School
St. Edward's University
Expertise
Home Organization, Aging-In-Place Renovations, DIY Home Hacks
- In 2022, Clara and her husband bought their first family home, where she finds fun, useful maintenance tricks to keep everything in order.
- With a house full of rambunctious animals and her very active son, she's had to discover a functional routine and interesting ways to keep things in her home hygienic, safe, and organized.
- Thanks to her years of writing about home improvement, Clara enjoys creating cleaning and seasonal maintenance checklists to make home tasks easier.
Experience
Clara began professionally writing eight years ago when her professor pushed her to pitch a story to a digital magazine. With a fire ignited in her soul, she continued to pump out articles for digital magazines, marketing agencies, and small businesses. For four years, Clara helped a small home improvement business expand its digital and social media marketing while also digging into the intricacies and trends of home remodeling and improvement. In her free time, she's spreading the love of reading and writing to her little one and is busy writing about her own fantasy worlds and characters.
Education
Clara earned her B.A. in English writing and rhetoric from St. Edward's University. She also completed a study abroad program in South Korea at the Catholic University of Korea.
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Even if you're an avid recycler, some plastic containers still end up in landfills. Instead, try repurposing your old plastic containers around the house.
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Everyone wants privacy in their yard. However, the type of plant you use to keep eyes out may be letting mosquitoes in. Here's what to know before planting.
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