Jeana Harris
Expertise
Real Estate, DIY Remodeling, Gardening & Homesteading
- For more than five years, Jeana has written extensively about Central Indiana's hottest real estate on a monthly basis.
- Jeana is well-versed in working on home projects within a tight budget, becoming an expert at scouring the Internet for DIY solutions to various weekend projects.
- She bought an 1830s "fixer-upper" and has done nearly all the work. This is her second fixer-upper property in the last decade, so she is extremely familiar with the ins and outs of old home renovations and the unique set of challenges they bring. She has worked through just about all of them.
Experience
Jeana has worked as a freelance writer for the last five years, with a specific focus on hot real estate and all things home. She is a contributing editor for Indianapolis Monthly Magazine and writes the 'Realty Check' feature each month. Jeana has toured some of Indy's most jaw-dropping properties to tell their stories in the 'Home of the Month' feature. She's an expert in weekend home improvement projects and DIY successes (with a few DIY disasters, too). If there's a trick or home hack, she's probably tried it, and she's always on the hunt for more. Living in the country on several acres, she's a devoted gardener and loves experimenting with new plants, landscaping trends, and homesteading projects.
Education
Jeana double-majored in English and creative writing at Purdue University, where she was awarded the honor of Most Outstanding Senior in the Creative Writing Department.
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Stories By Jeana Harris
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There's nothing like the smell of fresh mulch to make a gardener's heart pitter patter with excitement. Why? It signals the beginning of the growing season.
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Whether this is your first season gardening or you're an experienced gardener who wants to add bold accents to your flower bed, you can't go wrong with red.
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Although this Fabuloso TikTok hack has exploded in popularity, is it actually safe for your plumbing or will it do more harm than good in the long run?
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Ah, the lovely gladiolus. These gorgeous flowering perennials are known for their height and prolific blooms, plus they're low maintenance and easy to grow.
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According to the Airbnb listing, the giant faux potato can sleep two guests. It's a one bedroom, one bathroom combo, though the bathroom is in a separate silo.
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If your fridge doesn't seem to be cooling like it once did, read on to discover some common issues that could be causing your temperature woes.
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The main tool you'll need to get water rings off of your wooden table is probably sitting in your bathroom right now, according to Better Homes & Gardens.
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Not only does coffee transform us from our zombie states into functioning adults every morning, but it can be an incredible nutrient for your garden, too.
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Believe it or not, you probably already have the only cleaning product you really need -- and it's sitting on your bar cart or inside your liquor cabinet.
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There are a handful of mistakes that everyone makes when planting tomatoes, but if you plan accordingly, you can avoid these pitfalls.
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When you think about all the communal surfaces you touch (like gas station pumps), it's no wonder your phone screen can become a hotbed host to nasty germs.
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Hydrangeas are relatively easy to grow and maintain, as long as you avoid some common mistakes everyone makes when planting them.
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Take the advice of Hilary Farr and splurge on this one item for your garden to make your outdoor spaces really shine. It helps with curb appeal, too.
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As long as you avoid the following bad habits, your lawn should reward you with a healthy, vibrant green color and pure softness underneath your bare feet.
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Experts agree that there's one landscaping mistake that really decreases the value of your home, and it might not be what you'd expect.
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Once you plan out your perennials and give them proper time to thrive, your gardens can look amazing, and you won't have to keep purchasing plants each year.
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If your hostas are growing too large for their area or you'd simply like to propagate new plants elsewhere in your garden, you'll want to divide them.
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While planting seeds can be such a rewarding and relatively easy process, there's a major mistake you want to avoid, or else none of your seeds will germinate.
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While houseplants are a perfect choice for giving any room in your home an effortless boho vibe, you have to choose them very wisely when you have a cat.
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When it comes to gardening, you may have heard of the term "deadheading" but aren't sure what it is or whether you should be doing it. Read on for the scoop.
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Although we might think the toilet is the dirtiest place in the bathroom, there's another commonly used spot that has the most germs. Read on to find out.
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While we agree dogs are truly man's best friend, they wreak havoc on couches — and we're not talking about dirt. Here's why you should keep dogs off the couch.
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When you're trying to grow a healthy lawn, shade can feel like a curse. Thankfully, some grass varieties can thrive with only a few hours of sunlight per day.
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Even if you don't enlist a professional stager to spruce up the home you're putting on the market, here's what not to do when staging your home for sale.
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Even if you've done a thorough job cleaning your sink, it's common for a bad smell to come from the drain. Here's the quickest way to get rid of drain odor.
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When it comes to the germiest places in your entire home, two of the worst are lurking within your kitchen — and they might surprise you. Read on.
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Pets can wreak havoc on furniture, so it's important to choose materials that will stand up to them. These are the best couch materials for pet owners.