Kelly Catlin
School
Monmouth University
Expertise
Home Decor, Real Estate, Organic Home And Garden
- Kelly enjoys keeping an organic home for her family and selects articles that reflect this. She also loves to craft with her family and wants to share different budget-friendly DIY projects with readers.
- She is an experienced copywriter, editor, and blogger specializing in organic cooking and cleaning, DIY crafts, music, marketing, and SEO.
- Kelly excels at writing real estate articles and has worked extensively on tracking market trends in the Canadian real estate market.
Experience
Kelly is a mom who loves to cook, bake, and craft. She is a former teacher turned professional writer and began with a personal organic parenting blog. This transitioned into writing SEO blogs for many companies and eventually into music journalism, infusing her musical background with her love of writing. As an educator, she created and managed a Gifted and Talented program and competed in national STEM competitions. She also worked with special needs children and taught English as a second language before leaving the industry to pursue writing. Kelly currently writes for an online music magazine, has a book coming out, and has experience freelancing for some of North America's most prominent SEO firms. Her debut novel, "Kurt: Forever in Bloom," comes out on 2.20.2025 with Genius Book Publishing and features exclusive interviews with seminal musicians; a portion of profits benefit a myriad of charities, including AFSP and several organizations that assist children in need.
Education
Kelly has a Bachelor of Science in special education and is a former teacher. She holds dual standard certificates as a teacher of the handicapped and an elementary school teacher. She has math and English language arts endorsements, the latter helping her cultivate her writing career.
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Stories By Kelly Catlin
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With this simple and cost-effective Dollar Tree hack that anyone can pull off, you'll never have to worry about losing your small trinkets and valuables again.
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For upgraded features to your bathroom faucet, you'll want to take a look at this TikTok faucet recommendation. It'll have you racing to get a new one.
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Finding extra space for storage in your kitchen can be tough but with this TikTok hack you might discover somewhere that's currently hiding in plain sight.
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If you're struggling to organize your books and DVDs in a smart and attractive way, this clever hack involving a common shower item could be just the ticket.
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Closets can easily become cluttered. This $1.25 Dollar Tree find will help you free up space and keep your clothes, scarves, and jewelry organized.
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With a colander from Dollar Tree and a few extra items, you can make a beautiful hanging basket planter. Here's how to make this DIY addition to your home.
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Transporting a sapling, either across your lawn or from a garden center, can be dicey, but a simple pool noodle hack can prevent damage to your new tree.
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Open bookshelves don't exactly hide clutter. Luckily, this TikTok hack can help you create hidden storage in plain sight. Here's what to know.
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Say goodbye to squashed hats and hello to flawless organization with this easy and affordable TikTok-approved hat storage solution that anyone can use at home.
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Sherpa blankets have many benefits, but if washed too much they can become matted. Luckily, you can restore your sherpa blanket using this easy hack.
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With all the organization items available at IKEA, organizing your home has never been easier. Check out this IKEA series that Pinterest recommends.
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If you're tired of seeing your family's shoes disorganized in a closet or entryway, you'll want to give this easy shoe storage hack DIY a go.
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Noisy bed frame giving you trouble? This simple hack can banish the noise and protect your walls from damage, and you probably have everything you need at home.
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If extra rolls of toilet paper are making your bathroom seem cluttered, a simple buy from Dollar Tree could be the solution of your dreams.
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If your storage bins don't have rollers, this simple TikTok-approved hack will stop them from scratching your shelves and tugging at your carpet.
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To help you organize that one kitchen drawer dedicated to a catch-all of handy items, TikTok reveals drawer dividers that will revolutionize your storage.
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If you've got a bathroom counter cluttered with essentials, we've got a DIY hack to help organize the space using a paper towel holder from the Dollar Tree.
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Using only two common ingredients, this incredibly easy and effective Pinterest hack makes it simple to remove stuck-on sticker messes left by adhesives.
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Mulch mishap: Is your garden at fault for all those spiders? Avoid eight-legged guests taking up residence in your basement with these landscaping tips.
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Instantly recognizable for their unique shape, carpenter pencils are a must in any handyman's arsenal. But aside from writing, what are these pencils good for?
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This unique pool noodle hack will allow you to keep your curtains open and let the sun stream in without requiring you to drill holes in the wall for tiebacks.
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If you love interior design, you are likely always finding new pieces on Pinterest. This Pinterest IKEA find is definitely worth buying for your own home.
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Your garage likely takes up a lot of your home's exterior, so the way it looks impacts your home's curb appeal. Luckily, TikTok shares an inexpensive upgrade.
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When moving out of a home or an apartment, especially a small one, furniture scuffs on walls are common. To prevent these, use this genius pool noodle hack.
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There's nothing worse than bringing home a brand-new piece of furniture only to discover chips in it already. This TikTok hack makes it much easier to protect.
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As it does with many Ikea furniture pieces, TikTok has found another use for the BOAXEL system. Organize your pantry and customize your storage how you like.
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Hacks that help to keep the home neat and tidy are appreciated by all. Here's why an unused plant saucer belongs on your kitchen countertop.