Miranda Siwak

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Miranda Siwak is an Associate Editor for Acton Media’s Special Projects team where she writes and edits licensed content for BobVila.com. After graduating with a degree in journalism, Miranda pursued a career as a lifestyle writer and editor, covering news and features for several publications, including Moms.com, Dr. Oz The Good Life, Zimbio, The Toy Insider, and The Pop Insider. Additionally, she loved fusing her professional editorial experience with her personal interest in all things interiors and DIY when she wrote for Good Housekeeping and Interior Design magazines. When she’s not covering the latest news and trends, Miranda can usually be found reading a good book, searching for her next DIY project, or reorganizing her apartment to make the small space more efficient.

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JUNE 18, 2021 | FRIDAY
This is the Ultimate IKEA Hack for Plant Parents

Residents of small apartments or houses may have little extra space for plants. However, some IKEA customers have been sharing their genius hacks to make stylish yet functional plant solu...

JUNE 7, 2021 | MONDAY
8 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Like a Hotel

One of the best parts of traveling is staying in plush oases that combine relaxation and entertainment in one luxe package. To stand out from the crowd, many hotels, Airbnbs, and resorts ...

MAY 31, 2021 | MONDAY
Important Deck Safety Tips Everyone Should Know

According to the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA), more than 50 million homes have outdoor decks, and about 30 million of them are past their peak and need to be replac...

MAY 19, 2021 | WEDNESDAY
Data Shows This Listing Trick Sells Homes for More Money

If you’re about to put your house on the market, you likely have a laundry list of things to fix, open houses to organize, and real estate listings to write. In the end, all of these task...

MAY 4, 2021 | TUESDAY
This LinkedIn Hack Makes it a Breeze to Work Outside in the Sun

After a year of working from home, it’s easy to go a bit stir-crazy staring at the same office or living room walls. Setting up shop outside in your backyard or on your patio is an easy w...

APRIL 30, 2021 | FRIDAY
11 Deck Lighting Ideas for Illuminating Your Outdoor Space

String lights, pendants and other kinds of lighting can make your deck safer—and more stylish—when the sun goes down.

APRIL 16, 2021 | FRIDAY
7 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Pillow

One of the most important parts of your bedding is a pillow that can support your head and neck throughout the night to ensure you don’t wake up with pain or stiffness. However, most pill...

APRIL 15, 2021 | THURSDAY
How To: Build a Pool

Wondering how to build a pool in your backyard but have no clue where to start? If you’ve never excavated or constructed an in-ground pool before, it can be a daunting task that takes sev...

APRIL 15, 2021 | THURSDAY
How To Get Rid of Possums or Opossums in Your Home or Yard

Possums and opossums, while both marsupials, are different animals. While opossums (with an “o”) are native to North America, the word is often shortened to possum, though these animals a...

MARCH 8, 2021 | MONDAY
How to Pick the Best Topsoil Delivery Service After Searching ‘Topsoil Delivery Near Me’

Whether you are an active gardener or a planting newbie, it is crucial to understand that topsoil helps plants grow. Topsoil is a blend of organic composted materials, natural soil, and s...