Kenna O'Rourke
School
University Of Pennsylvania
Expertise
Houseplant Care, Outdoor Gardening, Sustainability
- Kenna has been a volunteer grave gardener at the Woodlands historic cemetery in Philadelphia since 2016.
- They've been a home gardener for years and have spent many hours researching plant care.
- Sustainability is a lifelong passion of Kenna's, and they're especially interested in upcycling DIY projects.
Experience
Kenna O'Rourke (they/she) is a professional editor and writer who has worked with venues like McSweeney's, Camino Books, the Penn Art & Culture blog, and Jacket2 magazine. Their favorite topics with House Digest have included DIY roundups, sustainable home and garden hacks, and ideas for crafting on a budget. Kenna has a background in copywriting, proofreading, and developmental editing and most recently served as the managing editor of Jacket2, an academic poetics journal, for eight years. Their editorial and copywriting experience spans over eleven years, and they currently do freelance editorial, writing, and research work for The Urban Writers and Dr. Kyoo Lee (CUNY).
Education
Kenna holds a bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in creative writing from the University of Pennsylvania.
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Stories By Kenna O'Rourke
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Exterior renovations can get expensive fast, but you can add some serious charm with these budget-friendly ideas for your deck that are light on your wallet.
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Limescale can be difficult to get rid of. Luckily, you can use household items to safely and effectively remove limescale and prevent it from building up.
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Citrus fruits are great in food and drinks, but they can also be used around the home. From cleaning to deodorizing, here are some of our favorite uses.
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Dollar Tree has always been an amazing resource for storage and organization DIYs around the home, and these ones are perfect for your garage needs.
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Keeping paper towels and toilet paper in a visible spot is helpful for guests and for gauging your inventory. So, use these genius hacks to store your stash.
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Your standard toilet plunger may not look stylish. But, with some inspiration and basic craft supplies, you can turn this clog-removing tool into DIY decor.
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If you shop online, you likely end up with lots of packaging to toss. Luckily, there are great ways to use boxes and packing supplies in your garden instead.
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Do you want to draw adorable feathered friends to your yard? With these simple DIY hummingbird feeders, you can attract the color creatures for a sweet snack.
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The IKEA TRONES shoe cabinet is a top seller for a reason. Plus, this simple solution can be used as versatile storage in many spaces within your home.