Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Expertise
Sustainable home living, Home improvement projects, Organization
- Melanie stays up to date on the latest home improvement DIY hacks by watching YouTube videos from popular channels like "Restoration Couple" and "This Old House."
- After killing numerous plants, her passion for orchids pushed her to discover the perfect method of growing plants successfully in water instead of soil.
- A self-proclaimed neat freak, Melanie enjoys browsing The Container Store for new organizational tools.
Experience
Melanie's passion for gardening began when she was around eight years old, following her dad around in the garden planting seeds. She turned her love for all things outdoors and DIY projects into a successful writing career, focusing on topics such as home improvement and real estate for clients like HomeServe and FinanceBuzz. Some of her other favorite topics include retirement planning, business, and travel. Having lived in the Atlanta area for most of her life, she enjoys reading and spending time with her two Great Dane/Mastiff mix dogs. As a House Digest writer, Melanie is happy to share her expertise and dive into interior design and up-and-coming trends.
Education
Melanie earned a Master of Business Administration from Brenau University.
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Home Goods
By Melanie Hammontree
Setting up a home office can cost a pretty penny. So, save some cash by looking for items to make yours more functional and stylish at the thrift store.
By Melanie Hammontree
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