Expertise
Renter-friendly design ideas, bucket & balcony gardening, interior design trends
- Since 2021, Amber has published several articles on Reno Assistance, where she alerts readers to home design trends and inspires them to renovate. Here, she has had the privilege to interview all kinds of experts, from general contractors to interior designers.
- As a long-time renter, she is adept at making the most of a small space and loves finding new renter-friendly projects, whether it's a balcony-sized potato garden or installing peel-and-stick tile for a DIY kitchen backsplash.
- When she's not busy installing peel-and-stick tiles, Amber enjoys watching home design shows, including HGTV's "Down Home Fab" and Alexandra Gater's YouTube channel.
Experience
Amber launched her writing career in 2018 after completing college. Since graduating, she has had the privilege to write for a wide range of publications covering everything from kitchen renovations and travel guides to product reviews and real estate features. Since 2019, her focus has largely remained on home improvement content. Some of her favorite projects include writing Ontario-based real estate stories for Narcity.com and home renovation articles for Reno Assistance.
Education
Amber obtained a journalism degree from Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario.
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Home Improvement
By Amber VanWort
Even with the heater on, doors shut, and windows closed, you might feel a draft siphoning warm air from your home. Here's why cabinets could be the culprit.
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Many plants are best left alone in November as they go dormant for the winter. As these ten are especially prone to damage, wait to prune until a better time.
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Home Goods
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From elegant boxes and woven baskets to chic nightstands and dressers, Marshalls is surprisingly full of home storage finds you don't want to miss.
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DIY Home Decor
By Amber VanWort
This DIY wall decor is spooky enough for Halloween and stylish enough to use all year. Best of all, you only need a couple of items and some glue to craft it.
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While fall pumpkins deserve to be shown off, these key tips to protect them from the elements and slow their decay will ensure a delightful, lasting display.
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Home Improvement
By Amber VanWort
An unexpected plant sprouting from a crack in your wall may seem odd, but it could indicate something much deeper lurking behind the drywall.
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Home Goods
By Amber VanWort
A decluttering and organization session isn't a success unless you actually remember where you put everything -- that's where this handy gadget comes in.
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Whether its blocking your driveway or there's a foul odor leaking from it, it can be tempting to move your neighbor's trash can -- but should you?
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Organization
By Amber VanWort
Finding a home for all of those tiny, miscellaneous items can be a struggle, but this sleek box from Dollar Tree will give you a place to store them in style.
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For a low-maintenance option in your garden, consider this dwarf shrub that sounds too good to be true — it sports striking colors and flourishes in dry soil.
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Houseplants
By Amber VanWort
Snake plants are easy to take care of, but when winter rolls around, they might start to suffer. These care tips will ensure they last through the cold weather.
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One pet's trash is a hummingbird's treasure. Next time you're grooming your furry friend, consider how they may provide a valuable boon for hummingbird nests.
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Design Hacks
By Amber VanWort
Do you love the look of a luxe stair runner, but not the price tag? This clever hack is a way to get a faux high-end stair runner for a fraction of the cost.
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Home Goods
By Amber VanWort
Some of these Dollar General items are made with quality materials, while others are affordable alternatives to high-end seasonal decor pieces.
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This perennial flower takes a while to get established, but its colorful blooms are gorgeous. Plant it in October for the best results in spring.
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In 2026, HGTV fans can expect all the charm, witty banter, and expert advice that the Property Brothers are known for, but from an entirely new angle.
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All you need is a pack of paper plates to help your pans last longer and keep you from finding any unexpected damage when you pull them out of the cabinet.
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DIY Home Decor
By Amber VanWort
When HGTV star Ben Napier demos a room, his wife Erin often repurposes the scraps into personalized decor. See what she did with an old kitchen cabinet.
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Encourage more delightful goldfinches to visit your yard by growing plants they love, including this native flower that acts as both food and nesting material.
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DIY Home Decor
By Amber VanWort
Dopamine decor is all about adding personal touches to your home in fun ways. Give your basic IKEA wardrobe a smile-inducing upgrade with this design hack.
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Furniture
By Amber VanWort
Now that this beloved furniture brand is out of business, scoring a deal at a thrift store or vintage shop is an even bigger win — here's what to look for.
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The common wisdom is to cut back dahlias in fall after the first hard frost, but can you cut them before the frost? Here's how to encourage blooms.
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With orange blooms and berry-like seed pods, the blackberry lily can be stunning in your yard. Learn how to prune it so the plant doesn’t overspread.
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Cleaning Hacks
By Amber VanWort
Zip ties have the perfect shape and sturdy material for this discreet hack that will minimize clutter in your bathroom and keep it smelling fresh.
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Despite your opinion of The Home Depot or whether you're in the market for power tools, their deal offering free tools with a purchase is worth checking out.
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Home Goods
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If pro interior designers shop for home and decor items at Costco, then why can’t you? Head to the warehouse wonderland in October to grab these new arrivals.
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DIY Home Decor
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All Martha Stewart's fall decorating idea requires is a trip to your local supermarket -- or even the dollar store if you want to get super creative with it.
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