Ottilie Blackhall
Ottilie is new to Homes & Gardens, having recently graduated from a Master's in Magazine Journalism at City, University of London. She produces content for the Solved section on the website, focusing on clever tips and tricks to keep your home beautiful, organized and clean. She also has an undergraduate degree in English Literature and History of Art from the University of Edinburgh, where she developed a love for inspiring interiors and architecture.
As a lover of maximalism, Ottilie enjoys hunting for vintage gems and antiques, as well as keeping up with the newest design trends.
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- Homes & Gardens244 articles
- Better Homes and Gardens
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These are the 9 things professional organizers reveal you should be storing in drawers, but probably aren't – relocating them will bolster functionality10 Mar—Homes & GardensDrawers are one of the best ways to store belongings, keeping them neat, out of the way but still accessible, and, most importantly, hidden. That being said, there are nine items professional organizers say you probably aren't storing in drawers, that you definitely should be, including active wear and accessories. Here, they reveal why drawer storage ideas are ideal for stowing away the unexpected around your home. 9 things you should be storing in drawers but probably aren't 1. Dish...
How to clean your driveway after a muddy winter – 5 simple steps including stain removal and sealing, to supercharge your home's curb appeal this spring17 Mar—Homes & GardensAfter months of rain, sleet, and snow, it's very likely that your driveway is looking a little worse for wear. But, with mud, debris, and stains littering your driveway, how do you get it back to looking its best for the start of the spring season? Here, professional cleaners share their cleaning tips to restore and maintain yours after winter, and make it the most enviable in your neighborhood this spring. How to clean your driveway after winter Step 1: Sweep away debris (Image credit: Jason...
'Eliminate mental burden' with the 90+ minimalist rule – professional organizers reveal how to use it for effortless streamlining at home7 Mar—Homes & GardensJump to category: The benefits The cons Making it work for you Meet our experts What is the 20/20/20 rule for decluttering? By Ottilie Blackhall published 7 March 2025 in Advice In the modern world of overconsumption, it's all too easy to allow clutter to build up. Soon, rooms are stacked with piles of miscellaneous belongings, whilst closets and drawers are fit for bursting at the seams. Here, professional organizers share their top decluttering tips for utilizing the 90+ minimalist rule,...
The 3 worst things you can do to your freezer – these will put you on the fast track to costly early replacement24 Mar—Homes & GardensJump to category: 1. Skipping maintenance 2. Overloading it 3. Wrong placement Meet our experts By Ottilie Blackhall in Advice It's a vital appliance that works hard 24/7 so avoiding some of the worst things you can do to your freezer will benefit it in multiple ways, and save you money in the long run. Freezers usually require little maintenance, but some things can damage your appliance, such as overloading it or the wrong placement in your kitchen, and put you on the fast track to needing...
5 things you do not need to organize – save yourself time and stress by skipping these non-essential areas13 Mar—Homes & GardensIt's not unusual to have a to-do list as long as your arm, so you might find it refreshing to hear about the five areas in your home even the experts don't think need sorting, folding and organizing. As it turns out, some things are best left a little less co-ordinated. From toys to plastic bags, here professional organizers share the home organizing ideas you can skip, to shave off stress and claim back your time. 5 things you do not need to organize 1. Toys (Image credit: Mustard Made) As...
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