Kiersten Hickman
Expertise
Home Decor And Design, Plants And Gardening, Organization
- Kiersten got her start working in social media, then eventually as a digital writer and editor covering home decor trends, house pests, gardening, plumbing, organization, and Chip and Joanna Gaines.
- She is obsessed with how people design and organize tiny spaces like houses and studio apartments — she does live in New York City, after all — and is always keeping up with the latest trends to see what clever designers are doing with their spaces out in the world.
- She independently publishes novels under the pen name K.Sinko. Her debut novel, "Safe Harbor," became an Amazon bestseller during the summer of 2023.
Experience
Kiersten Hickman is a freelance journalist and content strategist with 10+ years of digital media experience, covering a variety of topics in the food, health, and lifestyle categories. Her work has been published by The Kitchn, Apartment Therapy, Reader's Digest, Taste of Home, INSIDER, and more. She also writes Forkful on Substack, featuring a weekly essay and paid podcast programming. Her writing covers a variety of what makes a house a home — from the design of our homes to the foods we buy and eat and how we choose to live. She loves scrolling through TikTok and finding all the clever DIY shortcuts to write about.
Education
Kiersten Hickman has bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from DePaul University. She also received a certification in nutrition science from Stanford Medicine.
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Stories By Kiersten Hickman
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Hydrangeas are a beloved shrub, but their blooms can be somewhat short-lived. However, some species bloom longer than others, even when planted in containers.
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Grub worms can be a brutal blight on your lawn, but surprisingly, you can take it easy on your gardening chores and that will help you eradicate these pests.
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Some houseplants thrive in dry climates, others crave humidity. However, creating a humid environment inside the home for these prized plants can get tricky.
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Do you love hydrangea shrubs as much as hummingbirds? If you want the blooms and birds in your yard, plant this variety-but know its potential downsides first.
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It may not seem to add up at first, but buying laundry detergent in smaller amounts at Dollar Tree may cost less than buying in bulk. Learn more.
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If any of your fragrant kitchen spices start losing their luster, give them a second life and make them into a super easy homemade candle.
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Dusting your succulents is an important part of caring for the low-maintenance plants, but there's a right way to do it without harming their leaves.
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Is your garden producing lackluster plants? The problem may be your soil. To give it a healthy boost, you'll want to know more about this organic fertilizer.
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If you have an oddly shaped nook that you'd like to turn into a reading room, see how one TikTok user made a custom built-in bookcase for her library.
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Colanders are typically used for cooking and cleaning your fruits and veggies, but they can play a role in growing your edible plants too!
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Need to solve the mystery of the vanishing tomatoes? The culprit could be a lesser-known breed of an all-too-familiar household annoyance.
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This stunning flowering shrub adds a vibrant color to your spring border garden. Learn more about it and how it can enhance your garden's beauty.
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If you're planning a cauliflower crop, you should avoid planting this common garden vegetable next to it. Here's what it is - and why it doesn't pair well.
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One of the worst parts about dirty laundry piling up is the smell. Luckily, you can keep your hamper smelling fresh with this easy and inexpensive hack.
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Poison oak and poison ivy look pretty similar and are both likely to trigger an allergic reaction. So, which is which? Let's conduct an examination...
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Have you found yourself working with the tiniest bathroom ever? Well, that space under your sink offers a perfect storage solution that's a blast from the past.
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Lugging laundry around isn't fun for anyone, but TikTok has a cheap, easy DIY that will let you roll your hamper instead of carrying it to your washing machine.
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Perhaps you're worried you'll accidentally destroy your oven door while trying to clean the inside of the glass. Luckily, social media is here with a solution.
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HGTV star and interior design expert Jeremiah Brent is taking neutral paint in a whole different direction with his new, favorite, dramatic hue.
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Transform your bathroom with this DIY project that maximizes space while adding a unique style to the room by turning empty wall space into chic storage.
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If you find yourself in desperate need of a solution for your bathroom storage that doesn't take up too much space, don't worry -- we found the perfect one.
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Is it time to consider digging up the lawn and planting a field of wildflowers instead? Maybe, but here's what to consider before you get out your shovel.
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We love to find crafty ways to deter the deer, especially if it's a kitchen ingredient that'll eliminate pests in your garden. Does it actually work, though?
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How can you get the classic look of ceramic decor without the cost? Make it yourself, as with this creative donut vase dupe made with a toilet paper roll.
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If you find yourself face-to-face with a gorgeous dresser that has seen better days, don't throw it out. It might be just what your garden needs.
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Have an annoying spot on your wall that needs repair, but don't have the proper putty knife? Here's an easy fix with a simple tool that you already have.
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Small kitchen with minimal storage space? No problem. There's a space you might've never thought about that will solve all your kitchen woes.