School
George Washington University
Expertise
Mid-Century modern architecture & decor, Frugal renovations & DIY hacks, Unconventional design choices & creative reuse
- In 2023, Meg documented her transformation of an empty metal building into a hostel with a kitchen, bathroom, common areas, and bunk room as well as hiker-friendly outdoor spaces.
- Her collection of Dwell magazines, a leading architecture and design publication, dates to 2003.
- She was tapped to redesign and reorganize office space for a Harvard University professor and the nonpublic areas of a destination day spa.
Experience
Meg began her career with the National Park Service in Washington, D.C., but hung up her preservation tools when her love of redesign and restoration drew her to writing. She began her career with the National Park Service in Washington, D.C., but hung up her preservation tools when her love of redesign and restoration drew her to writing. While honing her skills as a renovator, she has published numerous articles, including an item in Southern Living magazine. Meg has restored three homes while residing in them, selling them only when it was time to move. Neglected by previous owners, an architect-designed Mid-Century Modern needed structural repairs and the reversal of lackluster design choices. Removing walls in an unremarkable 1970s ranch created space for a much larger kitchen and open-concept living spaces. Her current project is the restoration of a large Federal-style home. Meg's love of creating beautiful, livable spaces extends to exterior design, including landscape layouts incorporating gardens, hardscapes, and greenery.
Education
Meg attended George Washington University in Washington, D.C., majoring in speech and drama.
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Edible Gardening
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A fast-growing plant seems like a good thing, but some species are invasive. These herbs can be harmful to local plants and are hard to remove once established.
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Ready to jazz up your shade garden? Try a colorful ground-covering flower that pollinators can’t resist while bringing life and beauty to those shady spots.
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As wonderful as the shade of old neighborhood trees can be, certain tree types are especially at risk of an infestation currently plaguing South Carolina.
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Gardening Hacks
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Are squirrels stealing the seeds from your feeders that were intended for birds? Easily send them packing by choosing a seed birds love and squirrels loathe.
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Want to attract hummingbirds to your patio or porch? Discover the easy-to-grow hanging basket flowers that will bring these delightful visitors to your space.
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Gardening Hacks
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Unsightly weeds can ruin an otherwise beautiful lawn. However, harsh chemicals are not the only way to get rid of them. There are safer alternatives.
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Landscaping
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A lush, green lawn is the goal, but there are many issues that could stand in the way. Discover one lawn care task that could be the key to healthy grass.
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Landscaping
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A luscious ground cover that's also low maintenance is a win-win. This grass fits the bill, allowing you to enjoy a healthy lawn with little work.
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Landscaping
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Finding the right ground cover to fill the space under your hydrangea shrubs is important. If you live in certain areas, this plants works beautifully.
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Edible Gardening
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It's frustrating to see your cantaloupe vines flourish without them growing any fruit. Discover common reasons for this fruitless issue.
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Plant selection is a key part of attracting hummingbirds and pollinators to your yard. Consider this sweet-smelling flowering shrub for your landscape.
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Edible Gardening
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Want to grow better, more flavorful basil? Get tips for adding this one simple companion plant that will transform your basil plants and enhance their growth.
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If you set azaleas up for success when planting, you will have a greater chance of having a beautiful, months-long flurry of blooms for years to come.
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It can be difficult to incorporate color into your garden if you want to reserve water, but this beautiful pink flower thrives with next to no H2O.
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Edible Gardening
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Coffee grounds are a beneficial soil additive for plenty of different plants, but they carry an extra benefit for one vegetable in particular.
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Landscaping
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While there are herbicides you could use to remove dandelions from your lawn, check out two natural alternatives that won't cause much harm to your grass.
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Landscaping
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If you live in Texas and want a lush, green lawn, discover the best time of year to plant your specific type of grass seed so that it thrives.
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