Carrie Bradon
School
University Of Central Florida
Expertise
Home Organization, Natural Products, Curating A Healthy Home
- Carrie was a regular contributor to the Austin-American Statesman, where she wrote for their Homes and Gardens columns.
- Carrie is always looking for ways to improve her home — inside and out — and loves sharing the tips and tricks she has learned with others through her writing.
- As a mom and dog owner, Carrie understands the importance of safe and natural cleaning alternatives. She is always researching new methods to freshen up her home.
Experience
Carrie has been writing professionally for nearly a decade. As a news writer with House Digest, she has become an expert when it comes to home cleaning, decluttering, and reviewing home and garden projects. Having written on home-related topics for over six years, she has gained a plethora of knowledge on all things pertaining to home design, improvement, and maintenance. She has tackled many topics at House Digest, but her personal highlight was her piece "Could Wool Be The Dreamiest Type Of Pillow On The Market?" Carrie loves how writing combines her research aptitude and desire to share ideas with others. In addition to her writing career, she is passionate about traveling — she is especially fond of Chile, where she lived for a year — health, human behavior, and psychology.
Education
Carrie earned her B.A. in English literature at the University of Central Florida.
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Stories By Carrie Bradon
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While super glue has amazing adhesive properties, it can wreak havoc when it gets somewhere you don't want. Luckily, the solution is something you likely have.
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Buying a new home is exciting, especially if the paint the previous owners chose matches your aesthetics. But, there's one important question you should ask.
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A mattress protector is a necessary component of your bedroom setup, but where should you buy yours? Here's what to know about IKEA's mattress protectors.
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Cleaning your toilet isn't a fun task, but there are ways to make it easier. Try using this toothbrush hack to clean those hard to reach places.
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Limescale can easily build up on your kitchen or bathroom faucets, leaving them inefficient and rather icky. But there's a simple cleaning hack you can try.
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If you're looking for a good night's sleep, a clean pillow will make a massive difference. Cleaning your pillows doesn't need to be a chore, either.
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If you're looking to maximize the limited storage space around your home, IKEA has an interesting product that might be worth the investment.
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Few have space to nurture tasty edibles outdoors. Luckily, if you like strawberries, you won't need it. Here are the best options for a healthy indoor harvest.
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Keeping a toilet smelling relatively fresh can be challenging in the face of, you know, its primary purpose, but the humble plastic bottle is here to help.
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Are you looking to achieve an excellent caulking job but lack the talent? We've got you covered with a simple hack that doesn't require advanced skills.
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Maintaining outdoor furniture requires cleaning products you can trust. There's a home staple to consider; you probably already use it in your laundry room.
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Here's everything you need to know about identifying when your bathroom needs recaulking and how to caulk a bathtub effectively when it's time.
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Cleaning your bacteria-laden toilet brush has never been easier than with this simple household product, which you may already have in your laundry room.
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There's one easy and simple way to make your whole home smell better without the need to rely on aerosol sprays. In fact, it's completely free.
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Find out five of the most challenging spots to clean in your bathroom, what makes them so problematic, and the best ways to get these areas sparkling.
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Charcoal briquettes are great for more than just grilling steaks or burgers. When used as mulch, they can help maintain soil's vital nutrients and moisture.
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If you're looking to simplify your cleaning routine, the E-Cloth might be for you. Here's what you need to know about this handy-dandy cleaning tool.
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If the trees in your yard are showing signs of stress, such as cracks, fungi, or protruding roots, you may need to intervene. These tips can help salvage them.
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Regularly cleaning your kitchen is a must, but you might be missing some important spots. Keep this spot in mind next time you clean your kitchen.
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If you're tired of washing plates by hand but don't have a built-in dishwasher, you might want to follow TikTok's advice and consider a countertop model.
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Here's everything you need to know about common household cleaners that can be dangerous to children, and tips on how to store these chemicals out of reach.
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Johnsongrass is a dreaded sight, and getting rid of it may feel like a losing battle. But there's hope! Here are some tips to stop this invasive weed.
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Cleaning a disgusting microwave is near impossible regardless of how much elbow grease you put into it, but a dishwasher pod cuts through everything easily.
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Garage organization is not easy. From camping gear to keepsakes, there is a lot going into it. Take notes from Pinterest and consider this IKEA solution.
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Keeping your lawn pristine is no easy feat, but it can be a lot easier with this drought-resistant, low-maintenance grass species.
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If you're using this method to clean your Thermos, you're likely damaging it and weakening its ability to maintain the temperature of its contents.
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WD-40 is a great tool to clean greasy and grimy spots in the kitchen, but it's not good for everything. In fact, avoid using it for this particular tool.