ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Name: Rachel Brougham
Title: Contributing Writer
Rachel Brougham is a former newspaper editor turned freelance writer who now spends her time writing and editing for a variety of brands, newspapers, and magazines. Rachel started writing for BobVila.com in 2020 and often covers design and trend topics. Her writing (including a syndicated weekly newspaper column) can also be found in several newspapers around the country. Her work appears in Family Handyman, Minnesota Parent, Taste of Home, Yahoo News, University of Minnesota, and Reader’s Digest.
Expertise and Experience
After graduating from college, Rachel spent 5 years at WWTV/WWUP in Northern Michigan, where she oversaw the newsroom and daily news coverage. That was followed by 5 years at the Petoskey News-Review, where she was a reporter before becoming assistant editor. Rachel has covered everything from environmental and education issues to 9/11, local and state politics, and feature stories. Upon moving to Minnesota in 2015, she worked for Brandpoint, a content marketing company where she edited articles that ran on news websites. In 2017, she began freelance writing and editing full-time and became a go-to writer on home design trends for The Family Handyman and BobVila.com. Her first book, a memoir titled Widowland, a Collection of Essays on Grief, was published in February 2022.
When Rachel isn’t reading news headlines, she can be found in local shops looking for interesting decor pieces for her Minneapolis home and keeping up on design and decorating trends to share with readers.
JULY 29, 2021 | THURSDAY
7 Truths About Micro Apartments That May Surprise You
Micro apartments, which are generally less than 350 square feet, are tight on living space but offer gigantic benefits for the right person. These tiny—smaller even than studio apartments...
JULY 28, 2021 | WEDNESDAY
11 Backyard Putting Greens That'll Make Your Neighbors Envious
With a backyard putting green, you can transform the look of your yard, plus work on your golf game whenever you like!
APRIL 30, 2021 | FRIDAY
10 Plants That Grow Better with Companions
Some things just work better together.
APRIL 27, 2021 | TUESDAY
The Best DIY Projects to Complete on a Sunny Weekend
If this weekend’s forecast looks favorable and you’re itching to get outside for some DIY, consider conquering one of these 10 projects.
APRIL 21, 2021 | WEDNESDAY
The Dos and Don’ts of Painting Furniture
Painting furniture that’s dinged, scratched or out of style can have an incredible impact on a room’s decor—it’s like getting new furniture for a fraction of what new furniture would real...
APRIL 13, 2021 | TUESDAY
8 Paint Mistakes That Make Your House Look Dingy (and How to Fix Them)
A new coat of paint is a perfect, relatively inexpensive, way to refresh a room. Years of grubby handprints and paws tracking in dirt can do a number on painted walls and trim. Not every ...
APRIL 9, 2021 | FRIDAY
These Eco-Friendly Home Upgrades Offer the Best ROI
Eco-friendly home upgrades won’t just make your home more comfortable, they can also help you save money over time. These 10 upgrades offer the best return on your investment.
MARCH 26, 2021 | FRIDAY
9 Ways to Rid Your Garden of Japanese Beetles
Japanese beetles might be harmless to humans but that doesn’t mean you want them around. This invasive insect feeds on more than 300 plants and costs the United States more than $460 mill...
MARCH 12, 2021 | FRIDAY
9 Curb Appeal Trends You Might Regret Sooner Rather Than Later
If you’re thinking about updating your home’s exterior, be sure to avoid these outdated, so-20th-century trends.
JANUARY 14, 2021 | THURSDAY
8 Tricks for Quick Composting Your Way to Free Fertilizer
It’s easy to get your garden growing and help it thrive with some quick-turn composting tricks any level composter can do at home.
