Deirdre Mundorf

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Name: Deirdre Mundorf

Title: Contributing Writer

Deirdre Mundorf is a former teacher and freelance writer who most enjoys working with topics pertaining to home, family, and pets. She began freelance writing in 2019, after the birth of her first child, and has been contributing to BobVila.com since 2020.

Expertise and Experience

Deirdre spent the first 11 years of her professional career as an elementary school teacher to second- and third-grade students. After giving birth to her first child, Deirdre decided to leave the teaching profession to dedicate more time to raising her daughter. However, it wasn't long before she found that she needed something extra to keep her busy and to help contribute to the family income, so she rekindled her passion for writing and became a freelance writer.

Deirdre started as a ghostwriter, and after building up her profile, she was hired as a freelance writer with BobVila.com in 2020, shortly after the birth of her second child. Her freelance writing for BobVila.com, Discover Magazine, and other publications has covered a wide range of topics. However, Deirdre is most passionate about topics related to the home and family.

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MARCH 26, 2024 | TUESDAY
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MARCH 21, 2024 | THURSDAY
5 Ways You Can Use Magnets to Clean Your Home

When most people think about using magnets around the house, they probably picture a fridge full of children’s artwork and notes, magnetic strips holding up tools or knives, or the magnet...

MARCH 21, 2024 | THURSDAY
7 Ways to Use Vicks VapoRub in the Garden

 Many people reach for Vicks VapoRub to find relief from a nasty cough. When the ointment is rubbed on the chest, the vapors from the eucalyptus oil, camphor, and menthol in the formula e...

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 | THURSDAY
17 Brilliant Uses for Painter's Tape You'll Wish You Knew Sooner

If you’ve recently completed a painting project around the house, chances are you learned how to use painter’s tape and have some extra lying around. This blue tape, which is available in...

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 | THURSDAY
9 Types of Pools to Consider for Your Outdoor Space Upgrade

Have you finally decided to take the plunge—pun intended—and add a pool to your property? If so, you have a few big decisions to make before you can start thinking about contacting one of...

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 | THURSDAY
This Is the Best Way to Get Paint Off of Hardwood Floors

Whether you decided to paint the walls in your home yourself or chose to hire a professional, no one wants to find paint on wooden floors after the job is complete. Fortunately, removing ...

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 | THURSDAY
The 5 Best Spots in Your Home for Plant Starts

If you want a vibrant and thriving garden this spring and summer, you can’t wait until the weather warms up to get things started. While the temperatures outside may still be too cold to ...

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 | WEDNESDAY
16 Pieces of Furniture That Will Make Any Room Feel Bigger

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024 | WEDNESDAY
7 Driveway Drainage Solutions for Your Excess Water Woes

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024 | WEDNESDAY
How to Get Rid of Clover Mites—and Why You Should Never Squish Them

Clover mites don’t bite, carry diseases, or destroy food stores like some other pests do, but these tiny red critters are still viewed by many homeowners as one of the worst bugs. No one ...