Madisen Swenson
Location
Utah, United States
Expertise
Budget-friendly DIYs, Design Trends, Cleaning And Organizing Tips
- Self-described as "house-proud" Madisen has always prioritized her home, and learned to decorate on a shoestring budget in some of the world's major cities.
- She is a reformed clutter queen, and has developed a set of practices and routines to help keep homes pristine and guest-ready.
- In her newly adopted home of London, England, Madisen is constantly seeking out new opportunities to learn about home design through the ages by exploring the city's museums, mansions, and more.
Experience
When Madisen moved into her first dorm room, she knew she had to find affordable and rule-abiding ways to turn her new space into her own. With the help of her roommate, she won The Best Decorated Dorm Room for the year of 2013. The challenge gave her a new love of renter-friendly DIY and low-to-no-budget décor. Madisen has used her love of design and writing for major home brand e-commerce campaigns and continues to share her passion for accessible interior design on House Digest.
Education
Madisen earned a bachelor's degree in writing, rhetoric, and gender studies at the University of Utah. With both degrees in humanities, she works hard to consider the many complicated and nuanced factors that go into making a home with cultural awareness and respect for all.
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Stories By Madisen Swenson
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There are several vegetables that you can sow in the winter that will be peaking up come springtime. From leafy greens to sprouts, here's what to plant.
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Instead of only using a towel bar to keep towels dry in the bathroom, try repurposing this item in every room of the home to organize your belongings.
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When decorating for Thanksgiving this year, adorn your table or living space with a specific color scheme that plays off of common autumnal shades.
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If you're sick of untangling your Christmas lights each year, you need a new storage method. Try this one that's TikTok-approved and reuses one unexpected item.
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Cleaning a large kitchen island is like cleaning the top of car; it can be difficult to reach the middle section. But luckily, with a Swiffer, there is a way.
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A walk-in shower is all the rage these days. While they may seem attractive for many reasons, you should think twice about installing one during your remodel.
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Instead of buying a hummingbird feeder from the store, try making one yourself by repurposing a common household item. Discover 13 DIY project ideas below.
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If your toilet bowl is stained, you don't need to buy an expensive cleaner. Instead, use a natural ingredient that you probably already have in your pantry.
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Bathrooms can be one of the smelliest areas of your home. Luckily, some coffee grounds can be used to help eliminate odors. Here's what to do.
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If you discover that you have bed bugs, you'll probably want to get rid of them immediately. Heat can be used as a solution, but there are pros and cons.
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Vinegar and baking soda are two versatile cleaning tools, and you'd thinking combining them would double their strength. Here's what you should know about that.
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If you're like us, you're trying your best to save the bees. Many changes can be made in your own yard to help them, but don't overlook this mowing mistake.
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Trying to decide which cucumber variety to grow in your garden? Check out our top slicing, pickling, disease-resistant, and weather-tolerant picks.
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All the fun of carving a pumpkin with less work? This is a decorating trend that we can get behind. Here's how to use a drill for your Halloween pumpkins.
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A badly stained toilet isn't a lost cause, especially if you haven't exhausted every cleaning solution. Like this one, which uses an abrasive piece of paper.
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If you notice wasps buzzing about, steer them away by growing this easy herb. Its smell, while cool and refreshing to humans, is one wasps can't quite stand.
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If you've ever needed to clean an article of clothing quickly but didn't have laundry detergent on hand, discover if shower gel would be a good substitute.
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HGTV is home to more than a few creative power couples. So, we asked readers which duo of design stars they would entrust for their next home remodel.
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Mistaking invasive weeds for wildflowers could be detrimental to your garden. That's why it's crucial to discover how to identify and remove these species.
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Love cooking fish and frying food but hate the smell it leaves behind? Well, these two common kitchen ingredients can help eliminate these odors.
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Erin Napier's "Heirloom Rooms: Soulful Stories of Home" gives readers fresh ideas for using heirloom decor. Display your keepsakes and vintage items like this.
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When your room's storage spaces are all fillled, there may be one area you haven't yet utilized: under the bed. Here, check out nine of our favorite bed risers.
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If your herb plants have been overproducing, try drying them out for later use. You can easily do this with one laundry room item you probably have on hand.
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In Season 4, Episode 15 of "Shark Tank," Jennie Nigrosh presented her company Green Garmento and its eco-friendly dry cleaner bags. Here's what happened after.
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Are roly-polys taking over your garden and nibbling on your plants? A few orange slices may be all you need to keep your plants safe. Here's how.
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Macrame hanging planters make chic displays for your favorite houseplants, but they aren't cheap. Make one yourself with a few materials and some patience.
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Although rugs can bring warmth, comfort, and a splash of color to any space, you may want to think twice before placing one in your bathroom. Here's why.