Carrie Bradon
School
University Of Central Florida
Expertise
Home Organization, Natural Products, Curating A Healthy Home
- Carrie was a regular contributor to the Austin-American Statesman, where she wrote for their Homes and Gardens columns.
- Carrie is always looking for ways to improve her home — inside and out — and loves sharing the tips and tricks she has learned with others through her writing.
- As a mom and dog owner, Carrie understands the importance of safe and natural cleaning alternatives. She is always researching new methods to freshen up her home.
Experience
Carrie has been writing professionally for nearly a decade. As a news writer with House Digest, she has become an expert when it comes to home cleaning, decluttering, and reviewing home and garden projects. Having written on home-related topics for over six years, she has gained a plethora of knowledge on all things pertaining to home design, improvement, and maintenance. She has tackled many topics at House Digest, but her personal highlight was her piece "Could Wool Be The Dreamiest Type Of Pillow On The Market?" Carrie loves how writing combines her research aptitude and desire to share ideas with others. In addition to her writing career, she is passionate about traveling — she is especially fond of Chile, where she lived for a year — health, human behavior, and psychology.
Education
Carrie earned her B.A. in English literature at the University of Central Florida.
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Stories By Carrie Bradon
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Glue stains on your countertops? Don't sweat it. Cleaning up this mess is surprisingly easy (and you probably already have everything you need at home).
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Certain plants are widely reported to repel snakes, but does this claim hold up in reality? And if not, how do you really banish snakes from your yard?
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Lemon juice is sometimes suggested to clean your kitchen sponge, but can this natural deodorizer really kill the extensive bacteria on your average sponge?
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If you have a small laundry room, discover one storage solution on Pinterest that will make good use of wasted space and keep all your essentials organized.
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When your drawers overflow with random kitchen gadgets and multiple duplicates, it's time to start decluttering to save space. Here’s how it's done.
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Laminate floors are among the easiest surfaces to clean. DIY your own floor cleaner using a few ingredients you already own with this simple recipe.
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Growing your own tomatoes can be extremely rewarding, and having the right tools makes a big difference. Here's one essential garden tool, according to TikTok.
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To effectively clean stuffed animals, all you need is white vinegar, warm water, and a few drops of soap. Wash stuffed animals gently with this method.
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Rust is inevitable with most metal tools. Thankfully, you probably already have what you need to deal with it in your laundry room and kitchen.
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TikTok has become a go-to source for various hacks and products over the years. Ikea towels have been all the rage thanks to one TikToker, SALVIKEN to be exact.
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If unexpected guests are about to arrive, chances are your bathroom isn't the cleanest. Luckily, following these tips will help you quickly tidy up the space.
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If you've got a lot of spices but minimal counter space, then a vertical spice rack like this one could be the space-saving and cute solution to your problem.
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The humble tension rod could be a gamechanger for your bathroom, turning otherwise wasted space between your toilet and wall into easy-to-access storage.
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The first thing you need to do if you suspect bed bugs is to trap one. Luckily, all you need to do so are a few ingredients already in your pantry.
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Those sprawling tree roots poking out of your yard may look charming, but can cause issues for some people. What are the options if you need to cut them back?
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Beloved family heirlooms made from pewter are priceless, so you want to keep them looking their best. Here's a clever hack that will keep them looking great.
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Coffee grounds are good for all kinds of things. From perking us up to helping us exfoliate grimy surfaces, here's how to use grounds in a freshly painted room.
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Removing tough wall stains shouldn't require blood, sweat, and tears. Before throwing in the towel, try using this all-natural ingredient to clean your walls.
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If you've ever melted foil onto your stovetop by mistake, you may have seriously panicked! Don't fret, though. This trick makes it easy to remove the aluminum.
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If you'd like to spend your summer relaxing rather than doing outdoor chores, find out how much you might spend on average for a lawn maintenance program.
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Cleaning any kind of fan -- maybe with the exception of ceiling fans -- is not so straightforward. The easiest way to clean a dusty tower fan is this.
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When your glass fixtures begin yellowing, don't throw them out! Cleaning them to make them look new is easy with one ingredient you already have in your pantry.
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Will leaving baking soda in your smelly cabinets have any effect? Learn if it's worth trying to deodorize your cabinets with this affordable kitchen staple.