Kelly Catlin
School
Monmouth University
Expertise
Home Decor, Real Estate, Organic Home And Garden
- Kelly enjoys keeping an organic home for her family and selects articles that reflect this. She also loves to craft with her family and wants to share different budget-friendly DIY projects with readers.
- She is an experienced copywriter, editor, and blogger specializing in organic cooking and cleaning, DIY crafts, music, marketing, and SEO.
- Kelly excels at writing real estate articles and has worked extensively on tracking market trends in the Canadian real estate market.
Experience
Kelly is a mom who loves to cook, bake, and craft. She is a former teacher turned professional writer and began with a personal organic parenting blog. This transitioned into writing SEO blogs for many companies and eventually into music journalism, infusing her musical background with her love of writing. As an educator, she created and managed a Gifted and Talented program and competed in national STEM competitions. She also worked with special needs children and taught English as a second language before leaving the industry to pursue writing. Kelly currently writes for an online music magazine, has a book coming out, and has experience freelancing for some of North America's most prominent SEO firms. Her debut novel, "Kurt: Forever in Bloom," comes out on 2.20.2025 with Genius Book Publishing and features exclusive interviews with seminal musicians; a portion of profits benefit a myriad of charities, including AFSP and several organizations that assist children in need.
Education
Kelly has a Bachelor of Science in special education and is a former teacher. She holds dual standard certificates as a teacher of the handicapped and an elementary school teacher. She has math and English language arts endorsements, the latter helping her cultivate her writing career.
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Stories By Kelly Catlin
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Are you planning on getting rid of your old hose? Well, don't! There is a simple way you can transform it into a backyard storage essential. Here's how.
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This pool noodle hack will transform your bathtub into a tranquil oasis. The best part is that it will only cost you a few dollars and a few minutes to DIY.
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Most of the Flexzilla's reviews on Amazon are positive, but some customers have some very legitimate concerns about the safety of this garden hose.
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Give small birds a place to nest in your yard with this straightforward DIY birdhouse. All you need is an empty coffee container and some simple supplies.
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Are you worried there may be mice hiding in your oven? Here are ways to properly identify an infestation and the steps required to get rid of them.
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If your kids are all grown up, don't throw away those baby gates just yet. This DIY hack shows you how to create a garden gate to keep out unwanted visitors.
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Save time and stir paint easily with zip ties and a drill! Learn how this paint stirring hack works to ensure perfectly-mixed paint every time.
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If you would like to have some extra privacy from prying eyes, there's a great TikTok hack you should try. This genius concept is super simple and customizable.
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Toilet seats can be tricky to shop for, but Bemis has managed to change the toilet seat game. Here's why you might want a Bemus seat for your bathroom.
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If you're into fun and cute DIY projects for the garden, and you have a rusty firepit and kettle lying around, check out this TikTok how-to.
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There's nothing quite like a fun and thrifty pool noodle hack. This simple idea will help you identify which doors are freshly painted and keep track of coats.
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Laundering a pillow the size of the Snoogle body pillow is no easy feat, and you should be careful to avoid making these cleaning mistakes that could ruin it.
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It can be challenging to store pots and pans in the kitchen cabinets, as they are clunky and take up space. But with this TikTok hack, that's all in the past.
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We have another DIY home improvement hack from TikTok that will help you create privacy windows without breaking the bank. You only need a few supplies.
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Tearing a perfect slice into your aluminum foil might seem like an impossible task, but this hack ensures you have a straight edge every time.
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Have a beautiful outdoor shower but need a bit more privacy this summer? IKEA has the perfect item to hide you away while you take an outdoor shower.
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Although both Dollar Tree and Dollar General are affordable, one is better than the other when it comes to purchasing flower pots and garden essentials.
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"Love It or List It" star Hilary Farr detailed exactly which paint colors to use and avoid for prospective sellers looking to put their homes on the market.
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Garden hoses, while useful to have in your yard, are not the most visually pleasing to look at. Luckily, you can stylishly store them with this basket hack.
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Line-drying laundry allows your linens to last longer and saves energy, but it can also leave annoying creases. This pool noodle hack is the ultimate solve.
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Before you toss out an old coffee can, check out this super easy and convenient hack that will allow you to step up your organization game in your garage.
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When skimming your pool, the last thing you want is to have issues scooping up leaves and debris. This pool noodle hack will eliminate any such frustrations.
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Although bathroom countertop organizers may sometimes complete the design of a space, there are a few reasons why you may want to rethink using them.
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Cast iron pans can be a hassle to clean properly, but there's a simple hack that involves a coffee filter and several other items that will work wonders.
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Keeping your cabinets clean and organized can get tiring, but one easy trick using a budget-friendly Dollar Tree product can make it much easier.
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TikTok is lauding a hack that eliminates rats using baking soda. Does this actually work for pest control, and is it a safe, kind way to rid yourself of rats?
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If you have a ton of fun pool toys but no place to store them, then a couple of products from Dollar Tree can become your simple DIY organizer!