Barbara Pavone
School
Concordia University
Expertise
Celebrity Homes, Interior Decorating Trends, HGTV, Especially "House Hunters International"
- Barbara has watched nearly every episode of "House Hunters International" and loves a good HGTV marathon.
- She still reads the print (yes, print) edition of Architectural Digest each month to keep up with design trends and celebrity homes.
- She's also not opposed to a great cleaning hack.
Experience
Barbara's career as a writer began over a decade ago. Since then, she's written and edited for numerous online and print publications across a variety of topics. Just some of the outlets she's loved contributing to include Brit+Co, Société Perrier, Skin Deep UK, Clutter, Dose.ca, First for Women, and AskMen. She began working for Static Media in 2016.
Education
Barbara holds a graduate diploma in journalism from Concordia University.
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Stories By Barbara Pavone
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If you've ever skipped cleaning your air fryer after cooking, then you know how stubborn grease and crumbs can be. Luckily, this ingredient is your friend.
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If you've spotted white clover weeds creeping into your grass, never fear; the means of combating these intruders are readily available.
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Clivia plants are low-maintenance beauties that thrive in sunny, dry conditions. We've got growing tips, but you should avoid clivias if you're a pet owner.
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When it starts to warm up outside and spring has arrived, you may already be thinking about lawn care. Find out the best time to begin watering your lawn.
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When creating your backyard patio, there are some materials that stand out for being more affordable than others. But are all of them worth using?
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Most people store their cleaning products in kitchen cabinets for ease of access but doing so could be hazardous to your health, as well as your family's.
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Storing extra toilet paper rolls in easy reach without cluttering up your bathroom is tough but this simple TikTok hack offers a super cute and simple solution.
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Ready to tackle a home improvement project and start the dreaded task of pulling up old floors? Don't do it without this affordable tool that DIYers love.
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More affordable than marble and other natural options (but just as attractive), limestone countertops are great luxury option for your kitchen.
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Finding fleas in your home can be very discouraging. Luckily, there's a cheap ingredient from your kitchen that can help you keep them away.
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David Bromstad knows a thing or two about home renovation. For giving old cabinets a makeover, the HGTV star has some helpful, and practical, advice.
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IKEA products are known for their use in a variety of hacks. Here's one you won't want to miss that transforms a GRADVIS plant pot into a cute tissue dispenser.