Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Expertise
Cleaning & Organizing, Rental Living, Eco-Friendly Habits
- Lauren recently achieved her dream of moving across the country and living in a house that is over 150 years old.
- She is focused on making her house a home with budgeting and eco-friendly choices.
- When she's not entranced by DIY videos online, she loves exploring outside and checking out local architecture.
Experience
Lauren has worked in digital media publishing since graduating from college, where she discovered a love for writing and research. Since moving across the country to rent a charming 150-year-old home with her friends, she's often had to use her research skills to figure out how to make a rental space feel like home. As a news writer for House Digest, she hopes to share her findings about clean, sustainable, budget-friendly living. When she's not at her computer, Lauren loves exploring the city and checking out local architecture.
Education
Lauren obtained her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from DePauw University.
House Digest uses a knowledgeable team of editors, writers, and experts to create all our content. We dive deep into the always-evolving conversations surrounding design and home trends, striving to deliver the most current and helpful tips, strengthened by expert takes and tutorials from our talented team.
As we cover many fields of expertise, we make it a priority to ensure every beat remains fresh and comprehensive. Additional information on our editorial process available here.
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Furniture
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These tables featured all sorts of shapes and (novelty) designs, though the cabinet-style was most common. The cabinets were also typically lined with metal.
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DIY Home Decor
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Old shovels, even rusty and broken ones, can be repurposed for this amazing DIY water feature that uses some basic supplies and beginner woodworking skills.
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DIY Home Decor
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If you have an overabundance of blankets and are looking for a unique way to store them, then this simple DIY could be the perfect project for you.
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Home Improvement
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Between expensive ink, paper jams, and the rise of digital documents, more households are questioning whether owning a printer still makes sense.
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Kitchen Remodel
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The microwave has been a staple on kitchen counters for decades, but it's losing traction in favor of other appliances. Here's why you may not need one.
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Home Goods
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This illuminating thrift store find could make a gorgeous statement piece for your home -- or bring a substantial bit of cash, should you choose to sell it.
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If you need a place to store your lawn mower, but don't want the expense or hassle of buying, then this DIY pallet project may be just what you're looking for.
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DIY Home Decor
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Don't toss out those dandelion stems you've dug up — turn them into something creative instead! Here's how to make some adorable mini baskets with them.
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The yellowing fixtures of decades past may be their most common incarnation, but these days vertical blinds have more variety to fit in with modern looks.
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Home Goods
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To give your home some mid-century charm, look out for these items that were once a mainstay in American households, but are now a lucky thrift store find.
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DIY Home Decor
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With some glue and craftiness, you can create a tabletop display stand that is a stylish yet functional way to increase storage on any counter.
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While there are some functional parts of your home that you may be tempted to hide with decor, be careful — this one could lead to HVAC issues.
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Home Goods
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Baskets are one of the most useful and stylish items you can use for home organization, and thanks to this IKEA find, they're affordable, too.
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Laundry & Linens
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Overloading your washer is a surefire way to wear down your machine and end up with still-dirty laundry, but it's important to know what full actually means.
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DIY Home Decor
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If you've been collecting plastic lids to recycle, save them from the bin. Pick out the largest one and use it to create this cute, practical storage organizer.
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DIY Home Decor
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Most broken wood or vinyl window shutters are worth repairing and repurposing. They're ultra-cottagecore, so why not bring them indoors to use as wall decor?
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DIY Home Decor
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If you want fancier-looking kitchen cabinets, there's a renter-friendly hack to elevate them without spending too much time and money on the upgrade.
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DIY Home Decor
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Concealed storage almost always looks sleeker. If you have an uncovered basket that you want to upgrade, consider trying out this simple DIY.
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Shopping
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If you're trying to draw in hummingbirds, normal bird baths aren't the best option. Upgrade your setup with this convenient fountain from Amazon.
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Is your birdbath full of algae and leaves? It needs a clean, but you may want to rethink using this common cleaner once you understand how it can harm birds.
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Those reusable drink containers are eco-friendly, but they can cause clutter. Keep them organized and accessible with a handy product from Five Below.
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Cleaning
By Lauren LaMore
Traditional sponges might be convenient, but their plastic makeup could be damaging to the environment and, potentially, you and your family's health.
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DIY Home Decor
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Lace adds a touch of luxury to any interior design, and you can upcycle a lamp shade using this simple DIY and your own favorite lace fabric.
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Design Hacks
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Kitchen towels can fall off their hangers and make the kind of mess they're meant to clean up, which is why this DIY solution is so helpful.
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Home Goods
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If you want Pyrex-style dishes without Pyrex prices, this affordable option from Aldi might be the food storage solution you’ve been looking for.
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This type of organizer is intended to help you keep lightweight clothing easily accessible so your closets and drawers don't become a mess.
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DIY Home Decor
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Have an old teacup that you don't reach for anymore? Consider turning it into a cute and whimsical birdbath with this clever and simple DIY.
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