26+ min ago (529+ words) With over 20 years of professional writing experience, Katie has successfully generated hundreds of news articles, blog posts, interviews, concert reviews, album reviews, press releases, proposals, essays, and academic papers. Preferring to not have one specific writing niche, she's been featured in home improvement, law, business, health, education, fire and safety, automotive, music, and gardening websites, such as BobVila.com, Domino.com, Pure Home Improvement, Boyer Law Firm, Price It Here, B-Lann Equipment, Money Task Force, UroTuning, Colorado Music Buzz, Boulder Weekly, and many more. The Worst Way To Use Old Potting Soil (Don't Make This Mistake) It's really tempting to look at last season's leftover soil and see a chance to save a little time and money by reusing it for your seed trays. But trust us, if you find yourself holding a shovel over an old planter, stop right…...

36+ min ago (575+ words) Sam has worked as a professional writer, editor, and multimedia journalist for more than seven years. Their work has appeared in dozens of print and digital publications, including Them, Apartment Therapy, and Hunker Home, to name just a few. (Fun fact: They also moonlight as a consulting astrologer and have penned horoscopes for popular astrology apps like STAR/CHILD.) Prior to going freelance full-time in 2022, Sam was an associate editor at Logo News, Paramount Global's now-defunct online LGBTQ+ magazine, where they interviewed multiple celebrities and even won a GLAAD Media Award for a video series they co-produced. The Old-Fashioned Bathroom Feature That Is Back On Trend For 2026 Are you planning on remodeling your bathroom next year? There's one old-fashioned feature that's expected to make a major comeback in 2026: freestanding tubs. In stark contrast to modern tubs that are combined with…...

46+ min ago (324+ words) Meg began her career with the National Park Service in Washington, D.C., but hung up her preservation tools when her love of redesign and restoration drew her to writing. She began her career with the National Park Service in Washington, D.C., but hung up her preservation tools when her love of redesign and restoration drew her to writing. What Is A Steam Oven (And Is It The Microwave Alternative You Need For Your Kitchen?) Easy, healthy cooking is an admirable goal that lots of cooks hope to achieve as often as possible. The search for a delectable meal that doesn't take hours to cook but still tastes delicious can be frustrating, and the struggle to find an appliance that can do it all is real. Even if you're not a cook who simply must have the latest trendy kitchen appliance, a steam…...

56+ min ago (578+ words) Andrea combines print and digital media experience with her fascination with nature, which began when she was a young butterfly enthusiast. She started her writing career at a print newspaper in 2008, then spent several years working in social media strategy and non-profit communications. Keep Your Hoyas Healthy All Winter Long With These Easy Tips When it's cold and blustery outside, many plant lovers take comfort in tending to their indoor jungles. Surrounded by tropical plants with trailing leaves, lush colors, and bright flowers, we can pretend we're in a rainforest instead of muddling through another snowstorm. But houseplants need adjustments to their care routines to keep them thriving in the winter. Hoyas (Hoya spp.) lend a unique look and feel to your houseplant collection, with their cascading vines, wax-like leaves, and clusters of flowers that resemble stars, which release all-natural…...

1+ hour, 6+ min ago (328+ words) Amelia has been writing for the online media landscape since 2019, notably covering topics on DIY decor, house organization, and home style guides. In 2020, she began work with 21Oak, leading to in-person meet-ups and interviews with HGTV celebs like Mina Starsiak Hawk of Good Bones or covering luxury launches like the Maserati-Giorgetti 2025 collab. The 2026 Kitchen Trend That'll Add Order And Function To Your Space As we enter 2026, homeowners yearn to boost the functionality of their kitchen organization and meal-prep areas without hindering the aesthetics. This year, designers are noting an uptick in smarter storage solutions, particularly when it comes to food prep spaces and designated cooking zones. Jaque Bethke, founder of Jaque Bethke Design, spoke with the Martha Stewart website, noting the trend by saying, "We're entering an era of layered kitchens, where the performance happens behind the scenes, and the experience…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago (1386+ words) Megan is a 5x award-winning content creator and marketing strategist. She began her passion for home decor + lifestyle content creation in 2016 when she launched her blog, "The Beige House," which led to her being featured as a marketing expert at Haven, the premier home blogger conference. What Does It Mean When Your Lawn Feels Spongy? Top Causes And Solutions We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Let's say one day you're walking around your property, admiring all your progress (or getting frustrated at the half-finished projects that sit there, mocking you. Yeah, we know.) and your foot sinks slightly into the ground. You kneel down to check what could've happened and press your palm into the ground. And that's when you feel it " that spongy give that tells you something is definitely not right with your grass. But…...

1+ hour, 26+ min ago (301+ words) Megan is an experienced researcher and writer with a passion for using both facts and storytelling to share the wonders of the outdoors. An avid traveler, she spends her time exploring much of the American Southeast in pursuit of different experiences, from offshore fishing to visiting zoological parks. 8 Ways To Utilize A Door For Storage When You Don't Have Any Other Space We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you have more stuff than your small home can handle, it can feel like you're fighting a losing battle against storage. After all, when you don't have space to spare, every inch matters, and you may find yourself wondering if a life of minimalism is optional. Before getting a donation box ready, there is one last area of prime vertical real estate to consider: your doors. From…...

1+ hour, 36+ min ago (415+ words) Katharine Hansen, PhD, has identified as a writer since third grade, when a story she wrote was published in the school newspaper. Today, she is an online educator, author, and content provider. The Best Way To Propagate Begonia Plants Isn't As Hard As You Think Of all the easiest plants to propagate from cuttings and grow for free, begonias shine because of their amazing variety of 2,000 species and multiple forms of propagation through cuttings. Best of all, propagating begonia plants isn't difficult at all. While you can propagate begonias from stems and whole leaves, propagating from leaf fragments " commonly known as "wedges" " is especially well suited to the rex begonia species, as well as other rhizomatous begonias and tuberous begonias. All begonias will grow roots from leaf cuttings, but varieties other than the rhizomatous and tuberous types won't produce a…...

1+ hour, 46+ min ago (615+ words) Katie Leigh has written blogs and articles for over one hundred small businesses in the home services industry, including everything from interior designers to roofers to real estate brokers, and she brings this breadth of experience to House Digest. In addition to writing about all things homey, she writes frequently on parenting and family life and is perpetually trying to figure out how to keep her home in order with kids in tow. Decluttering This Area Seasonally Will Make Your Kitchen Instantly Feel Holiday-Ready We all know that feeling of wanting our homes to feel "just so" for the holidays. It's like a type of seasonal nesting, and the annual preparation is a ritual we gladly participate in because we know the payoff is always worth it. Whether it's decorating for Halloween, transforming your home for Christmas or Hanukkah, or…...

1+ hour, 56+ min ago (269+ words) Francisca has been writing professionally for over three years, contributing to publications in both Portuguese and English. She called We Got This Covered her home for most of that time, writing about a wide range of topics from film and television to TikTok, the Royal Family, and Taylor Swift. The Valuable Vintage Piece That Adds Storage To Your Closet Space Mixing antiques with contemporary furniture is a tried and true method to give overly-modern interiors more charm as well as more value. In fact, no room is off limits when it comes to displaying your latest show-stopping vintage find, including the closet. A sophisticated dresser or chest of drawers from centuries past, for example, would not only look right at home in this area, but also represent a worthwhile investment which could increase in value over time. Raia Auctioneers' Bene…...