Alexandra Rodriguez
School
Cal State Fullerton
Expertise
Home Decor, Plants, Cleaning Hacks
- Alexandra enjoys learning about new flowers in her zone and planting them in her backyard.
- She spends hours on Pinterest creating home decor mood boards, which she hopes to bring to life one day in her future home.
- When she's not scrolling through her phone or writing, Alexandra falls into the rabbit hole of watching cleaning videos on TikTok and learning about the best and easiest hacks to clean any space.
Experience
As a new writer for House Digest, Alexandra has covered a myriad of topics, from DIY project how-to guides to mistakes to avoid when gardening to revealing the best way to decorate a space. She collects interior design magazines to inspire her writing, providing fresh perspectives when covering ways to style a home. Alexandra fell in love with the idea of writing in high school when she was required to write essays and read various books. She joined her high school newspaper and enjoyed talking and interviewing her classmates. Later in college, Alexandra joined her university's TUSK Magazine, covering all of her interests that involved home decor and plants while reporting for The Daily Titan. Being on multiple writing teams allowed her to learn from her peers and enhance her writing skills. Now, she's showcasing everything there is to know regarding home life at House Digest.
Education
Alexandra has a bachelor's degree in communications with an emphasis in journalism from Cal State Fullerton.
House Digest uses a knowledgeable team of editors, writers, and experts to create all our content. We dive deep into the always-evolving conversations surrounding design and home trends, striving to deliver the most current and helpful tips, strengthened by expert takes and tutorials from our talented team.
As we cover many fields of expertise, we make it a priority to ensure every beat remains fresh and comprehensive. Additional information on our editorial process available here.
Stories By Alexandra Rodriguez
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Add a little whimsy to your backyard or garden lighting with this charming watering can upcycle DIY from TikTok. It's easy enough for anyone to tackle.
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If the backside of your island currently doesn't include any storage space, you'll want to take a look at this DIY hack to minimize wasted space.
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Airbnb is overhauling its guidelines for surveillance. Going forward, indoor security cameras are no longer allowed, and here's why the decision was made.
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This Easter, avoid spending all your cash on new decorations. Instead, reuse items you already have, like toilet paper rolls, and DIY this adorable centerpiece.
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Got a few old books lying around? They're the perfect base for vintage DIY planters that can display your succulents in all their glory around your home.
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Wreaths are a great way to decorate for spring, and if you love gardening, you can make your own garden-themed wreath. Here's how to do this DIY.
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While you can effortlessly wipe down flat surfaces, picking up food under appliances, like the oven, is more challenging. This cleaning hack can make it easy.
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Buying multiple planters can be expensive. Luckily, there's a quick and effortless DIY with affordable items from IKEA.
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If you don't have enough closet space to store all of your handbags, here is a genius Dollar Tree DIY idea using a kitchen find for storage.
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Growing your own vegetable garden provides you with plentiful greens, so here's how to DIY a bamboo trellis to grow your own cucumbers at home.
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If you often get distracted by your phone while trying to organize your home, discover a simple trick that will help you focus on the task on hand.
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Learn how to display your books on an upside-down floating shelf. This unique idea will have visitors wondering how you managed it, and it's inexpensive to do.
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Purchasing valuable items at an estate sale, like furniture, décor, and tools for your home, is a great idea. Here's what you need to know about buying tools.
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Resin can be used for all kinds of crafts, even the ones you might not think to try yourself. Spruce up your living area with DIY light switch covers.
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If you need more storage in your bathroom and are tired of the same old shelves, check out this DIY idea from TikTok for a stylish alternative.
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Cleaning your air vent covers probably isn't at the top of your to-do list, but if you have a spare few minutes, it's not as difficult as you might think.
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Take this annual opportunity to cut back some of the branches on your dogwood trees so they can grow even healthier and stronger again next year.
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You don't have to spend a ton of money on a beautiful spring wreath. Get creative with this fun and easy way to make your own DIY wreath using a pool noodle.
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Are you frequently startled by brooms falling over in your closet or behind your washing machine? Here's an idea to keep them from causing a commotion.
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Sometimes you want to upgrade the cleanliness of your clothes, but it doesn't make sense to do a load of laundry. Here's a DIY for these occasions.
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Learn how to upcycle a glass bottle and turn it into a gorgeous pendant light for your home. All you need is a few simple supplies for this unique feature!
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Mason jars have many different uses. Here's one way to brighten up your outdoor living space or patio with an easy DIY using old Mason jars.
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Air fryers are have so many great uses and can make cooking more efficient and easier to clean up - but here's why you should avoid using aluminum inside.
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The downside to ripping out your old cabinets is not knowing what to do with them. However, you can easily repurpose them and create stylish custom storage.
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If you want to upgrade your bathroom storage, some Dollar Tree cutting boards and a few other inexpensive items can create a lovely shelf and towel rack combo.
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Everyone could use more space for organizing their bathroom items. Here's an easy, cost-effective DIY way to make a tiered organizer from Dollar Tree items.
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A smelly gym bag can really take the pep out of your step following an uplifting exercise session. Banish these odors easily with a common kitchen scrap.