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.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 | MONDAY
10 Things You Should Never Store Under Your Bed
It may seem like a great spot to keep items, but there are some things you should never store under your bed.
DECEMBER 17, 2020 | THURSDAY
21 Home Improvement Projects to Put on Your To-Do List for 2021
It doesn’t matter if you’re planning on selling your home in the coming months or looking to stay put for years to come, there are plenty of projects you can do in the new year.
DECEMBER 15, 2020 | TUESDAY
10 Home Depot Shopping Secrets Only the Savviest DIYers Know About
For DIYers looking to get the best deals on materials and tools at The Home Depot, it pays to know these often-overlooked secrets of the home improvement retailer.
DECEMBER 9, 2020 | WEDNESDAY
12 Indoor Gardening Mistakes You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
If you’re testing out your green thumb with some indoor plants, there are some tricks of the gardening trade you’ll want to know ASAP.
DECEMBER 1, 2020 | TUESDAY
Home Office Tax Deduction: What Remote Workers Need to Know Before Filing for 2020
So you’ve been working from home this year as a result of the pandemic. Maybe your office went entirely remote and you’ve been having daily Zoom meetings with coworkers and clients. Or pe...
NOVEMBER 17, 2020 | TUESDAY
15 Super Cool Holiday Gifts to Get Before They’re Gone
Get them while the getting is good: These trendy Christmas gifts and gadgets are on many a wish list, but if you wait too long to buy them they may sell out.
OCTOBER 27, 2020 | TUESDAY
9 Things You Should Never Do During a Flood
Floods can happen with only a few inches of water and can occur within just minutes during heavy rains, when dams or levees break, or when snow melts too quickly.
OCTOBER 26, 2020 | MONDAY
10 Grocery Items With the Biggest Pandemic Price Increase—and What to Buy Instead
You can blame the pandemic for your higher grocery bills. In the wake of Covid-19, food prices have gone up for many items you probably buy on the regular.
OCTOBER 20, 2020 | TUESDAY
10 Design Trends We Didn’t See Coming Before the Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has changed nearly every aspect of our day-to-day lives, including how we use our homes. Dedicated entertainment spaces and paint colors that promote tranquility ...
OCTOBER 19, 2020 | MONDAY
8 Pantry Pests That May Be Invading Your Food Stash
Pantry pests can be a real pain. Here’s how to identify eight of the most common insects that lurk in your pantry or cupboards.
