Michelle Ullman

Contributing Writer

About

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, Business Insider, The Spruce, and Investopedia. She also writes for ADT Home Security, Walmart, Pennington Garden Decor, and Lowe’s.

More from Michelle Ullman

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Interior

19 Laundry Mistakes You’re Probably Making

By Michelle Ullman, By Eleanor Chalstrom

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Lawn & Garden

Plants That Repel Mosquitoes: 18 Picks for a Bug-Free Backyard

By Deirdre Mundorf, By Michelle Ullman, Updated by Daryna Tobey

The Best Deck Sealer Options
Lawn, Garden & Pool

We Put the 7 Best Deck Sealers to the Test. Here’s How They Performed—and Which You Should Choose

By Michelle Ullman, By Glenda Taylor

Polycrylic vs Polyurethane: Which Finish to Use On Your Wood Project
Repair & Maintenance

Polycrylic vs. Polyurethane: What’s the Difference?

By Michelle Ullman, By Phillip Tinner, Updated by Timothy Dale

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Lawn, Garden & Pool

We Tested The Best Patio Umbrellas for Over 50 Hours and These Are the Top Choices

By Michelle Ullman, By Tom Scalisi, By Kristen Mosier

How to Paint Formica Countertops and Cabinets
Painting & Finishing

How to Paint Formica Countertops and Cabinets

By Michelle Ullman, By Bob Vila

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Wildlife

6 Incredible Things to Know About Hummingbird Nests

By Michelle Ullman

A broken window and decayed wall.
Repair & Maintenance

How to Fix a Crack in Glass

By Michelle Ullman

Man and woman place a window air conditioning unit in a window from the inside of a home.
Building & Installing

8 Tips for Installing a Window Air Conditioning Unit

By Michelle Ullman, By Bob Vila

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Tools & Materials

We’ve Tested Various Shovels, See Which One is Our Absolute Favorite

By Mark Wolfe, By Michelle Ullman, By Timothy Dale

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Tools & Materials

We Put Sawhorses To the Test and There Is a Clear Winner

By Glenda Taylor, By Michelle Ullman

Lumberjack makes notch cuts in trunk to fell a tree.
Landscaping

How to Fell a Tree

By Glenda Taylor, By Michelle Ullman, Updated by Timothy Dale

Staircase in an early 20th century Tudor home, with white risers and dark wood treads and handrail.
Easy DIY Projects

5 Ways to Fix Stairs That Squeak

By Michelle Ullman, By Bob Vila Staff

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Painting & Finishing

How to Match Paint: 7 Effective Methods

By Kat Hodgins, By Bob Vila, By Michelle Ullman

Woman turns the hot water handle on a sink with a slow drain.
Repair & Maintenance

How to Fix a Slow Sink Drain

By Michelle Ullman, By Bob Vila

Things Never to Do With Your Space Heater
Heating

14 Space Heater Safety Mistakes That Could Burn Down Your House

By Michelle Ullman, Updated by Amy Anderson

How to Remove Concrete Stains
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Concrete Stains

By Michelle Ullman, By Bob Vila

Photo of a recently renovated modern bathroom with shiplap walls and natural wood cabinetry in a family home.
Interior Design

Shiplap vs. Tongue and Groove: What’s the Difference?

By Michelle Ullman, By Bob Vila, Updated by Margaret Foley

A blocked gutter causing rain to overflow out of the gutters.
Gutters

How to Fix Leaking Gutters

By Michelle Ullman, By Bob Vila, Updated by Gretchen Heber

New copper gutters collect small icicles where a downspout will be installed in snowy weather.
Gutters

Types of Gutters and Materials to Consider for Your Home

By Michelle Ullman, By Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin