# Steph Coelho

*Contributing Writer*

Steph Coelho is a writer and editor whose favorite place in her home is the kitchen. She started out as a BobVila.com contributor in 2019 and has been writing about lifestyle topics since 2017. She has an eye for design but has a particular soft spot for midcentury details. Previously, Steph worked on educational garden-related programming for nonprofits and community centers. During the pandemic, she took up an indoor gardening hobby and now grows her favorite herbs and greens right inside her kitchen. In addition to writing for BobVila.com, she also has bylines with [Hunker](<https://www.hunker.com/>), [Healthline](<https://www.healthline.com/>), [Greatist](<https://greatist.com/>), [Insider](<https://www.insider.com/>), [The Washington Pos](<https://www.washingtonpost.com>)t and more. She is also an experienced product tester and reviewer, specializing in kitchen goods, garden items, and smart tech.

## Recent Articles

- [This is the Best Temperature Setting for Your Thermostat in Winter](<https://www.bobvila.com/interior/thermostat-temperature-for-winter.md>)
- [12 Budget-Friendly Bathroom Remodel Ideas You Can DIY](<https://www.bobvila.com/diy/budget-bathroom-remodel-ideas.md>)
- [12 Ways Your Local Extension Service Can Help Improve Your Lawn and Garden](<https://www.bobvila.com/diy/local-extension-service.md>)
- [The Best Mulch for Every Yard—and How to Choose the Right One](<https://www.bobvila.com/lawn-and-garden/best-mulches.md>)
- [I Tried These 12 Expert Gardening Hacks and My Garden Is Better Than It’s Ever Been](<https://www.bobvila.com/lawn-and-garden/vegetable-garden-secrets.md>)
- [17 Plants You Shouldn’t Bother Starting Indoors](<https://www.bobvila.com/lawn-and-garden/seeds-to-direct-sow.md>)
- [This Black History Month, We Celebrate the Scientist Who Pioneered Sustainable Farming](<https://www.bobvila.com/lawn-and-garden/george-washington-carver-peanut-cover-crops.md>)
- [The Best Soils of 2026 for Raised Garden Beds, Vetted By Experts](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/best-soil-for-raised-beds.md>)
- [25 Things to Get Rid of Before 2026](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/new-year-decluttering.md>)
- [14 Nifty Neem Oil Uses for the Home and Garden](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/neem-oil-uses.md>)