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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FEBRUARY 28, 2021 | SUNDAY
The Best (and Worst) Types of Wood for Burning in the Fireplace

A healthy blaze in a wood-burning fireplace or stove adds ambience to cold winter nights, warms a room during a power outage, and could even help lower your heating bills. Some woods burn...

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 | MONDAY
The Best Laundry Hampers for Dirty Clothes

Few people look forward to laundry day. But with the right tools and tricks of the trade, you can save time and spare yourself some effort. Laundry hampers have been around for ages, but ...

JANUARY 18, 2021 | MONDAY
The Best Silicone Spatulas for Cooking

If you cook or dabble in baking, then you’ve probably heard of silicone, which is a nontoxic, flexible material. Thanks to its molecular structure, silicone won’t leach chemicals into you...

DECEMBER 31, 2020 | THURSDAY
The Best Spin Mops Tested in 2023

Beyond traditional mops, spin mops are designed to take the “ick” factor out of wet mopping, eliminating the chore of hand cleaning your mophead. In an effort to find the best spin mop, w...

DECEMBER 30, 2020 | WEDNESDAY
The Best Shower Mats of 2023

Many people spend an hour or more a day in the bathroom. While most probably feel safe and comfortable, many slips and falls occur in the bathroom. Moisture and humidity levels make bathr...

DECEMBER 16, 2020 | WEDNESDAY
The Best Gas Ranges

Gas-powered ranges are popular, and for good reason. For a long time they’ve been the top choice of professional chefs—and a growing number of home cooks, too. The reason comes down to pr...

DECEMBER 9, 2020 | WEDNESDAY
The Best Soap Scum Removers of 2023

When soap combines with hard water, it can leave a filmy, whitish residue in your tub, shower, and sink known as soap scum. It’s especially noticeable on metal fixtures, tile, and grout. ...

DECEMBER 7, 2020 | MONDAY
The Best Carpet Shampoos for Deep Cleaning

Carpets can hold on to dirt and stains and become a hotbed for allergens and odors. Even if you vacuum weekly, over time and with daily use, carpets absorb dust and other organic material...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 | THURSDAY
The Best Shade Sails of 2023

Harness the same look of a sail shade’s beauty and ingenuity at home. A shade sail is similar to a boat’s sail except it’s attached to a roof or an outdoor structure to form a canopy. Til...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 | THURSDAY
The Best Air Fresheners of 2023

From funky kitchen odors to rank bathroom smells, our homes can get pretty musty, especially in the fall and winter months. Air fresheners can improve our environment’s scent through chem...