Location
Washington, D.C.
School
Florida State University
Expertise
Renter-Friendly decor, Thrifting, Small space style
- Bri loves to live in condos and apartments that were once historic businesses. Her past homes included a converted 1912 hat shop and a costume shop with a restaurant and hidden passage leading to a historic opera house. She now resides in a former industrial space in Washington, D.C.
- She loves to furnish her home using her local Facebook Marketplace, Buy Nothing Groups, and thrift shops.
- Her favorite things to collect and use as decor are vintage cookbooks from around the world, particularly those with treasured recipes from flight attendants.
Experience
Bri began working full-time as a freelance writer and editor in 2013. Since then, she's worked on hundreds of articles and web pages for various clients, including general contractors and others in the home space. One of her passion projects is working with Fairytalez, the largest online library of international folktales and fairy tales, with whom she published several books.
Education
Bri earned a B.A. in English literature as well as a master's in corporate and public communications from Florida State University.
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It's frustrating to find a wet wad of sheets in your dryer, but there is one item that can help absorb the moisture and give you crisp, clean, and dry linens.
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Bringing hummingbirds to your garden is as simple as planting flowers they like to visit. This one hummingbird-attracting ground cover is easy to grow to boot.
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The area under kitchen appliances is a magnet for crumbs, dust, and hair. Clear out the debris with a convenient tool to avoid having to move them.
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Companion planting is a great way to help your corn crop thrive this season. These companion herbs will help deter pests, among other benefits.
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A souvenir magnet may only cost a few dollars at a gift shop, but one theory suggests that putting them on your fridge could spike the appliance's energy usage.
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Is a dusty, streak-filled TV screen keeping you from fully enjoying your next binge session? Don't worry. You already have what you need to quickly clean it.
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DIY Home Decor
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Landscaping
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While some backyard mushrooms are safe to keep, others are dangerous and should be removed promptly. Mowing may seem like a quick fix, but is it effective?
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A clogged dryer vent can put your family in danger. This is why cleaning the vent is vital, but how often should this be done? Find out what the experts say.
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Cleaning Hacks
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This all-natural ingredient is the base for a DIY cleaner that eliminates grime from your vinyl floor without leaving behind cloudy streaks or sticky residue.
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Seeing ants in your succulents? There’s a sweet, symbiotic reason that ants keep coming back, and their presence may signal a bigger issue for your plants.
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Corn is a pretty easy crop to grow, but like all veggies, it has some challenges. Make your garden life easier by keeping space between corn and these plants.
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Cleaning Hacks
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This kitchen pantry essential cleans patio furniture effectively due to its acidic properties that break down the build-up of stains and grime.
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Landscaping
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Vinegar is often used to kill weeds, but you should know the risks before you use this highly acidic ingredient to remove clover in your lawn.
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Organization
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Learn the common childhood habit engrained in us that makes decluttering boxes difficult and simple tips to decide which to keep, toss, or repurpose.
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Cleaning Hacks
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Yellow-brown water stains on your ceiling make your house look dirty, but there's an easy way to remove them using items you probably already have.
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Do you feel like your living room looks cheap and plain despite your best efforts to decorate it? The throw pillows you're using could be the culprit.
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Yea, it is possible to mop floors wrong. Find out about this mistake that can lead to longer cleaning times or damage to your flooring if you're not careful.
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Moles rely on their sense of smell to find food underground, so plants with strong scents are a great deterrent, as are those that are toxic.
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Vinyl siding can look worse for wear as the years pass. You may be thinking a coat of paint will spruce it up, but this could come with major costs.
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If you're noticing a lot more pests lurking around your home than usual, this common maintenance mistake might be to blame. Thankfully, it's quite easy to fix.
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Popular and powerful, Pine-Sol is often recommended for use on all types of floors, including laminate. Some say it's risky, while others disagree.
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When it comes to plant health, soil acidity. There's an easy way to test the pH level of your soil to ensure your plants have access to the nutrients they need.
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A spotless toilet doesn't require a myriad of harsh, store-bought cleaners. Instead, consider using one essential that's likely already in your pantry.
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Colorado recently passed a law requiring manufacturers to disclose potential risk associated with gas stoves, but some aren't happy with this new legislation.
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Landscaping
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Fleas are a menace to deal with, and you'd want to prevent them as much as you can. However, there are still 19 ways your yard could be attracting them.
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