Ashley Hanson
School
University Of Wisconsin Extension - Madison
Expertise
Gardening, Home Improvement, Landscape Design
- In 2016, Ashley co-founded a local community garden to give residents access to fresh vegetables and fruit.
- She has worked in a local greenhouse for years as a greenhouse assistant and manager, gaining invaluable experience and falling in love with all things plants.
- She earned her Master Gardener Certification in 2015.
Experience
Ashley has been a professional writer for over a decade and a professional editor for five years. She got interested in writing after she started taking on DIY projects and renovations around the house as well as working with plants in the garden, and realized she could share her experiences. What started as a way to document her projects turned into a passion for helping people create beautiful escapes in their yards, businesses, and homes.
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Stories By Ashley Hanson
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Toilet smelling a little disastrous? There are many reasons your restroom might smell, and we've got the secrets to vanquishing those awful odors.
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Depending on what kind of yard you have, you might need a specific type of birdhouse. Here is how to pick the perfect structure for your garden.
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Instead of reaching for harsh chemicals to remove rust from your stainless steel items, turn to some essentials that you probably already have around your home.
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You may already know that vinegar is a versatile cleaning ingredient, but are you familiar with all the different ways you can use it to clean your kitchen?
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Follow these tips to choose the right exterior hardware for your front door, ensuring that it's visually appealing, practical, and sustainable.
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For the most successful planting and gardening, you should do several things to prep your soil, from testing pH levels to improving the soil's structure.
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Rust marks on clothing are not your run-of-the-mill laundry stain, but luckily, there are a variety of ways to tackle them with common household items.
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Knowing which toxic laundry room staples to avoid when washing can make your home a healthier space while you do your part to protect the planet.
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If your dryer harbors stubborn odors, it can transfer them to your clean clothing. Here's why your dryer might smell and what to do about it.
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Adding cinnamon to your cleaning and gardening routine is an eco-friendly and cost-effective solution to several common indoor and outdoor problems.
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Our guide provides safe and effective ways to deter snakes without harming them. Keep your garden snake-free with these helpful tips and tricks.
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Pledge polish is one of the most iconic cleaning products around. And, the list of items that it can clean and protect goes well beyond your furniture.
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Are you looking to change your couch color or want to create some custom wall art? Then fabric paint can help. Here's what to know before you pick up a brush.
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A small mess may not seem like a big deal, but many can snowball to ruin efforts to keep your home tidy. These small cleaning hacks help you turn the tide.