# Rachel Brougham

*Contributing Writer*

Rachel Brougham is a former newspaper editor turned freelance writer who now contributes to a variety of newspapers, magazines, and brands. Rachel started writing for BobVila.com in 2020, often covering 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](<https://www.familyhandyman.com/author/sw-65593/>), [Minnesota Parent](<https://www.minnesotaparent.com/>), [Taste of Home](<https://www.tasteofhome.com/author/sw-65593/>), [Yahoo News](<https://news.yahoo.com/>), University of Minnesota, and [Reader’s Digest](<https://www.rd.com/author/sw-65593/>).

## Recent Articles

- [15 Home Essential Gifts Everyone Needs](<https://www.bobvila.com/reviews/home-essential-gifts-everyone-needs.md>)
- [Is Your House a Mess? Cluttercore to the Rescue](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/cluttercore-design.md>)
- [11 Decorative Places to Hang Curtains Other Than Your Windows](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/decorative-places-to-hang-curtains.md>)
- [Edimentals and 7 Other Garden Trends We’re Excited to Try in 2024](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/2024-garden-trends.md>)
- [The Best Exterior House Paint Colors for Hot and Cold Climates](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/exterior-house-paint-colors-for-climates.md>)
- [String Lights Aren’t Just for Christmas: 13 Ideas to Decorate With Them Year-Round](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/decorating-with-string-lights.md>)
- [7 Easy Ways to Change Your Flooring](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/easy-flooring-ideas.md>)
- [4 Ways Wildfire Smoke Can Affect Your Plants and Homegrown Food Supply](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/wildfire-smoke-affects-plants.md>)
- [3 Good Reasons to Let Ladybugs Live in Your Garden](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/3-benefits-of-ladybugs.md>)
- [20 Landscaping Mistakes That Make Home Buyers Walk the Other Way](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/landscaping-mistakes.md>)