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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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.
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Sponges are great for cleaning dishes and spills, but there are tons of other ways to use them around your house. Try some of these hacks to repurpose sponges.
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Many of us look at a hammer and presume that it's only useful for one thing, but that's only because we aren't seeing the big picture...
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Automated sprinkler systems seem like they could save you time and money, but do they? We consulted an expert to figure out if they are actually worth it.
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Whether made out of glass or plastic, the small jars typically used to hold spices in the kitchen can be reused in a variety of ways around the home and garden.
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Whether you bought too many or inherited a bunch of tomato cages, take a beat before tossing them out. Consider repurposing your tomato cages in these ways.
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After the winter season has ended, you may be left with piles of extra firewood. Learn how to repurpose these logs around your home and garden.
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Instead of throwing away your old box spring, learn how to repurpose the wooden frame in useful or decorative ways around your home and in your garden.
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Here are some helpful tips from TikTok if you're looking to change the color of your outdoor metal fixtures but aren't sure how to approach the task.
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While it may seem strange, pantyhose can actually be used in the garden. We have listed eight ways this clothing item can benefit plants, produce, and tools.
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With spring approaching, knowing what plants are predicted to dominate gardens is invaluable. Our gardening expert shared her 2024 recommendations.
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If you have lots of binder clips and are feeling creative, learn how to use these small but mighty office supplies in 10 different ways around your house.
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While ice cube trays are often only used for one purpose, there are also countless ways to reuse these items for decorating, organizing, and gardening.
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There is nothing fun about a clogged toilet, especially when a plunger just isn't doing the trick. We asked our plumbing expert if it's safe to use a hanger.
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Whether you want to take a subtle approach or proudly show your love for The Eras Tour, discover how to decorate your home for each of Taylor Swift's 10 albums.
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To toss, or not to toss? When it comes to throwing weeds into your compost pile, that's the question. And the answer? It depends on the type of weed, of course!
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Instead of hanging your shower caddy on your showerhead to hold bath items, learn how to use this versatile product in other ways around your home.
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If your old wood sled is collecting dust in your home, repurpose it in one of these ways, ranging from intermediate carpentry projects to easy styling hacks.