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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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...

FEBRUARY 20, 2018 | TUESDAY
How To: Paint Formica Countertops and Cabinets

It’s a dilemma shared by many homeowners: Yes, those tired Formica countertops and cabinet doors in the kitchen or bath date the room, but the cost to replace them exceeds your current bu...

FEBRUARY 15, 2018 | THURSDAY
Done With Winter? 12 Things You Can Do Now to Prep for Spring

Don’t wait until spring has actually sprung to get ready for the change of seasons. As milder weather approaches and you await the return to outdoor living, there’s more to do around your...

JANUARY 9, 2018 | TUESDAY
The Worst Money Mistakes Homeowners Ever Make

While homeownership undeniably comes with plenty of expenses, there’s no reason to spend more than you have to. If your home seems more like a money pit than an asset, it could be that yo...

NOVEMBER 28, 2017 | TUESDAY
7 Ways Your Home Could Get You Sued

Your home may be a comforting place of refuge, but it could also cause an unexpected—and definitely unwanted—lawsuit. While some unfortunate incidents lie beyond your control, others can ...

NOVEMBER 16, 2017 | THURSDAY
7 Things You Need to Know About Your Home

You can probably recite your home’s square footage, your property's acreage, and your community's school district—but do you know your neighborhood's noise policy or the location of your ...

OCTOBER 31, 2017 | TUESDAY
10 Reasons You Shouldn't Toss Silica Gel Packets

Almost everyone has come across silica gel packets—those little white desiccant-filled bags that absorb moisture in shoe boxes, vitamin bottles, and bags of jerky—and then tossed them str...