Beth Mahoney
Hi! I’m Beth Mahoney and I’m a former staff writer at Real Homes. Living in a semi-detached period property, I like to use pops of color and Art Deco-inspired decor to add personality and style. It’s a minimalist but cozy space that features lots of houseplants, plenty of mid-pink hues, and lots of copper accents.
Living on a tight budget means DIY makeovers that I can do on thrift store furniture take priority. Whilst making the most of the limited space that my little townhouse offers impacts how I choose to fill my home, always opting for smaller and more compact items where possible.
When I’m not writing and researching, you’ll usually find me camped out at my favorite coffee house with my Kindle, testing out new beauty products to blog about, restoring old furniture, or going on Instagrammable walks with my fiancé and our dog.
Latest articles by Beth Mahoney
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8 cabinet cleaning hacks to tackle grease, grime, and stains
Quick and easy cabinet cleaning hacks that will leave your cabinets sparkling
By Beth Mahoney Published
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6 effective vinegar hacks for laundry — perfect for even your laziest wash days
A guide to the best vinegar hacks for doing laundry.
By Beth Mahoney Published
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Dishwashing tips and hacks that'll make the process easier
A roundup of all the best dishwashing tips and hacks.
By Beth Mahoney Published
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Vinegar vs. lemon juice for cleaning — which is better and why?
A guide to cleaning with lemon and vinegar and the benefits and drawbacks of each.
By Beth Mahoney Published
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5 tried and tested carpet cleaning hacks that actually work
Try these carpet cleaning hacks that'll revitalize your carpets and bring them back to a clean state
By Beth Mahoney Published
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8 toilet cleaning hacks that'll make you hate this task a little less
These genius toilet cleaning hacks and tips are worth trying in your bathroom. They make it a breeze for you to get one of the dirtiest bathroom features clean
By Beth Mahoney Published
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Cleaning hacks that you should avoid — and why
A guide to the cleaning hacks you should avoid and why they are more harmful than helpful. This list includes popular cleaning hacks and more obscure ones that aren't effective and at times hazardous
By Beth Mahoney Published
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I can't fit a wardrobe into my tiny rental, so here's what I use instead
A guide to how you can store clothes easily even if you don't have a wardrobe. Here are several handy alternatives for storing clothes in a small bedroom or a room without a closet
By Beth Mahoney Published
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Your quick and easy guide on how to wash dishes by hand
Here is how to do the dishes by hand, quickly and effectively. This helpful guide is ideal for people without dishwashers or who need to wash some plates and cookware by hand
By Beth Mahoney Published
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Tips on how to clean your room — and keep it that way
Follow these handy room cleaning tips and hacks that will make it easier to clean your sleeping space
By Beth Mahoney Published
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How to deep clean your room and really refresh this space
Here are some quick and easy ways to deep clean your room when the time comes. To make this chore slightly less of a, well, chore
By Beth Mahoney Published
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These are all of the things in your home that you shouldn't be cleaning with vinegar
If you use vinegar a lot to clean your home, then here's a list of the places you might not know that you should be avoiding — take note!
By Anna K. Cottrell Published
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How to store cleaning supplies in a small apartment — from someone who gets it
Make storing your cleaning supplies in a small apartment easier with these tips. I've been there, and it is possible!
By Beth Mahoney Published
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These 3 products are THE most popular TikTok home decor buys for March
The most popular TikTok home decor buys this month, from a self-confessed scroller who is forever buying new things for her home
By Beth Mahoney Published
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I’m a pet parent — these are the pet-safe cleaning products I use religiously
These pet-safe cleaning products will keep your home mess and odor free — with an added dose of peace of mind
By Beth Mahoney Published
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I'm a self-confessed messy person — I swear by these 4 habits for keeping a clutter-free home
These habits will make keeping your home clutter-free far easier, coming from a self-confessed messy person
By Beth Mahoney Published
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These 3 TikTok spring cleaning hacks are *actually* worth trying
These genius TikTok spring cleaning hacks have been tried and tested by team Real Homes, and we love 'em
By Beth Mahoney Published
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Take it from me, this viral $8 TikTok blind-cleaning tool will change your life
This genius duster works to effortlessly remove dust and dirt from blind slats — and it does this job FAST
By Beth Mahoney Published
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Believe me when I say that the viral TikTok remote-controlled lighting trend will change your life
This genius remote-controlled lighting doesn't require a power socket — meaning you can place your new lamp ANYWHERE
By Beth Mahoney Published
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Psst! These are the transitional indoor-outdoor buys you *need* ahead of spring
Upgrade your outdoor space with these indoor-outdoor furniture and decor items, which include lights, chairs, and rugs
By Beth Mahoney Published
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How to reset your space for spring and 9 refreshing decor buys to help you out
Spring-inspired home decor buys that'll easily reset your home for the new season.
By Beth Mahoney Published
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Forestcore is everywhere — here are 6 buys that bring the nature-inspired aesthetic inside
All the best buys for adding elements of the forestcore trend to your home.
By Beth Mahoney Published
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I use my Our Place Cast Iron pan daily and it's worth the $$$s — and it has 25% off today only
Psst! Save $39 on the must-have Our Place Cast Iron Always Pan for today only. Thanks, Presidents' Day sales!
By Beth Mahoney Published
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TikTok made me buy it: All you need for creating that stylish purse wall
For keeping your purse collection in order, create a purse wall with these recommendations. We also have a few TikTok-approved purse organizer options if you're not into DIY
By Beth Mahoney Published