# Rachel Elmkies

*Former Associate Editor*

A lover of all things related to home design, architecture, and city planning, Rachel Elmkies, a graduate of Hunter College with a degree in Urban Studies, formerly served as the Associate Editor of BobVila.com and now continues her career as an urban planner and data analyst.

## Recent Articles

- [11 Ideas for Working Remotely When You Don’t Have a Home Office](<https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/11-ideas-for-working-remotely-when-you-don-t-have-a-home-office-48561.md>)
- [Tight Quarters? 10 Smart Space-Saving Door Solutions](<https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/tight-quarters-10-smart-space-saving-door-solutions-47119.md>)
- [Genius! The Easy Way to Add Privacy to a Chain-Link Fence](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/genius-the-easy-way-to-add-privacy-to-a-chain-link-fence.md>)
- [Genius! A Sunnier Alternative to Window Blinds](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/diy-window-film.md>)
- [3 Fixes for Tangled Christmas Lights](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-store-christmas-lights.md>)
- [The Right Way to Clean a Shower Curtain, According to Pros From Molly Maid and DeluxeMaid](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-clean-a-shower-curtain.md>)
- [How To: Clean Stove Burners](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-clean-stove-burners.md>)
- [How to Clean a Toilet the Right Way (Yes, There’s a Right Way)](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/the-right-way-to-clean-a-toilet.md>)
- [The 10 Best Things to Buy Secondhand](<https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/the-10-best-things-to-buy-secondhand-48045.md>)