Andreana Lefton

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Andréana Lefton is a writer and educator, focusing on human rights and creating spaces of refuge—in our homes and communities. As a documentary researcher, she has freelanced with The Guardian as well as NPR- and BBC-affiliates. She’s written for On Being, the United Nations, and many non-profit clients in the US, UK, Europe, and Middle East. All that she knows of garden care and interior design she learned from her artistic mother, Jacqueline. She now applies these skills to her life in Chattanooga, TN, where home is an urban art studio with books piled everywhere. Follow her on Twitter.

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DECEMBER 26, 2023 | TUESDAY
17 Things You Should Never Say in Your Real Estate Listing

If you're putting your house on the market, you're probably anxious to sell it quickly and move on, but you also want to get the best possible price. You want to do everything you can to ...

DECEMBER 22, 2023 | FRIDAY
11 Ultra Powerful Products That Cut Your Cleaning Time in Half

Few people enjoy cleaning, and when products don't work or require more elbow grease than advertised it becomes even more frustrating. That's why we scoured the marketplace and discovered...

OCTOBER 23, 2023 | MONDAY
15 of the Cheapest Places to Buy a House in the U.S.

The average home price in the U. S. hit a new record in late 2022, and interest rates are higher than they’ve been in decades. It’s tougher than ever for hopeful buyers to land the home o...

OCTOBER 11, 2023 | WEDNESDAY
9 Types of Ceilings Every Homeowner Should Know

Ceilings typically have been an overlooked part of a room makeover, but homeowners are starting to look up and consider options beyond the conventional flat ceiling that’s painted “ceilin...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 | TUESDAY
13 Fall Bugs That Are Invading Your Home—and What to Do About Them

Insects typically aren’t out to get you. Most bugs are simply looking for shelter from the cold, a source of food and water, and a warm, dark place to spend the winter. And while scientis...

AUGUST 2, 2023 | WEDNESDAY
16 American Cities That Have Never Seen Snow

As climate change continues to reshape weather patterns, some American towns find themselves experiencing a decrease in snowfall. In fact, records document dwindling snowpack throughout t...

JUNE 30, 2023 | FRIDAY
12 Rain Barrels That Make Water Conservation Stylish

Even when rain is in short supply, beautiful rain barrels are not. According to Surfrider. org, if your area gets 1 inch of rain, you can harvest about 0. 62 gallons of rain per square fo...

APRIL 21, 2023 | FRIDAY
23 Surprising Hydrogen Peroxide Uses Everyone Should Know

As you might remember from chemistry class, hydrogen peroxide is water with an extra oxygen atom, hence the chemical distinction H₂O₂. Though there’s debate about using hydrogen peroxide ...

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 | MONDAY
15 Genius Coconut Oil Uses for Maintaining Your Home and Garden

Coconut oil consumption in the U. S. has increased by about 40 percent over the past 20 years. Though many of the most popular coconut oil uses are culinary (in spite of the controversy s...

MARCH 31, 2021 | WEDNESDAY
Solved! How Long Does Caulk Take to Dry

Q: My bathtub sealant needs a refresh, and I’ve decided to re-caulk the tub myself. How long does caulk take to dry before it’s ready for use?A: There’s nothing like fresh caulk—a waterpr...