# Michelle Ullman

*Contributing Writer*

Michelle Ullman has been an avid gardener, DIYer, and home decorator for most of her life. She turned that passion into a 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](<https://www.bhg.com/>), [Business Insider](<https://www.businessinsider.com/author/michelle-ullman>), [The Spruce](<https://www.thespruce.com/michelle-ullman-350447>), and [Investopedia](<https://www.investopedia.com/contributors/53507/>). She also writes for ADT Home Security, Walmart, Pennington Garden Decor, and Lowe’s.

## Recent Articles

- [40 Home Tasks to Tackle Before the First Frost](<https://www.bobvila.com/diy/tasks-before-first-frost.md>)
- [The Best Home Safes of 2026, Tested and Reviewed](<https://www.bobvila.com/reviews/best-home-safe.md>)
- [The Best Deck Sealers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed](<https://www.bobvila.com/reviews/best-deck-sealers.md>)
- [14 Solutions for Homes That Have Little or No Closet Space](<https://www.bobvila.com/interior/home-with-no-closets.md>)
- [The Best Patio Umbrellas of 2026, Tested and Reviewed](<https://www.bobvila.com/reviews/best-patio-umbrella.md>)
- [The Best Drain Snakes for Clogged Showers, Bathtubs, and Sinks](<https://www.bobvila.com/reviews/best-drain-snake.md>)
- [14 Space Heater Safety Mistakes That Could Burn Down Your House](<https://www.bobvila.com/interior/space-heater-safety.md>)
- [15 Things You Should Never Put Down a Garbage Disposal](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/what-not-to-put-in-a-garbage-disposal.md>)
- [19 Laundry Mistakes You’re Probably Making](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/laundry-mistakes.md>)
- [10 Shower Niche Ideas for Built-in Bathroom Storage](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/shower-niche-ideas.md>)