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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JULY 26, 2022 | TUESDAY
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JULY 25, 2022 | MONDAY
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Garden arbors can add charm to any outdoor space. Whether you wish to plant climbing roses along your garden arbor, use it to more purposefully define a space, or rotate seasonal decorati...

JULY 21, 2022 | THURSDAY
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The 30 Best Gifts for Realtors of 2023

Finding a real estate agent that is willing to go above and beyond the call of duty can make all the difference—which is why so many people get gifts for realtors to thank them for their ...

JULY 18, 2022 | MONDAY
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Outdoor motion-sensing lights illuminate your property when needed without wasting power. Much in the same way a motion sensor light switch responds to motion indoors, outdoor motion-sens...

JULY 15, 2022 | FRIDAY
What Is Hygge? 10 Keys to Making Your Home More Cozy

If you’re not familiar with the concept of hygge and hygge design, it may seem a bit difficult to understand. In reality, however, hygge—which is pronounced “hoo-gah”—refers not just to a...

JULY 15, 2022 | FRIDAY
This Property Type Has More Competition Among Home Buyers Than Single-Family Homes Right Now

Throughout much of 2022, a high percentage of home sellers were seeing bidding wars. Many sold their homes for significantly higher than asking price, and some buyers—eager to seal the de...

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You might be wondering what animal is digging holes in your yard, or perhaps you even caught a glimpse of the animal but aren’t sure if it’s a gopher or a groundhog. This is understandabl...