Michelle Ullman

About

Michelle Ullman has been an avid gardener, DIYer, and home decorator for most of her life. She turned that passion into a freelance career and has been writing about just about everything related to home, garden, and lifestyle since 2011. Her writing has been published on many websites, including Better Homes & Gardens, Business Insider, The Spruce, and Investopedia. She also writes for several corporate blogs, including ADT Home Security, Walmart, Pennington Garden Decor, and Lowe’s. Follow Michelle Ullman on LinkedIn.

More from Michelle Ullman

Solved! What’s Up With the Musty Smell in My Basement?
Basements

Solved! What’s Up With the Musty Smell in My Basement?

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

The Dos and Don’ts of Bathroom Ventilation
Bathrooms

The Dos and Don’ts of Bathroom Ventilation

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

The Best Patio Umbrellas for a Shaded Outdoor Space
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Patio Umbrellas for a Shaded Outdoor Space

By Michelle Ullman, Tom Scalisi, Kristen Mosier

40 Tasks All Homeowners Should Finish Before the First Frost
DIY

40 Tasks All Homeowners Should Finish Before the First Frost

By Michelle Ullman, Theresa Clement, Caitlin Castelaz

30 Gorgeous Plants That Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden
Lawn & Garden

30 Gorgeous Plants That Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden

By Michelle Ullman, Lori Lovely, Gretchen Heber

Plants That Repel Mosquitoes: 18 Picks for a Bug-Free Backyard
Lawn & Garden

Plants That Repel Mosquitoes: 18 Picks for a Bug-Free Backyard

By Deirdre Mundorf, Michelle Ullman

The Best Shovels, Tested and Reviewed
DIY

The Best Shovels, Tested and Reviewed

By Michelle Ullman, Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

The Best Sawhorses
DIY

The Best Sawhorses

By Michelle Ullman

The Best Glass Cleaners, Tested and Reviewed
Cleaning

The Best Glass Cleaners, Tested and Reviewed

By Michelle Ullman, Glenda Taylor, Debbie Wolfe

The Best Paint Rollers and Covers, Tested and Reviewed
DIY

The Best Paint Rollers and Covers, Tested and Reviewed

By Michelle Ullman, Debbie Wolfe

The Best Utility Knives, Tested and Reviewed
Reviews

The Best Utility Knives, Tested and Reviewed

By Michelle Ullman, Glenda Taylor

The Best Tool Belts
DIY

The Best Tool Belts

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Beacham

15 Things You Should Never Put Down a Garbage Disposal
Appliances

15 Things You Should Never Put Down a Garbage Disposal

By Michelle Ullman

The Best Hammers, Tested and Reviewed
Hand Tools

The Best Hammers, Tested and Reviewed

By Michelle Ullman, Tom Scalisi

The Best Home Safes of 2024
Home Technology

The Best Home Safes of 2024

By Michelle Ullman, Jasmine Harding

How to Light a Pilot Light on Gas Appliances
Appliances

How to Light a Pilot Light on Gas Appliances

By Michelle Ullman, Margaret Foley

The Best TV Wall Mounts for Flat Screens
Reviews

The Best TV Wall Mounts for Flat Screens

By Michelle Ullman, Mark Wolfe

9 Ways to Keep Backyard Birds Healthy and Well Fed This Winter
DIY

9 Ways to Keep Backyard Birds Healthy and Well Fed This Winter

By Jennifer Noonan, Michelle Ullman

The Best Work Gloves of 2023, Tested and Reviewed
Clothing & Gear

The Best Work Gloves of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

By Michelle Ullman, Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

5 Ways to Fix Stairs That Squeak
DIY

5 Ways to Fix Stairs That Squeak

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila Staff