Jessica Daniels
School
The Ohio State University
Expertise
The Home Depot, Comfortable Chairs, Built-in Bookcases
- Jessica used to doodle architectural designs for her dream house as a child.
- She believes in completely overhauling her kitchenware every few years.
- She can be wooed with charger plates.
Experience
Jessica lacks the skills of a great housekeeper, but aspires to one day learn to fake them. She has an eye for color and patterns and a good spacial imagination with which to fantasize about remodeling once she wins the lottery. She loves to shop for other people, but struggles to remember that more is not always better. She has always loved to write and has freelanced off and on since 2014. Currently, Jessica is working on a book of terrible poems.
Education
Jessica earned a BA in English from The Ohio State University, with a focus on creative writing, in 2001.
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Stories By Jessica Daniels
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Carpet needing a refresh? In your pantry, you likely have the ingredients you need to mix together a DIY deodorizer you can activate each time you vacuum.
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With just a pool noodle or two, you can craft your very own nautical pilings (or pier posts) to decorate an entryway, a mantel, or corner of a room.
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Marble flooring is popular but also high-maintenance, and stains can set easily into the stone. Luckily, there's a way to remove such color without scrubbing.
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Carpet stains can be unsightly, but luckily many of them can be treated and removed. Even better, this ingredient in your spice rack can do the trick.
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Rather than spending a ton of money on jars for plant propagation, or giving up your drinking glasses, just grab a few salt shakers from Dollar Tree.
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If you're looking to go beyond the classic carved or whole pumpkin on your front porch this Halloween, check out this DIY succulent pumpkin from David Bromstad.
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This spray can surprisingly pack a one-two punch in preserving fall pumpkins, both in the décor's look and from critters looking to munch on some winter squash.
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We love WD-40 for all sorts of things around the house, but before you spray it on your shutters, know the type of shutters you should never use it on.
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The most important aspect of any renovation process is safety. Jasmine Roth shares what task you need to do before demoing any area of your home.
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After carving your pumpkins, there's a final step you should take before placing them on your front porch. Learn how WD-40 could benefit your jack-o'-lanterns.
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The counter you choose for your kitchen remodel has a huge impact on the space. Mina Starsiak Hawk has a favorite, but recommends this affordable alternative.
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Cleaning the toilet is often an unpleasant task, so if you're looking for an easier way to keep it sparkling, you may want to consider this particular upgrade.
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If raccoons are sneaking into your yard at night and knocking over your trash cans, try using a specific type of light to deter them from entering your space.
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Don't let your pumpkins go to waste – this DIY pumpkin bird feeder is a perfect seasonal decoration that will keep your yard festive and your wildlife happy.
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Is your yard overgrown with invasive weeds? Discover what triclopyr is and if you should use it on your property, as well as some precautions.
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With this TikTok method, you can carve your pumpkin for Halloween much faster than a knife. But if you're not careful, you could shred your pumpkin to bits.
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Are you sick of having to clean out your bird feeders? Learn how to make a feeder out of an apple that will completely decompose so no cleanup is necessary.
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While IKEA is best known for its furniture, this retailer also sells kitchen appliances. Before you purchase these pieces, discover if they're worth the money.
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Irises are a beautiful addition to any garden, but planting them can prove tedious. Luckily, TikTok has a shovel hack that will make the job quick and painless.
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While rubbing alcohol is commonly used to kill spiders and repel them from the home, there are a few reasons why you may want to use another product instead.
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While shoe organizers are typically used to store (you guessed it) shoes, they can also be used to organize a number of other items around the house.
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While they don't pose a danger to humans, stink bugs are still unwelcome. Luckily, you likely already have a kitchen staple on hand that will ward them off.
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Are you looking for stunning dupes of coveted furniture items? With the Amazon app, it's simple to find alternatives to high-end home decor at lower prices.
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Sadly, we're all muggles in a muggle world, but that doesn't mean we can't hack our way into some floating witch hats. Here's how to pull off this trick.
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Mums are the flower of fall, but many don't realize how much care these plants need. Try this TikTok hack for getting your mums to look their best all season.
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Drainage is an important part of gardening, especially if you're using garden planters. This wine cork hack offers a genius solution for your drainage problems.
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Does your yard have a large slope that you want to landscape? Try planting these ornamental grasses, bushes, trees, and flowers that can thrive on a hill.