Danielle Ramos-Sullivan
School
St. Francis College
Expertise
Gardening, Organizational Home Tips, Cleaning Hacks
- Danielle is an award-winning writer who has won Best Column by the Parenting Media Association several times and has received Silver and Gold awards from the PMA's for over 10 years in a row.
- She has always had a green thumb and prides herself on growing tomatoes well into November in New York City.
- Her home is truly her favorite place to be and she feels most at peace when it's organized and free of clutter, and she can delve into the wonder of writing poetry and essays. Danielle believes that your home should be an extension of who you are and also make you feel warm and fuzzy.
Experience
Danielle has worked in publishing as a writer and editor for over two decades and has held every title from Editorial Assistant to Editorial Director. She specializes in lifestyle and women's health and has written for New York Parenting, SurvivorNet, Disney's Babble, ASPCA, New York Family Magazine, Midwifery Today, Mommy Poppins, Brooklyn Paper, and several other publications and websites.
Education
Danielle has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights.
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.
Stories By Danielle Ramos-Sullivan
-
One are of your home that you may be forgetting to clean is your shower door tracks. Try cleaning this area of your bathroom with a common kitchen ingredient.
-
Shopping for real estate is a stressful endeavor with a long list of musts, and one detail you should always check out are the home's baseboards.
-
While the quick wash laundry feature can be convenient, there are only a couple scenarios when it should be used. Otherwise, a regular cycle is best.
-
Transformer boxes serve a critical function in neighborhoods, but having one in your backyard can pose safety issues -- here's how to keep your family safe.
-
It can be hard to find plants that survive in coastal conditions, but there is one gorgeous plant that will thrive and attract pollinators to your yard.
-
Sometimes situations pan out the way you hope for, and sometimes they don't. Here's some advice on recovering when a dream house slips out of your grasp.
-
White oak floors are one of the best light-colored options for hardwood, but if yours start to yellow, here's how you can revive its blonde beauty.
-
Even the tidiest cook can't always keep food splatters off kitchen walls; here are some things to avoid when cleaning up those inevitable splatters.
-
Streaky glassware can be a headache, but you don’t need to invest in pricey cleaners to fix the problem. Instead, you can simply use this common kitchen waste.
-
No matter how great that home you're touring looks, it's vital to ask about its past renovations before you buy. Doing so can save you a lot of trouble.
-
Cleaning hardwood flooring might seem like a bit of a challenge. But you only need to take a few precautions. Your old floors will be spic and span in no time.
-
Birds bring so much interest and beauty to any yard. There's one tree you should be sure to plant that provides stunning blooms and birds love it too.
-
Spider mites can decimate your hydrangeas if you're not careful, but there is a pretty simple solution to getting rid of these pests if you're proactive.
-
When you think of a kitchen floor, you likely think of hardwood. However, there is another material you should consider that gives off a more modern look.
-
Everyone needs a working smoke alarm because fires are dangerous and can spread extremely fast. But is there a way you can get a smoke alarm for free?
-
A noticeable scratch can ruin a nice glass table. Thankfully, there's an easy fix for surface-level damage that might already be hanging out in your bathroom.
-
A multi-purpose room can easily become overrun by clutter. Hilary Farr from "Tough Love With Hilary Farr" has an organization solution that saves space.
-
There's a popular houseplant that you may want to avoid if you suffer from allergies, as it produces spores that get released into the air.
-
Ice plants are a beautiful succulent perennial that add vibrancy to any garden. If you want to sow them into your plot, this is the best time to do it.
-
If your shower curtain liner is covered in grime, you may not have to throw it away. There's an easy solution to clean it and make it look like new again.
-
Whenever you notice a change to the appearance of your tree, you should take a closer look. Here's why you shouldn't ignore your tree's bark turning white.
-
Is your comforter too large for your drying machine? Luckily, there's a very simple and cost-effective solution available to solve your problem.
-
Cleaning the toilet is always a little bit gross, in theory -- but if you're using a sponge to clean the toilet, it's even more gross than you might think.
-
It can be nice to witness different animal species visiting your yard. Tying an orange ribbon around the trees in your yard will attract this bird.
-
Blue toilet seat stains can be a recurring nightmare, but this simple cleaning hack ensures that you can get rid of them for good.
-
Spring cleaning can be a daunting task. Instead of waiting to tidy up your entire home all at once, discover how the 2-minute rule could change your life.
-
There are better uses for old pillowcases than throwing them out. They can be used as a cleaning tool and work exceptionally well for some household areas.