Zara M.
School
Birkbeck University Of London
Expertise
Small Space Living, Art & Decor, Houseplants
- Zara lived in a tiny bedsit for six years and was able to redesign the tiny space over and over again, creating 'mini rooms' to make it feel more like a home.
- She discovered her obsession with indoor gardening and now has an urban jungle in her rented home with 50 houseplants nurtured from babies.
- Zara's film script 'Love Me' was placed in the top 10% of screenplays received by the BBC Writersroom in its 2023 Open Call.
Experience
Zara has worked as a professional online content writer for nearly a decade. Over the years she has created articles and web content for different private clients on various lifestyle topics, like pets, health and wellbeing, and parenting. During this time she ran her own pet care business for five years, which lead to her specialising in the pet writing niche. Most recently she was hired for a year as a full-time SEO writer for the UK parenting site Netmums. Along the way, Zara has also dabbled in personal creative projects, including self-published poetry books, and blogging. Her very first blog was about her obsession with Filofax planners! She now blogs about what it is like to live and work with a mental health disorder.
Education
Zara has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film and Media with a Postgraduate Certificate in Screenwriting from Birkbeck University of London.
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Stories By Zara M.
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Some "weeds" can be surprisingly helpful to your yard. Even though it's a weed, the stinging nettle has some surprising benefits in growing a healthy garden.
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Geraniums are an easy-to-grow beautiful addition to any garden, and using this hearty vegetable in your fertilizer will help keep them that way. Here's how.
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Are you looking for ideas for companion planting that will make the best use of your growing space? Planting basil and peppers together has many benefits.
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If your paintbrushes are filled with gunk and dried paint, Joanna Gaines has an easy and simple cleaning hack that will make them look brand new.
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The refrigerator is a versatile appliance, but it needs to be cold enough to function optimally. Here's the best temperature for your trusty freezer.
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One of the most frustrating things about gardening is coming to find that your newly sprouted seedlings are falling over. Here are some steps to fix the issue.
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Black-eyed Susans bring golden color to any garden, but they need to be divided every once in a while to keep them blooming well. Here's the best time to do it.
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It can be tempting to shower your plants with nutrients - after all, you want to keep that garden nice and fresh. Here's why it's actually a bad idea.
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We love our pets no less for their curiosity, but our beloved houseplants can sometimes suffer for it. If so, aluminum foil can come to the rescue.
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Tulips are perennial plants that are quintessential to the spring season. To keep your tulips healthy and full of blooms, here's the best way to fertilize them.
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This bathroom staple is the perfect solution for all of those hard-to-reach areas in the crevices of your oven. Use it correctly to keep your oven spotless.
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The details make a difference in a tight space like a bathroom. So, where should you mount a toilet paper holder? Here are a few general guidelines to follow.
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As seedlings are in the beginning phases of life, they need a little extra TLC for proper growth. Here's how aluminum foil can help your new plants thrive.
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There can be many factors at play when your cucumbers end up with a bitter taste. Here's where you should begin looking to resolve the issue.
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Thinning your seedlings will give them a healthy start to life -- but only if you use the right tools. Here's why you should reach for the scissors.
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Windex and fabric might not seem like a natural fit, but the product can actually do wonders for your microfiber furniture. Here's how to use it.
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Windex keeps your windows shining, but it can also work wonders on other non-porous surfaces, including your toilet. Here's how you can put it to work.
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A fuzzy, tattered roller can do your paint job more harm than good. Here are two easy ways to keep your tools in tip-top shape for the best finish possible.
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TikTok home hacks seem to be getting more and more creative, and one user's DIY bathroom sink using an IKEA bowl has the comment section debating.
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It may seem counterintuitive or even a bit ridiculous, but mayo can actually be added to your plant maintenance routine. Here's how it works.
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A moss pole can help you to tame your trailing plants or give added support to a plant in need. Make one yourself with this simple method using a pool noodle.
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If your supply closet is a mess, shower hooks offer a perfect solution. Here's how to use them so you never have to worry about knocking over brooms again.
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Your countertops and backsplash will set the mood of your kitchen, and Hilary Farr has a method for choosing the two for a beautiful and cohesive design.
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When it comes to your kitchen, the details matter. So, how do you know if you should use handles or knobs for your cabinetry? Here's what to consider.
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Want to raise the roof without a remodel? Follow Bobby Berk's clever artwork hanging trick to make the most out of your space, no matter the size.