Carrie Bradon
School
University Of Central Florida
Expertise
Home Organization, Natural Products, Curating A Healthy Home
- Carrie has tackled many topics at House Digest, but her personal highlight was her piece "Could Wool Be The Dreamiest Type Of Pillow On The Market?"
- She was a regular contributor to the Austin-American Statesman, where she wrote for their Homes and Gardens columns.
- Carrie is always looking for ways to improve her home — inside and out — and loves sharing the tips and tricks she has learned with others through her writing.
Experience
Carrie has been writing professionally for nearly a decade. As a news writer with House Digest, she has become an expert when it comes to home cleaning, decluttering, and reviewing home and garden projects. Having written on home-related topics for over six years, she has gained a plethora of knowledge on all things pertaining to home design, improvement, and maintenance. As a mom and dog owner, Carrie understands the importance of safe and natural cleaning alternatives. She is always researching new methods to freshen up her home. Carrie loves how writing combines her research aptitude and desire to share ideas with others. In addition to her writing career, she is passionate about traveling — she is especially fond of Chile, where she lived for a year — health, human behavior, and psychology.
Education
Carrie earned her B.A. in English literature at the University of Central Florida.
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Stories By Carrie Bradon
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IKEA is known for its assortment of products designed to bring order to your home. These are the retailer's best drawer organizers to keep your storage tidy.
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If you're tired of having to rummage through a closet to find something with minimal light, this affordable lighting fix is just the thing you need.
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Ultra-high kitchen storage can be frustrating and inconvenient. But, there are some hard-to-reach cabinet solutions that can help you utilize the space.
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Looking to get rid of those annoying indoor or outdoor rust stains that have popped up on even non-metallic surfaces? We may have the answer.
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Thinking about revamping your backyard with some new furniture? The outdoor bean bag is the ultimate piece of comfy furniture to accessorize your outdoor space.
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Learn how to organize your spice cabinet without spending a lot of money. Upcycle empty Nescafe coffee jars to make custom jars for your herbs and spices.
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Revamp your laundry routine by embracing the perks of incorporating a DIY clothesline into your outdoor space. Benefit from cost savings and fragrant clothes.
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You may not have considered doing this with your watering can, but it's important for the health of your plants, whether the watering can is metal or plastic.
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Just because you have a small laundry room doesn't mean you're doomed to cleaning supplies chaos. Enter the broom closet, an old school idea that still works.
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Discover the ripening drawer trick for closet decluttering. Learn how to use it to say goodbye to closet chaos and hello to a neatly organized space.
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It's critical that you try and maintain your dryer vent and clean it often. Luckily, there's a very solid cleaning kit just waiting to help.
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Cleaning the stovetop is obvious, but there are other "hidden" areas that are easy to forget. Here's a guide to cleaning the less obvious parts of your oven.
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Most people know they need to wash their sheets and mattress protectors, but what about vacuuming the mattress? Here's why and how to do it.
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IKEA shoppers voted overwhelmingly in favor of one particular sofa bed as the best option overall when it comes to practicality, price, and comfort.
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Hydrogen peroxide is a potent and eco-friendly stain remover, but it can ruin certain fabrics. Here's how to safely use this naturally powerful laundry aid.
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While you may be tempted to follow a TikTok tutorial on how to deep clean your washing machine, there's one main reason why it could actually be dangerous.
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Ever wished there was a way to instantly update a grungy patio floor? Well, thanks to IKEA, there kind of is. Check out this renter-friendly flooring solution.
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If you hate lugging around a rubber garden hose, you may have considered purchasing an expandable type. Find out three of the best options based on reviews.
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IKEA's magnetic board is an ingenious way to hide unsightly blemishes on your walls while also creating some fun and creative DIY home décor in the process.
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A ceiling fan is a great way to keep cool in the summer while cutting energy costs, but you need to make sure it's spinning in the right direction.
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If you suffer from night sweats during the summer months or just want to regulate your room temperature a bit easier, this IKEA duvet could be the answer.
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Our Scandinavian cousins have an enlightening approach to bedding design that may cause you and your partner to sleep more soundly every night.
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If you're looking for a way to get gum out of your favorite bed sheets, there's an easy method involving a popular kitchen pantry staple.
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When buying a lawn leveling rake, you want to be sure you get it right the first time. We share our favorite high-quality rake and our best shopping tips.
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It's frustrating when weeds pop up between your beautifully laid patio pavers, but there are a few ways to prevent those weed seeds from sprouting.
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Cleaning a toilet is never a pleasant or exciting experience, but with this nifty toilet brush, this gross chore just got a lot easier. Take a look.
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There's a lot of gardening advice on TikTok, but not all of it is sound. Here's why you shouldn't try this strawberry growing hack -- and what to do instead.