Carol Benton

Contributing Writer

About

Carol Benton is a retired college professor with lifelong enthusiasm and affinity for DIY, gardening, and home decor projects.

More from Carol Benton

The Best Wax Melts Options
Everyday Essentials

By Carol Benton

The Best Place to Buy Outdoor Plants Online Options
Gardening

By Carol Benton, By Amanda Tarlton, By Debbie Wolfe

The Best Kitchen Faucet Brands
Appliances & Cookware

By Carol Benton, By Bob Beacham

The Best Sofa Brands Option
Furniture & Decor

By Carol Benton, By Deirdre Mundorf

8 of the Best Upholstery Steam Cleaners lined up on wood floor
Cleaning Supplies

By Carol Benton, By Katie Barton

The Best Cordless Glue Guns Options
Tools & Materials

By Michelle Larson, By Carol Benton

Three of the Iris USA Holiday Ornament Wing-Lid Storage Boxes next to a tree and fireplace and full of red, silver, and gold ornaments.
Holiday Decorations

By Jasmine Harding, By Carol Benton

Gold rotating Christmas tree stand supporting artificial tree with white and gold ornaments
Holiday Decorations

By Carol Benton

8 of the Best Hardwood Floor Cleaner Machines on wood floor in front of fireplace
Cleaning Supplies

By Katie Barton, By Carol Benton

Two zero gravity chairs on grass near a river
Outdoor Furniture

By Glenda Taylor, By Beth Cranston, By Stephanie Cronk, By Michelle Larson, By Paul Rankin, By Carol Benton

A group of the Best Shower Tile Cleaners on a counter before testing.
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

By Katie Barton, Additional research provided by Carol Benton

The best quiet fans grouped together before testing.
Appliances & Cookware

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Carol Benton

Nine all-purpose cleaners on a countertop in front of white subway tile
Cleaning Supplies

By Katie Barton, By Jasmine Harding, By Carol Benton

The Best Washing Machine Brands Options
Reviews

By Carol Benton, By Jasmine Harding

The Best Can Openers for Seniors Options
Reviews

By Carol Benton

The Best Christmas Tree Stand Option supporting a decorated Christmas tree with a few presents around it.
Holiday Decorations

By Carol Benton, By Andreana Lefton, By Tiffany Lewis

A person using the best vacuum for laminate floors to clean the transition between a laminate floor and an area rug.
Cleaning Supplies

By Carol Benton

Best Cutting Mats
Reviews

By Carol Benton, By Debbie Wolfe

The Best Cookware Brands Options
Appliances & Cookware

By Carol Benton

The Best Places to Buy Christmas Trees Options
Holidays & Celebrations

By Carol Benton