEJQy7Umxdug9reNM7T9T-320-80.jpg)
I tried the Osoji Japanese cleaning ritual to cleanse my home — here's what happened
By Grace Dean published
The age-old Japanese cleaning custom of Osoji promises to declutter your home and mind, but does it work in 2024?
![Video game collection in a drawer alongside a controller and wires packed neatly](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UNQTPWHvjo8WP4aCPUT58C-320-80.jpg)
5 tips for keeping your video games and accessories perfectly organized
By Grace Dean published
Boxes, wires, controllers, peripherals — video game collections can get messy fast. Here's how to fight back.
![Marie Kondo tidying up](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yQSGobEGJ6swnQppNj253d-320-80.jpg)
I used the KonMari method to declutter my house — and it changed everything
By Grace Dean published
What is the KonMari method, how does it work and is it genuinely useful? We put it to the test to find out
![Snow mold on the lawn in a garden](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Q5Svp6becDAbVx5kXmZUyE-320-80.jpg)
What is snow mold and how can I protect my lawn from it this winter?
By Grace Dean published
Avoid any future discolored patches on your lawn if it's likely you'll get snow this winter with these tips.
![Purple and orange pens which have stained blue fabric](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/juxn7AXiwDu3vKPPUszZVb-320-80.jpg)
7 ways to remove pen marks from fabric, walls and wood
By Grace Dean published
Here’s how to remove stubborn ink stains from a variety of different surfaces.
![A bedroom with a large plant next to the bed](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PVHKk9kVw2tKhSf4j97Ljk-320-80.jpg)
9 ways to make your bedroom feel more cozy
By Grace Dean published
Bring warmth and tranquility to your bedroom with these 9 cozy tips.
![Bookshelf](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LTYPxVhd7qrGT9fUSnN9qG-320-80.jpg)
7 clever ways to display books in your home
By Grace Dean published
Organize your shelves with these clever ways to display books in your home and make an impression.
![A porch which has been decorated for Christmas with lanterns and ornaments](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qwYgHaNE74H9R658hGA6BC-320-80.jpg)
7 quick and easy ways to decorate your yard for Christmas
By Grace Dean published
Need ideas for decorating your yard for the holidays? You’ve come to the right place.
![Patio in the sunshine with chairs and plants arranged on it](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/itYwjTTq39bYooBDQReX3V-320-80.jpg)
7 best plants for your patio
By Grace Dean published
Looking for the best plants for your patio? Here are seven sure-fire ways to showcase your space
![Man holding box of clothes](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DfgtpHuM2bZ7Nd8wAnVurN-320-80.jpg)
I tried the Swedish death cleaning trend for a week — and it changed everything
By Grace Dean published
The Swedish death cleaning trend sounds morbid, but it works. Here's what happened when I used it to clean my house
![plants on a porch](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LdYFPJuAuVgqiWp8kWSRoJ-320-80.jpg)
7 best porch plants to showcase your home
By Grace Dean published
These are the 7 best plants to decorate your porch with ease and keep maintenance to a minimum.
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