Jahaira Arthur
School
New York University
Expertise
Cleaning Hacks, Interior Design Trends, Gardening Tips
- Jahaira is an advocate for clean, eco-friendly living and enjoys sharing home hacks that fit the bill.
- She has an eye for style and believes that the interior design of your home is just as important as its functionality.
- With a garden of her own, she loves writing pieces to help fellow gardeners and encourage others to start planting.
Experience
As a news writer for House Digest, Jahaira researches and shares the latest information on various matters, from decorating your home on a budget to growing plants that attract pollinators. Her personal favorites are interior design pieces where her love of bold patterns and fun colors can come out. She is a freelance writer based in New York City and previously worked for Honeysuckle Magazine, where she published articles on wellness, women's health, and pop culture. When she's not writing articles, she's dabbling with scripts, poetry, and prose.
Education
Jahaira has a B.A. in social and cultural analysis with a double minor in creative writing and media, communication & culture from New York University.
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Stories By Jahaira Arthur
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If you dream of bathrooms with porcelain floors, you either wear rose-colored glasses or just know their worth. Here's what to consider before installing them.
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Laminate flooring is no longer a poorly-made alternative to tile and hardwood, but there are still some negatives to consider when installing it in a kitchen.
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Calibrachoa, or million bells, are a great nectar source for pollinators. Consider planting these varieties to attract more bees and butterflies to your yard.
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Discover the functionality of Hollywood bathrooms. An interconnected design concept that sets them apart from traditional layouts and optimizes a home's layout.
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There are both economic and environmental arguments to be made in favor of using water, and water alone, to clean certain parts of your house.
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There's no reason you shouldn't be planting lavender, sage, and thyme in your garden as a form of pest control. Here's what you need to know about these herbs.
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If you'd like to add an interesting shade of purple to your garden, there is one flowering vine you need to try. This plant can add a unique touch to your yard.
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When planting new grass seed in your lawn, you may wonder if it's worth it to do some weeding first. Our lawn care expert tells us if this is a necessary step.
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Changing out the faucet in your kitchen can significantly impact your space. But, while black faucets are beautiful, they have their share of pros and cons.
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Neem oil is a natural pesticide that's used against many different types of insects. Discover how this solution affects popular pests in the home and garden.
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One of the best flowers to attract hummingbirds to your pollinator garden may not be the best choice. Find out why you might want to steer clear of crocosmia.
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How much does biodegradable toilet paper really help the planet? Can it fulfill its purpose as well as regular toilet paper? These are major questions.
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The hummingbird tree is a lovely fast-growing tree that grows quickly and attracts pollinators to your yard. But here's why you might want to avoid planting it.
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GROHE fixtures look sleek, but is that all they’re good for? We asked our plumbing expert to weigh in on whether or not they are a worthy investment here.
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Do you want to make your bathroom's design more interesting? Check out these three easy and inexpensive ways to improve the look of your toilet.
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Kitchen cabinets that reach the ceiling might seem like a convenience, but they can actually be more trouble than they're worth.
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Do you want more bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds coming to your yard? Planting this specific flower shrub should do the trick. Here's why.
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Lantanas have vivid clusters of blooms, but did you know they repel mosquitoes, too? When planting them for this reason, ensure you consider this drawback.
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Instead of throwing away those old paint cans from a recent remodel, try turning them into one of the following 8 useful and decorative items.
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Earwigs are creepy and destructive enough on their own, but their presence in your home could be indicative of another damaging critter lurking around.
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After using your Mason jar lids for canning or another use, learn how to repurpose them and their rings in a variety of ways around your home and garden.
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Fabric softener and vinegar are both common laundry staples, but can you use them together? Our laundry expert shared some advice on using these products.
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Is that storm door helping or hurting your home's curb appeal? House Digest spoke with Ryan Nelson, founder and CEO of RentalRealEastate, to find out.
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Bathroom cabinets tend to get cluttered with beauty products and other items. Our organization expert gives her best tips for keeping them organized.
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If leaf-footed bugs often overtake your tomato plants and destroy your harvest, try planting a companion flower that acts as a trap crop for these pests.
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Everybody wants their basement to look cool, but nobody wants to fill it up with holes that will be difficult to repair down the line. Try this solution.
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Take a look at these 10 ways you can repurpose tires instead of throwing them away. Earth will be grateful, and your backyard and garden will look great.