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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Invaluable in the workshop or on the job site, a good set of sawhorses gets construction, woodworking, and DIY projects across the finish line. Simply a crossbeam supported by A-frame leg...
Cleaning glass is an easy housekeeping chore to skip—that is, until all you see are streaks of grime, islands of dust, and dirty fingerprints. Don't let things go that far. Regularly wipi...
A good pair of work gloves can help DIYers get tough jobs done without suffering through painful reminders of the day's labor. Whether shoveling snow off a walkway or building a new deck,...
Potato peels down the kitchen sink. Loose hair swirling through the tub drain. The little plastic soldier that a toddler dropped in the toilet. Clogs happen. When water isn’t draining as ...
Q: Lately, whenever it rains, water drips out of my house’s gutters and onto the patio, instead of out the downspout. Is this something I can fix myself, or do I need to replace my leakin...
Uh oh! You turn on the tap, flick the switch, and after a groan your garbage disposal goes silent, leaving you with a sink full of scraps. Before calling a plumber to install a new one, c...
Think twice before sending anything down your garbage disposal.
Q: I’m getting ready to start a full bathroom remodel, and I’m wondering how to choose the right bathtub for the space. Are there any guidelines for determining the best size for a bathtu...
There are many do-it-yourself projects that allow for scrimping on costs without any negative effects on your results—painting, however, is not one of them. For a professional-looking pai...
What’s black and cool and red hot all over—in appliance showrooms and up-to-the-minute kitchens and laundry rooms? It’s black stainless steel, the modernistic finish gaining popularity fo...