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Home Trends, Decorating Hacks, Cleaning & Organizing
- Helen has over five years of published writing experience in the home and lifestyle spaces.
- Her biggest design dilemma is that she likes a lot of different interior design styles. Luckily, this has made her a pro at mixing and blending different aesthetics in her home.
- She was a cinematography major, which allowed her to easily transfer her knowledge over to the home design world. The use of color, lighting, and an eye for detail are but a few.
Experience
Helen joined the House Digest team as a news writer in 2024, where she enjoys helping readers upgrade their homes, one hack at a time. Her love of home design started when she fell for English country interiors when she lived in the U.K., became obsessed with French design as soon as she landed in Paris, and explored the world of Artisanal style throughout her journey across the Indian Ocean. It was clear then that Helen wanted to write about this subject. Since her writing career began in 2019, she has written for various publications, including Foter Magazine, Visual Hunt, and The Spruce.
Education
Helen holds a filmmaking diploma from CineArts Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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Design
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While updating old furniture is almost always cheaper than buying new pieces, it can still cost some money. Check out a free idea for revamping furniture.
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Design
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Your guests are coming over this weekend, but fancy decor is not in the budget. No worries! This Dollar Tree DIY is easy to make and will impress on a budget.
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Design
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This typical accent wall design choice is popular in interior design, but everything is subject to the flow of time. We're ready to leave this one behind.
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Cleaning
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Have your brooms, mops, and other cleaning tools taken over a messy corner in your home? Luckily, this DIY can quickly solve your problem. Here's how.
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Design
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If you're longing for a bright and airy sunroom, you can hack your home to help make your space feel like a sunroom -- even if you don't actually have one.
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Shopping
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When you live in a small home, it can sometimes be tricky to decorate for the seasons. But IKEA's colorful spring tree brings Easter décor to tight spaces.
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Design
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Committing to a yellow ceiling sounds quite intimidating, but there are spaces you may find to be perfect to experiment with this cheery color.
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Cleaning
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There are so many store-bought options for shoe storage, but what if the answer to keeping your shoes organized was in your entryway all along?
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Shopping
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Costco has everything you need for your home for a decent price -- even swivel patio chairs. Here's what shoppers have to say about this patio furniture.
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Shopping
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If you want to give your living room chic extra seating that also comes with hidden storage, look no further than IKEA's budget-friendly ottoman.
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Design
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If you're running out of space for your large collection of cute coffee or tea mugs, put some some of them on display with this affordable item.
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Design
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When shopping for bedsheets, you may think that any material will do. But there are several reasons why Egyptian cotton is a better buy than regular cotton.
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Design
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Countertops can easily get overwhelmed, and countertop storage solutions are a must. This DIY catch-all tray from Dollar Tree achieves organization on a budget.
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Design
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It doesn't take much for bathroom countertops to become messy. But with a knife rack hack, you can finally declutter and organize your space.
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Design
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Stone bath mats are one of the most trendy bathroom design features, but these aesthetically pleasing products do have a few downsides to consider.
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Design
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Is your bathroom vanity in need of an upgrade? This experts provides all the details on which mistakes are important to avoid when taking on this project.
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Design
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Give your kitchen a chic and easy makeover with this adorable curtain hack. This handy design tip lets you hide your outdated dishwasher without major fuss.
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Design
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If you're lucky enough to own a vintage home complete with an in-wall ironing board, then you can do this satisfying flip. Turn it into cute kitchen storage.
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Cleaning
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If your cabinets are overflowing with coffee mugs you’ve collected over the years, there’s a simple storage solution that also puts them on display.
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Design
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Elevating your outdoor umbrella combo tables doesn’t require an upgrade. Instead, explore this clever idea that enhances style for a space more inviting.
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Cleaning
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While the IKEA ALEX drawers are very versatile, finding organizers that fit perfectly inside them can be difficult. Find out one ideal product you could use.
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Design
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Does your front door enter right into your living room, dining room, or kitchen? Create separation between the entryway and your space with this temporary idea.
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Cleaning
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This IKEA unit is gem of a storage piece that can be snagged for a mere $14.99 and used for kitchen organization.
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Design
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We all love the look of vases full of flowers. But you can certainly level up your flower display with some basic IKEA essentials and creativity.
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Design
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It takes a little ingenuity to make unique home décor, and this temporary solution that creates endless jar-decorating opportunities is truly novel.
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Design
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This DIY idea from creator Leslie Saeta of "My 100 Year Old Home" transforms Mason jars into a gorgeous centerpiece that you can easily make at home.
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Exclusives
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Moody entryways are trending, and we have design historian Sarah Bilotta giving us an inside scoop on how to pull off this rich, dynamic look.
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