Frances Dean
Location
New York, New York
School
Columbia University
Expertise
DIY, Home Decor, Gardening
- Frances is passionate about home decor and is always scouring social media for new and trending ideas to try.
- Having lived in New York City for nearly a decade, she has become an expert at organizing and maximizing small spaces.
- Frances grew up in Tennessee and spent a lot of time gardening and growing fresh fruits and vegetables with her grandmother.
Experience
Frances has worked as a professional writer for nearly a decade. After graduation Frances landed her first job in the industry as fashion assistant at Harpers BAZAAR. She previously covered beauty for STYLECASTER, and her writing has appeared in Architectural Digest, BuzzFeed, and others. At Static Media she covers home and garden news.
Education
Frances holds a Bachelor of the Arts from Columbia University in New York City.
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Stories By Frances Dean
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It can be super tricky to paint corners. While there are two main ways to accomplish this, here's an eco-friendly third that reuses old paint stir sticks.
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Blue jays eat almost anything, and they're very territorial. These garden bullies can scare other birds away, and there's one nut that can really attract them.
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Pastel paint colors are pretty but they're on the way out. Luckily, there are some on-trend and vivid alternatives to fill your walls with stylish color.
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Drew and Jonathan Scott shared their advice for painting edges and protecting fixtures without painter's tape, and the solution is probably in your kitchen.
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If you're interested in treating your feathered friends this fall, try sharing your tasty pumpkin seeds with them -- here's how to do it right.
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Keeping your tools well-maintained will ensure they are in good condition every time you need them. Here is how to sharpen your dull shovel.
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Have you looked at the calendar in late summer and realized you forgot to plant your annuals? Don't panic. Here's what to know about the yearly bloomers.
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Essential oils are thought to help quell the overwhelming scent of paint, but one expert says that there are drawbacks to using this method.
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Sometimes your plants need a new home, and dividing them can give provide a fresh start. But can you do this with roses? Here's what to consider.
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Jonathan Scott and Drew Scott from the HGTV reality series, "Property Brothers," recommend freezing your paintbrush. Why? Let's take a look.
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Sure, an old pair of scissors has a certain rustic charm. But when it comes to scissors, charm won't cut it (literally). Here's how to rejuvenate them.
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Instead of using curtains that are too short, HGTV's Emily Henderson suggests buying curtains that are too long. Here's how to easily shorten them.