Claire Dangalan
Location
Baguio City, Philippines
School
Saint Louis University, Baguio City
Expertise
Property Management, Sustainable Home Design, Gardening
- After working as a proofreader and freelance feature writer at Gulf News for 8 years, Claire worked as the marketing manager of a leading property management company in Dubai.
- While freelancing for Friday magazine (Dubai), Claire wrote an article about green building, and this got her interested in sustainable architecture and home design.
- Although Claire admits that she didn't inherit her mom's and maternal grandmother's green thumbs, it didn't stop her from going plant-crazy during the pandemic and building a mini jungle in her balcony.
Experience
Claire has been writing professionally since 2009. Back in 2014, she helped set up Ananke, a UAE-based online women's magazine, by writing articles on women's issues and working as the features editor. It was during her stint with Ananke that Claire experienced one of the high points of her writing career: interviewing Marion Nestle, a prominent American food scientist, molecular biologist, and public health advocate. She now works full time as a content editor, and continues to freelance as an editor, copywriter, ghostwriter, and writing reviewer.
Education
Claire has a bachelor's degree in English and has yet to finish her thesis for her master's in sociocultural anthropology.
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Stories By Claire Dangalan
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Have centipedes invaded your home? Well, it's time to kick them out with one pungent vegetable that's sure to send those creepy crawlies packing.
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Keeping your floors spotless when you live with pets can be a challenge. Here's why you should be vacuuming your hard flooring for the best results.
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It's important to stop cutworms before they have a chance to fell your new tomato plants Once a tomato plant is cut off at its stem, it's gone for good.
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While dahlias would provide color and dimension growing next to the much-shorter potato plant, there are reasons why these two don't thrive as neighbors.
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Are pests and yellowing leaves visible on your peace lily? Some fertilizer may be necessary. Try these two household options to boost magnesium and fight pests.
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Hyacinths are a beautiful flower with a lovely fragrance. If you're considering planting them and have kids and pets at home, learn if it's safe to do so.
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It's not only us who love our pumpkins, but insects and wildlife too. If you want yours pest-free come fall, all it takes is this one hot kitchen ingredient.
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Keeping the home clean and tidy requires a range of cleaning products. This is the kitchen ingredient you can use to deal with maggots around the house.
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Are weeds taking over your garden, leaving you frustrated and exhausted? If so, it's time to introduce you to a game-changing tool that makes weeding a breeze.
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To keep garden pests at bay, a change to the type of planter you use could be the solution you're looking for, especially when it comes to snails and slugs.
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When it comes to bed bugs, the time is now to get rid of them, and your cat's litter box holds an effective solution. Here's what cat litter does to bed bugs.
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Boiling water might seem like the ideal solution to your pest problem, but you'll probably just end up with a soggy mattress that's still full of bed bugs.
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Living in a wet climate can pose a challenge to the health of your garden. It's essential to choose the right mulch to avoid challenging soil issues.
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Bamboo toilet paper is all the rage right now but if you're unsure about taking the plunge, consider the environmental impact as well as its durability.
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While daffodils add a beautiful burst of color, they can multiply over time. If you find they're taking over your garden, here's how to remove them.
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After cooking dinner, the last thing you want to do is struggle removing burnt food from your pans. Try this Alka-Seltzer hack to simplify the process
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Mums are welcome additions to any flower garden but quickly succumb to harmful pests. Protect these iconic plants by learning about their most common threats.
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Vinegar is an all-purpose tool that can be used for cooking, cleaning, and even gardening. Before planting your seeds, use this trick to help them sprout.
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If you're looking to enhance seed germination or boost your plants' immunity, adding this medicine to your vegetable garden may yield a healthier harvest.
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While companion planting can significantly enhance the health of your plants, strawberries and tomatoes are two garden favorites that need to be separated.
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If you have a gorgeous variegated Monstera, it can be disappointing to see it losing its variegation. Here's how to ensure your Monstera keeps its variegation.
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Roly-poly bugs make up an important part of the garden ecosystem. However, could they also be harming your garden in some way? Here's what we know.
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Squirrels may be cute but they can wreak havoc on a garden as they love to eat up plants. This pinwheel hack will deter them and protect your crops.
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While certain bugs can be beneficial in the garden, others are not so welcome. One TikToker shares a unique method for getting rid of mealy bugs.
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While there are an abundance of beautiful plant options to adorn your garden with, there's one flower you'll want to avoid if you have a dog.
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Eggs boast a variety of benefits for our overall health, and this goes for orchids, too. Here's how to improve your orchids just by using eggs.
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Buying some skimmer socks may be a wise choice if your pool filter is always getting clogged up with debris. However, do they really make a difference?