Expertise
Home Design, Gardening, Home Improvement
- Veronica has 10+ years of experience in home improvement, gardening, and home design.
- She is the owner and operator of Homesteading Suburbia, a self-sufficiency and home DIY website.
- She is an avid gardener, so her Wisconsin summers are filled with fun and unique projects like cultivating medicinal herbs, planting vertical vegetable gardens, and growing potatoes in bags.
Experience
Veronica has been a professional home design and home DIY writer for almost ten years. She is a full-time freelancer as well as the owner and operator of Hospitable Content, a content and SEO agency serving general contractors and home improvement companies in Milwaukee, WI. Veronica also contributes regularly to home maintenance and landscaping publications like Angi, 21Oak, and ArborTimes. She regularly interviews home experts on topics like smart home upgrades, home design trends, and value-boosting residential projects.
Education
Veronica has a bachelor's degree in theology and ministerial studies from Purpose Institute in Oak Creek, WI.
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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If you live in a colder climate and you've always wanted your own fruit tree, you're in luck. These cherry tree varieties thrive in cooler temps.
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Cleaning Hacks
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As much as you might love the look of glass shower walls, you probably don't love the accompanying water stains. Luckily, there's an easy way to clean them.
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DIY Home Decor
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Who would have thought tuna cans could double as decor? Here’s how to give them a second life as charming farmhouse candle holders for your home.
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Outdoor
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For your outdoor countertops, microcement is one of the best materials. And you don't need a complete remodel to take advantage of its benefits.
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DIY Home Decor
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If you're looking for a relatively simple way to create a charming vintage vibe in a room, look no further than a vintage lace curtain overlay.
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Cleaning
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Sure, dark leather is prone to fading. But you can take several simple steps to protect your dark leather furniture and decor from discoloration.
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Bathroom Remodel
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A 'future proof' bathroom has specific features that prioritize function. This bathroom style may be the right investment if you favor a practical remodel.
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Trends
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Curvy design elements are trending, especially for pieces in the kitchen. Here's how to incorporate the look in your home for a timeless design.
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Garden
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Garden tomatoes are a great way to spruce up any dinner, but not if squirrels have gotten to them first. Is there a way to keep squirrels from eating tomatoes?
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Edible Gardening
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If you want a delicious harvest of sweet potatoes in the summer or fall, consider planting this tasty spring companion plant in your garden.
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Home Goods
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If your coffee cup collection is causing your cabinets to overflow, check out this chic yet affordable IKEA find that will house your mugs in style.
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Gardening Hacks
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Growing and maintaining a garden can be an expensive hobby, but this simple hack can make your next soil purchase up to 50% cheaper at the garden center.
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Trends
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For years now, interior design has been favoring a particular type of wood furniture, but things are changing. This new favorite wood is making a big comeback.
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Landscaping
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To aerate your lawn, you don't necessarily have to buy or rent expensive equipment. Here's how to do it with a tool you likely already have on hand.
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Inspiration
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An accent wall is a great way to add personality to a space. While there are many ways to create one, kick things up a notch with this idea from Joanna Gaines.
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DIY Home Decor
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Building a mini makeshift greenhouse is a fun DIY. The best part of this project is that you can repurpose a vintage item that you'd likely otherwise toss away.
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Bathroom Remodel
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You might think it can't get better than a walk-in shower, but these deluxe upgrades bring your bathroom experience to a whole new level of luxury.
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