Emily Mendez
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
School
Indiana University, Bloomington
Expertise
Home Improvement, Design, Cleaning Hacks
- Emily loves learning about home improvement, remodeling, and design.
- On the weekends, she enjoys binge-watching her favorite HGTV shows like "Beach Hunters."
- One of Emily's areas of expertise is home organization and the satisfaction that comes with finding a home for misplaced things.
Experience
Emily has more than eight years of experience as a writer. In 2023, she joined House Digest as a news writer, covering a range of topics—from home improvement and cleaning to gardening, real estate, and design. In addition to home and design topics, she is interested in writing about mental health. Her work has appeared in eCounseling, TherapyTribe, and Sondermind. She also occasionally writes about travel.
Education
Emily has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Indiana University, Purdue University in Indianapolis, a master's degree in mental health counseling, and an Ed.S. degree in counseling psychology from IU in Bloomington. She also has a specialization in content strategy from Northwestern University in Chicago.
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Stories By Emily Mendez
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You can clean your garage door, make your home's exterior look stunning, and instantly increase its curb appeal just by following these four easy steps.
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This uncommon living room item can help you keep your space clean and tidy, and you can even find options that suit your interior design aesthetic.
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Fertilizing your lawn is a great way to keep it looking healthy and lush. But what happens if you forget to treat it in the fall? Here's what to know.
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Maggots can make your home into their home pretty quickly. Here are the signs of a maggot infestation, and here's how to handle it.
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What is that awkwardly-placed toilet doing in your basement? Read more to learn about the Pittsburg potty and what it was actually designed to do.
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You don't want your kitchen color scheme to fall out of fashion, do you? Check out what the tastemakers are saying about hues and shades in the kitchen.
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TikTok provides a proverbial smorgasbord of holiday-themed DIY decor ideas. Here's one geared towards fans of the mythical leprechaun.
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WD-40 has a plethora of uses -- from cleaning sporting goods to cleaning your bathroom. But did you know the spray could also prevent wasting excess spray foam?
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It's hard to get comfortable in a cramped bathroom, but if you're feeling too boxed in, there are ways to make your bathroom look and feel bigger.
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It's totally reasonable to be a little suspicious of products at dollar stores, but are low-cost seeds also intrinsically low quality? We explore the answer.
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Pool noodles are a surprisingly effective tool for many a home DIY project. But here's what to know before deciding to paint your tubular friend.
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Running out of storage space in your kitchen is a serious matter, so try this simple solution to make some much-needed room for your kitchen essentials.
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Storing cutting boards can be tricky, since they need to be easy to access. One Instagram user came up with a solution that has the internet divided.
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Copper backsplashes are rising in popularity, but there are several factors to consider before choosing this material. Here's what to know about this trend.
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HGTV star Nate Berkus is an expert on all things home and design, a title he's earned with genius ideas like hiding your TV in a closet if you have the room.
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Your kitchen island is one of the most useful and versatile spaces in the home, so follow these tips to keep it looking and operating at its best.
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If you're looking forward to a delicious Spring harvest, sow the seeds of this vegetable before winter ends -- or else you may have to wait until next year.
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A Dutch oven is a super useful cookware piece, but how should you properly clean it? Try using this kitchen cleaner you probably already have on hand.
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If you have loud neighbors, TikTok has the answer. Find out how to muffle the sound with an affordable, accessible, and easy-to-install product.
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While starting a garden can be expensive, it doesn't have to be. One TikToker shows how she was able to begin growing produce for just a few hundred dollars.
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Do you have old or worn-down cabinets with doors that won't shut all the way? Try out this simple trick that will easily keep them fully closed.
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Do you want to improve your focus and mood while working in your home office? Find out why adding a cup of baking soda to this room could be beneficial.
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If your home has a crawl space, it's crucial that you know about encapsulation. Discover what this is and if you could DIY this project to save money.
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If you own an older house or are thinking about purchasing one, discover the one feature your home may have that could cause serious plumbing issues.
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To prevent shrinking your clothes on laundry day, it's important to know what fabric types are the most susceptible to damage and how to avoid this problem.
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If you're planning on visiting an estate sale and want to get the best deal on all your finds, there's one simple trick that could save you loads of money.
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If your home is drafty, it may be because of old or damaged windows. Try these tips to reseal drafty windows and keep out the winter chill.