Alicia Bodine
Expertise
Vegetable Gardening, Landscaping, Natural Pest Control
- Alicia enjoys growing her own herbs to create healthy, flavorful dishes for the entire family.
- She is especially passionate about organic gardening and avoiding the use of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.
- Staying on top of the latest gardening techniques is important to Alicia, which is why you'll often find her researching everything from lasagna planting to keyhole gardening.
Experience
Alicia Bodine is a New Jersey-based writer specializing in gardening, home, and finance. With more than 19 years of experience, her work has appeared in leading publications, such as GardenGuides, Livestrong, Weekand.com, SFGate, GoBankingRates, and LendingTree. Additionally, she researched and reviewed a host of gardening-related products for DontWasteYourMoney.com over the course of 3 years. Alicia is also a financial coach and the mother of two beautiful daughters. When she's not writing, you'll find her gardening, spending time with her kids, or cooking up new recipes in the kitchen.
Education
Alicia studied business at Rowan University and is a Certified Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach.
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Stories By Alicia Bodine
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Beauty and practicality come together in the form of the Autumn Blaze Maple. By adopting the right growing techniques, you can enjoy the tree for years to come.
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Socks have a habit of going astray on laundry day, but a proactive approach can keep them together. Tackle the root cause of missing socks with these tips.
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Hold onto those the peels from the juicy orange you ate, as they can be used in a ton of nifty ways around your home and garden. Check them out here.
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Why spend hours pulling weeds when you can let cover crops do the job for you? Enhance your garden with a vibrant canopy and effective weed suppression.
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Basil is a popular herb known for its vibrant flavor and versatility in the kitchen. Follow these tips to cultivate robust and flavorful plants.
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Laundry is an unavoidable chore, but it can be made easier and more convenient by using a pool noodle and other common items from around the house.
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We all know dryer sheets have their purpose when doing laundry, but did you know they can also be used in many ways around the kitchen? Here's how.
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Cleaning your dryer's lint trap regularly is important for fire prevention. Learn seven hacks for cleaning dryer vents, and one you should definitely avoid.
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Roses require extra care to thrive. Try these tricks for growing beautiful, healthy roses in your garden to feed rose bushes, keep weeds away, and more.
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Paper towels may already have a reputation as one of the handiest household items ever invented, but these hacks show it's even more versatile than many think.
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We've all experienced ants in or around the home at one time or another. The next time these little pests pop up, here are some methods to deal with them.
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Not only is peanut butter delicious, but it can also transform your home in various ways. Before you make that sandwich, put PB to work around the house.
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Most of us probably use paper towels on a daily basis, but for some tasks, you may want to seek out other options. Here's how you're misusing paper towels.
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Before you throw out or recycle a shoe box from your most recent shopping trip, you might want to consider some organization DIYs using that box.
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Swiffers are handy cleaning tools, but paying every month for new cleaning pads and solution is too much for some. Try these budget-friendly Swiffer hacks.
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Toilet paper and its rolls can be reused for many purposes in your garden. Here are 14 ways that you can repurpose these items and help the environment.
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You probably have a roll of aluminum foil in your kitchen right now. There are many clever ways foil can help improve your cleaning, cooking, and more.
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To conquer the kitchen cleaning battlefield, you'll need to follow a strategic plan of attack, especially when tackling some of the hardest spots to clean.
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Preserve the longevity of your lawn mower by turning to household hero, WD-40. Here are all the ways you can use it to keep your mower as good as new.
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Although chemical pesticides are available to keep stink bugs out of your house, you can turn to natural ingredients instead to keep these pests away.
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Pinecones are pretty to look at and great for seasonal decor. However, they can also serve many, useful and versatile purposes in your outdoor space.
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Snow fleas are commonly spotted outdoors in the winter months and can make their way into your home. Here's how to identify them and deal with an infestation.