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Kiersten Hickman

Food writer, editor, photographer & recipe developer

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The Family Handyman

DIY

So Long, Marble: This New Stone Trend Is About to Be EVERYWHERE
(published Apr. 26, 2019)

This Is How Long It Took to Build Notre Dame
(published Apr. 18, 2019)

This DIY Project Causes The Most Arguments for Couples
(published Apr. 8, 2019)

Here’s How to Make A Small Bathroom Feel Bigger, According to Joanna Gaines
(published Feb. 22, 2019)

This Is the Proper Temperature To Paint Your Home
(published Feb. 8, 2019)

What are Tile Rugs? A Deeper Look into This New Flooring Trend
(published Dec. 7, 2018)

Here’s Why You Should Swap Out Your Tile In The Kitchen
(published July 6, 2018)

The Most Popular Type of Home Improvement Project in Each State
(published June 26, 2018)

This Is The Right Time to Replace Your Toilet
(published May 28, 2018)

10 Kitchen Cupboard Trends to Try and Avoid in 2018
(published April 6, 2018)

People Are Freaking Out About “She Sheds”—Here’s Why You Should Build One
(published Feb. 26, 2018)

13 Amazon Items that Every DIYer Will Want
(published Feb. 15, 2018)

Why You Should Caulk Your Toilet to The Floor
(published Feb. 8, 2018)

13 Basic Home Improvement Hacks DIYers Must Know
(published Jan. 19, 2018)

Interviews

What’s Brown Friday? The Truth Behind Plumbers’ Busiest Day of The Year
(published Nov. 16, 2019)

Personal Preferences

How Many Throw Pillows Are Too Many Throw Pillows?
(published Mar. 13, 2019)

The One Old Home Feature I Wish Would Come Back
(published Jan. 14, 2019)

This Is Why I’ll Never Give In to The Open Shelf Cabinet Trend
(published Jan. 2, 2019)

You Should Ditch the Top Sheet For Good, Here’s Why
(published September 7, 2018)

Homeowner

The Reason Why People Despise Open-Concept Homes
(published Mar. 21, 2019)

The Bomb Cyclone is Happening & Here’s How to Survive It
(published Mar. 14, 2019)

The One Question You Need to Ask When Buying a New Home
(published August 9, 2018)

These Are the Biggest Regrets for Young First Time Homebuyers
(published July 23, 2018)

Rent, or Buy? What’s Cheaper For Every State
(published April 27, 2018)

How To Inspect Your Home Like a Home Inspector
(published April 5, 2018)

Here’s Everything Homeowners Need to Know About the New Tax Laws
(published Jan. 31, 2018)

Tips & Tricks

This is Why Your Ikea Mugs Have a Strange Chip on the Bottom
(published May 8, 2019)

If You’re Collecting Rain Water In These States, Watch Out! It Could Be Illegal
(published Feb. 23, 2019)

Here’s How To Make Sure Your Toilet Doesn’t Explode
(published Jan. 31, 2019)

Here’s Why You Should Close Your Bedroom Door at Night
(published Dec. 16, 2018)

Here’s How to Keep Your Basement Dry This Spring
(published Feb. 14, 2018)

Here’s Why You Should Worry About Your Basement Leaking This Winter
(published Jan. 18, 2018)

Easy Tips to Theft Proof Your House During Winter
(published Dec. 22, 2017)

If Your Christmas Tree Is Dying, Here’s How To Fix It
(published Dec. 15, 2017)

If You Have These Holiday Decorations, Watch Out For These Fire Hazards
(published Dec. 8, 2017)

New Winter ‘Flash Freeze’ Is Coming—Here’s How To Prep Your Car & Home
(published Dec. 5, 2017)

Cleaning & Organization

Cleaning Your House Gives You as Much Adrenaline as Car Racing
(published May 20, 2019)

This Nifty Trick Will Eliminate the Odor from Your Garbage ASAP
(published Apr. 26, 2019)

This Pantry Item Will Clean Your Grill In a Snap
(published Apr. 12, 2019)

Here’s How To Clean A Burnt Pot or Pan with Two Ingredients
(published Mar. 5, 2019)

Here’s What You Shouldn’t Do When Washing The Dishes
(published Feb. 22, 2019)

This Is How Often You Should Clean Your Bathtub
(published Jan. 24, 2019)

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Store Stuff In The Attic
(published Jan. 11, 2019)

9 Tips to Stay Organized in 2019, According to Marie Kondo
(published Jan. 2, 2018)

The Two Things You Should NEVER Throw Down The Drain
(published Nov. 30, 2018)

This Nifty Trick Will Humidify Your Home—Without a Humidifier
(published Nov. 28, 2018)

Warning! It’s Illegal to Throw Away These 8 Items
(published October 29, 2018)

Always Close the Toilet Lid When You Flush, Here’s Why
(published August 29, 2018)

If You Haven’t Cleaned This Appliance In a Month, You Better Do That ASAP
(published August 24, 2018)

Clean Your Grill ASAP With This Vegetable (Yes, Really!)
(published July 10, 2018)

No Brush? No Problem. Here’s How to Clean Your Grill
(published June 12, 2018)

5 Home Remedies to Remove a Splinter
(published April 16, 2018)

What You Should Do With Your Old Cell Phone
(published Feb. 21, 2018)

12 Clever Kitchen Storage Hack You’ve Never Thought Of Before
(published Feb. 2, 2018)

Pets

These New Dog Treats Will Make Your Pup the Happiest on the Block
(published May 17, 2019)

This Is Why Your Dog Is Afraid of Vacuum Cleaners
(published Mar. 18, 2019)

It’s Illegal to Leave Pets In Your Car in These States
(published Dec. 16, 2018)

Pest Control

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Kill Bees in Your Yard
(published Apr. 24, 2019)

Here’s How to Keep Mice Out of Your Kitchen
(published Jan. 4, 2019)

How to Quickly Get Rid of Spiders In Your Car
(published October 5, 2018)

How to Avoid Snakes Slithering Up Your Toilet
(published September 14, 2018)

Keep Rabbits Away From Your Lawn with These Nifty Tricks
(published August 3, 2018)

These Are The Most Annoying Pests in Every State
(published June 14, 2018)

These Unbelievable Hacks Will Keep Mosquitos Away For Good
(published June 14, 2018)

Here’s Why You Should Never Kill A Spider
(published June 7, 2018)

This Surprising Hack Will Keep Mice Away For Good
(published June 8, 2018)

Here’s What REALLY Kills Cockraoches—And What Doesn’t
(published June 1, 2018)

Here’s Why Having a Mouse Problem Is Worse Than You Thought
(published May 18, 2018)

Here’s How to Prepare Your Home for the Upcoming Tick Explosion
(published May 17, 2018)

Here’s Why You Should Never Kill a House Centipede
(published May 10, 2018)

Your Christmas Tree Could Be Crawling With Bugs—Here’s How To Avoid Them
(published Dec. 19, 2017)

Automotive

Restarting Your Car Does Not Use More Fuel Than Idiling. Here’s Why.
(published July 20, 2018)

Cool Down Your Car ASAP With These 5 Nifty Tricks
(published July 5, 2018)

How to Double the Life of Your Car
(published April 26, 2018)

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Use Your Car’s Air Conditioner
(published April 25, 2018)

Here’s How Often You Should Rotate Your Tires
(published April 17, 2018)

These 9 DIY Car Care Tips Are Essential for Spring
(published Feb. 26, 2018)

12 Myths You Need To Stop Believing About Your Car
(published Jan. 24, 2018)

9 Things You’ll Regret Leaving In Your Car This Winter
(published Jan. 11, 2018)

How To Avoid These Common Car Failures This Winter
(published Jan. 11, 2018)

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Warm Up Your Car In The Winter
(published Jan. 5, 2018)

This Easy Trick Will Defrost Your Car Window In Seconds
(published Dec. 22, 2017)

Heating & Cooling

If You Haven’t Done This To Your Windows, Your House Will Be Freezing
(published Dec. 7, 2018)

This Fan Trick Can Keep Your House Warm All Winter Long
(published September 22, 2018)

Here’s Where You Shouldn’t Install Your AC
(published July 31, 2018)

This Crazy Fan Will Keep Your House Cool All Summer Long
(published June 23, 2018)

This Nifty Trick Will Clean Up Your Air Conditioner
(published June 19, 2018)

How to Double the Life of Your Air Conditioner
(published June 21, 2018)

Your Air Conditioner Won’t Fully Work If You Don’t Do This
(published June 7, 2018)

The Difference Between Open-Cell and Closed-Cell Spray Foam
(published May 23, 2018)

Top 3 Spray Foam Insulation To Consider Using
(published Mar. 9, 2018)

These Simple Tricks Will Keep Your House Warm All Winter Long
(published Jan. 5, 2018)

Landscaping

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Mow Your Grass When It’s Wet
(published May 22, 2019)

Here’s Why You Should Be Scared of Your Trees After a Winter Storm
(published Feb. 8, 2019)

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Use Salt on Concrete
(published Jan. 18, 2019)

30 Plants to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Lawn
(published September 21, 2018)

Here’s Why Dogs Kick Up Your Lawn After They Pee
(published August 17, 2018)

8 Genius Ways to Pick Up Your Dog Poop
(published July 7, 2018)

Here’s How to Avoid Poison Ivy All Summer Long
(published June 26, 2018)

Here’s Why You Need to Leave Grass Clippings On The Lawn
(published May 18, 2018)

This Is The Best Season to Aerate Your Lawn
(published May 4, 2018)

This Spray Foam Will Fix Any of Your Concrete Problems
(published April 20, 2018)

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Mow Your Lawn Every Week
(published April 11, 2018)

Here’s How To Get Your Deck Ready For Spring
(published Feb. 28, 2018)

10 Lawn Care Myths You Really Need To Stop Believing
(published Feb. 13, 2018)

Retail

This Is The Best Time To Buy A TV. Here’s Why
(published Feb. 1, 2019)

The Real Reason Harbor Freight Will Not Partake in This Thanksgiving Tradition
(published Nov. 14, 2018)

Home Depot, Harbor Freight and Lowe’s Will Not Partake In This Thanksgiving Tradition
(published October 2, 2018)

The One Incredible Perk of Buying Your Car Through Costco
(published August 17, 2018)

Here’s Why You Should Buy Your Next Car Through Costco
(published July 31, 2018)

These Are The Top 10 Hand Tools at Harbor Freight
(published Feb. 9, 2018)

12 Best Reviewed Hand Tools To Buy on Amazon
(published Jan. 25, 2018)

Celebrities

The Reason Joanna and Chip Gaines Were Chosen for Time’s 100 Most Influential People
(published Apr. 18, 2019)

Chip and Joanna Gaines’ New Network Will Replace This Popular DIY TV Channel
(published Apr. 10, 2019)

Chip and Joanna Gaines Will Be Back on Television Soon
(published Nov. 14, 2018)

 

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