Rebecca Messina

Editor, YourHomeStyle.uk

Rebecca is the Digital Editor of Your Home and HomeStyle. Having recently bought her first home, she's regularly poring over the latest decor trends for inspiration, and has special soft spot for French and Mediterranean styles.

Hosting Christmas this year? Here are our tips for making your guests feel at home

Expecting visitors this Christmas? Make sure your guests have a comfortable and enjoyable stay with our essential hosting tips.

When did you last clean your dishwasher? Keep your machine clean with these tips

Find out how to clean and maintain a dishwasher to ensure your dishes stay sparkling!

When should you make your Christmas cake? Here's everything you need to know

Learn how to make a traditional Christmas cake, as well as the best time to prepare this festive classic

Not enough room for all your stuff? Try these storage ideas for small homes

Make every square foot of your home work for you with these smart ideas for space-saving storage solutions

We tested three heated airers to find out which is best for drying clothes in the winter...

Electric clothes airers are cheaper than a tumble dryer, portable and more energy-efficient than you might think - here's our pick of the best, including the new Aldi heated clothes airer

Fresh home decor ideas with stylish accessories we love

Our round-up of the best quirky and affordable home decor is updated with more items every week, so you're sure to find the perfect buy for your home!

Christmas Day meal plan: Minute-by-minute timings to make the day go smoothly!

Cooking Christmas dinner is simple with our timings planner, which you can easily adjust to suit your preferences

6 stylish decor trends perfect for autumn and winter

From dark academia to candy-coloured tones, here are six interiors trends we'll be loving in the months ahead

Here's what you need to know before buying a radiator cover

A radiator cover is a stylish and safety-conscious addition to a room - here's what you need to consider before buying. Plus, the best modern and rustic radiator covers on the market right now...

When to buy and carve a pumpkin for Halloween

Carving a pumpkin into a spooky or funny Jack o' Lantern is a classic Halloween activity - but you don't have to do it on the night itself!

Keep the chill out with this adorable DIY sausage dog draught excluder

Ensure your home stays toasty warm with this simple and cute craft project.

'I cut my energy and fuel bills by £3,325 a year - here's how you can, too!'

Torrin Stafford slashed his annual household energy bills by 70% retrofitting his family home with green energy measures

Storm Amy is coming! Prepare for winter power cuts with this essential blackout kit

Stay warm, comfortable and entertained even when the power goes out with battery-powered and rechargeable home tech for your home blackout kit

Try these easy no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas this Halloween

Follow these simple tutorials to create painted pumpkins, a pretty perforated pumpkin decoration, and a glam pumpkin centrepiece

Give your kitchen a makeover this autumn with these lighting ideas

Create the perfect kitchen lighting design with help from our ultimate how-to guide

10 relaxed garden bar ideas that will make your summer even better

We share the best outdoor bar ideas, from eye-catching tiki bars to fold-out garden wall bars for smaller spaces

Joe Wicks' healthy turkey cheeseburger

This light, American-style turkey cheeseburger is a health-conscious alternative if you're cutting down on fatty red meat