Michelle Ullman

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Michelle Ullman has been an avid gardener, DIYer, and home decorator for most of her life. She turned that passion into a freelance career and has been writing about just about everything related to home, garden, and lifestyle since 2011. Her writing has been published on many websites, including Better Homes & Gardens, Business Insider, The Spruce, and Investopedia. She also writes for several corporate blogs, including ADT Home Security, Walmart, Pennington Garden Decor, and Lowe’s. Follow Michelle Ullman on LinkedIn.

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MAY 30, 2018 | WEDNESDAY
The Dos and Don'ts of Safely Felling a Tree

Whether it's blocking your view, is diseased or damaged, or is taking up space you'd rather use for something else, felling a tree is never a task to be undertaken lightly. This is one pr...

MAY 29, 2018 | TUESDAY
Mold on Walls? The Key to Permanent Removal Is Knowing Where It Hides

Q: Ugh! I’ve recently discovered gross patches of mold on the walls in my bathroom. Is it dangerous? How do I get rid of it?A: Splotches of mold growing on the walls or ceiling are an all...

MAY 22, 2018 | TUESDAY
How to Get Rid of June Bugs

Despite their name, June bugs (Phyllophaga spp. ) are active in adult form in May as well as June. Though the way they clumsily flit around can seem kind of comical, June bugs are no joke...

MAY 9, 2018 | WEDNESDAY
8 Dirty Secrets Your Carpet May Be Keeping from You

The joys of carpeting are many: It’s undeniably the softest, most comfortable type of flooring, it muffles sound, and it helps insulate rooms from temperature swings. But that plush pile ...

APRIL 23, 2018 | MONDAY
What's the Difference? MDF vs. Plywood

While it’s hard to match the natural beauty of solid wood, it’s an undeniably pricey option. Fortunately, for many projects, the two main substitutes—medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and p...

APRIL 17, 2018 | TUESDAY
10 Times You Can Get Nature to Do Your Yard Work for You

Do you ever dream of a beautiful backyard that takes care of itself, leaving you free to simply lounge in a hammock? Well, a completely self-sufficient garden may not be possible, but you...

APRIL 12, 2018 | THURSDAY
What's the Difference? Concrete vs. Asphalt Driveways

If you’ve had enough of the ruts, cracks, and stains of your current driveway and are considering installing a new one, you’re probably debating between the two most common solid material...

MARCH 16, 2018 | FRIDAY
12 Things to Toss ASAP When You Clean Out Your Garage

For many people, the garage is a black hole. Rarely used belongings disappear into its dark depths, and homeowners completely forget about them—that is, until spring cleaning rolls around...

MARCH 7, 2018 | WEDNESDAY
How to Clean Stove Drip Pans Using Products You Already Have in Your Kitchen

Kitchen surfaces are bound to get messy from meal prep, but arguably none more than your stovetop. Take a good look at the drip pans at each burner. Chances are they’re covered with spagh...

FEBRUARY 22, 2018 | THURSDAY
9 Paint Color Trends You Might Regret

Few decorating tricks transform the feel of a room as easily, quickly, and inexpensively as a fresh coat of paint. Perhaps because painting is so easy—a bit inconvenient, true, but well w...