School
Texas State University
Expertise
Cleaning & Organization, DIY Decorating, Sustainable Living
- Brooke's home is filled with handmade wood furniture, carved and stained by her partner, and hand-painted with her artwork.
- While living in a studio apartment, she designed and built a custom "catio" so her furry companion could safely enjoy the balcony.
- She loves to browse secondhand shops and find creative ways to give old furniture and décor new life in her home.
Experience
Brooke joined Static Media as a news writer for House Digest in 2022. As a writer, she covered a wide range of topics, including buzzworthy product reviews, DIY guides, "We Tried It" pieces, celebrity and expert interviews, and on-site reporting at events like Magnolia's 20th Silobration. Outside of the office, Brooke is in the process of converting raw land with a pond and warehouse into a budding homestead, giving her hands-on building experience and connecting her with her local community. More than anything, Brooke loves to publish inspiring home and garden pieces that promote a creative lifestyle and a happy planet.
Education
Brooke graduated from Texas State University with a degree in English and has earned much acclaim for her award-winning writing. In her undergraduate studies, Brooke developed a special affinity for grammar and English syntax, which has translated well into her role as an editor.
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.
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Home Goods
By Brooke Younger
This shower curtain is the opposite of traditional shower curtains in almost every way, starting with the direction it moves. (Hint: It mounts to the ceiling.)
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DIY Home Decor
By Brooke Younger
This creative DIY lets you show off your thrift store finds while helping you get your entryway organized. It makes use of vertical storage, wood, and spindles.
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DIY Home Decor
By Brooke Younger
It takes little effort and only a few materials, including knobs you can find at a thrift store, to make a customizable wood riser for displaying various items.
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Gardening Hacks
By Brooke Younger
If you're looking for a way to eliminate mole crickets, this effective, eco-friendly strategy involves pitting two natural forces against each other.
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Slugs and snails may seem harmless, but they can quickly destroy your garden. This highly-rated product from Amazon will stop those slimy pests in their tracks.
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Furniture
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
IKEA is embracing the end of summer with new launches in August, including decor, kitchenware, and a new collection designed for people who move frequently.
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While golden oak cabinets may feel outdated, there is one customizable and straightforward technique that can give the wood a stylish refresh.
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Furniture
By Brooke Younger
Office furniture can be shockingly expensive, but this lesser-known way to buy secondhand could provide you a larger selection than thrift shops.
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If clutter is taking over your garage when you want to use it, consider folding storage from Lowe's that's there when you need it and currently on sale.
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Landscaping
By Brooke Younger
Pooling water can be a nuisance with any sloped area of your yard or garden, but a retaining wall isn't the only answer. Try this cheaper solution.
By Brooke Younger
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Home Goods
By Brooke Younger
We tested out award-winning sheets that promise to keep you comfortable, cool, and dry throughout the night in 90-degree, Texas weather. Here's what happened.
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While concrete might be seen as a fairly basic, utilitarian material today, it was a part of several trendy home design features throughout the decades.
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Outdoor
By Brooke Younger
Encountering an animal stuck in concrete is a heart-wrenching scenario, and one that requires swift action. Here's how you can help a creature in peril.
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DIY Home Decor
By Brooke Younger
Think a tree stump is just a cumbersome waste of beige space? Think again with this DIY clever, creative hack to turn yours into a work of art.
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Landscaping
By Brooke Younger
To create an aesthetic and durable edge for your driveway, you don't need to rely on pavers or bricks. Try this natural and budget-friendly alternative.
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DIY Home Decor
By Brooke Younger
Bird baths can be made out of just about anything. One metalsmith proved this by creating a stunning, nature-inspired piece out of scrap material.
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Gardening Hacks
By Brooke Younger
Jazzing up your garden with a concrete water feature can be as simple as repurposing an old styrofoam cooler. Here's how to embark on the DIY project.
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DIY Home Decor
By Brooke Younger
Empty metal cans are more than just recyclables. With a large and small can, you can create a wind chime, adding sweet sounds and vibrant color to your home.
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Gardening Hacks
By Brooke Younger
If you have scrap metal left over after a roofing project, don't send it to the junk yard. Instead, use it to build attractive raised beds for your garden.
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Design Hacks
By Brooke Younger
This solution may seem daunting, but it allows you to truly enjoy the best of both worlds when it comes to open and closed floor plans.
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Propagating ferns is a simple process, and if you time it correctly, you can guarantee a burst of fresh growth to help fill out your new plants.
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Exclusives
By Brooke Younger
2026 bedroom trends don't have to require a decor overhaul. Our interior designer shares how to make the space simple sparkle in an exclusive interview.
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DIY Home Decor
By Brooke Younger
Whether you're looking for more budget-friendly Easter decor or want to welcome spring into your home, this box planter is the cutest DIY to fill that need.
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Shopping
By Brooke Younger
More home products are being recalled every year, and 2026 has already seen several household items pulled from shelves due to unexpected safety hazards.
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Gardening Hacks
By Brooke Younger
DIY garden decor doesn't have to be expensive or hard to make. All you need is a log and some plastic nursery pots to create this enchanting outdoor planter.
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Edible Gardening
By Brooke Younger
Cumbers and potatoes might make sense as companion plants in your head, but in reality these two crops do more harm to each other than good.
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The Property Brothers know a thing or two about renovating homes, and they're sure to consider a handful of factors before they demo and rebuild closets.
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