Alice Broster
School
University Of Sheffield
Expertise
Books, Movies, Health & Wellness, Sex & Relationships
- Alice has been a freelancer for the last few years and focuses on health and wellness. Through her work with Forbes, Bustle, and HuffPost, she's explored everything from politics surrounding bodies to period poverty and maternal and menstrual health. She's passionate about writing health and lifestyle pieces that have a positive spin and exploring new trends.
- As an entertainment and reality TV buff, Alice has worked in entertainment journalism for the last three years. She's interviewed actors and singers and also developed a nack for spotting and writing up entertainment news.
- Alice has been covering lifestyle topics over the last five years and believes that a good home hack, beauty secret, and book recommendation is always better shared. She's covered beauty and skincare, homes and interiors, and fitness in the past.
Experience
Alice has worked as a freelance writer and broadcaster for five years. She started writing for a book blog and YouTube channel before working with the BBC and Bustle UK. She loves covering sex and relationships, health and wellness, and reality TV. She's also passionate about opening up conversations surrounding sex education, consent, and relationships. Alongside writing for The List and Bustle, she covers reproductive, menstrual, and mental health for Forbes. She's also written for HuffPost, Metro, Independent, and Restless Network. She studied Sociology and Social Policy with a particular focus on the experience of LGBTQ+ students at the University of Sheffield, before getting her masters in Journalism. She started writing for The List in 2021 and covers TV news, the royals, health, and skincare. She thinks every situation is made better when you talk about it (preferably over a cup of coffee.)
Education
She received a BA in Sociology and Social Policy from the University of Sheffield. During her studies she focused on the experience of LGBTQ+ students and sexism on campus. She then went on to complete a Masters in Journalism.
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Stories By Alice Broster
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Dishwashers are expensive appliances, so you want to make sure yours lasts so you get your money's worth. Here is how long a dishwasher should really last.
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Laundry detergent is great for washing stains from clothes, but not for washing carpets. Here is why you shouldn't put laundry detergent powder on your carpet.
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Get rid of grimy oven racks using this simple TikTok cleaning hack. Dirty oven racks usually take a lot of scrubbing to clean, but this hack makes it easy.
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Cleaning your stove grates can be a pain, especially when those stove grates have a lot of grease buildup. Make cleaning grates easier with this TikTok hack.
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Before you take the deep dive into investing time, energy, and hope, here's everything you should know before planting moonflowers and how to help them grow.
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While you may have your cleaning schedule down, there's one thing that can make your home look a little worn: dirty walls. Here are 8 easy ways to clean them.
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Whether you're adding a new small loft above your garage or building a new large kitchen addition to your home, there are some fundamental things to consider.
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While marble is tough, there are some serious dos and don'ts when it comes to maintaining the look and finish. Here are eight easy ways to clean marble showers.
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Here are some of the telltale signs that your lucky bamboo plants are in trouble. Knowing what they are can help you save your plant before it dies.
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Generally speaking, you can clean your coffee maker with everyday items found at the supermarket and the more you clean it, the easier it will be.
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With the right care and attention, cucumbers can be quite easy to grow yourself -- but there are some common mistakes that everyone makes when planting them.
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If you'd like to turn your outdoor space into a strawberry patch, then there are a few things to consider before you buy the seeds and start digging.
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From not measuring up accurately to picking the wrong lock for you, there's a lot to consider when you change the locks -- and a few common mistakes we make.
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Where is HGTV's "Love It or List It" filmed? The show has made two pretty monumental moves and the original filming location was a special place for its stars.
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Is it really necessary to use a grout sealer when tiling a room? Tiling can be quite a big job in and of itself and sealing can feel like one task too many.
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Whether you live alone or in a big household, the dirty clothes bin can pile high if you find yourself in the nightmare scenario of having a broken machine.
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In order to lock in your pavers, maintain your new patio or driveway, and help it to stand the test of time, it's normal to put sand between your pavers.
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If you have hardwood floors or tiling in your home, mopping is likely to be a fixture in your cleaning routine. But how often should you change the heads?
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Smoke detectors are a basic part of home safety. You'll find them in your kitchen and around your house. But when did you last replace them and when should you?
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Here's the inside scoop on Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas' $16.75 million mansion.