Melanie Dawn

Location

Atlanta, Georgia

School

Brenau University

Expertise

Sustainable home living, Home improvement projects, Organization

Melanie stays up to date on the latest home improvement DIY hacks by watching YouTube videos from popular channels like "Restoration Couple" and "This Old House."
After killing numerous plants, her passion for orchids pushed her to discover the perfect method of growing plants successfully in water instead of soil.
A self-proclaimed thrift store junkie, Melanie enjoys browsing anitque shops and consignment stores for items to repurpose and make new.

Experience

Melanie's passion for gardening began when she was around eight years old, following her dad around in the garden planting seeds. She turned her love for all things outdoors and DIY projects into a successful writing career, focusing on topics such as home improvement and real estate for clients like HomeServe and FinanceBuzz. As a Hunker writer, Melanie is happy to share her expertise and dive into interior design and up-and-coming trends. Some of her other favorite topics to research and report on include retirement planning, business, and travel.

Education

Melanie earned a master's degree in business administration from Brenau University.

Hunker Editorial Policies

Hunker uses a knowledgeable team of editors, writers, and experts to create all our content. We dive deep into the ever-evolving conversations surrounding home improvement and design, striving to deliver the most current and helpful tips, strengthened by expert takes and tutorials from our talented team.

As we cover many fields of expertise, we make it a priority to ensure every beat remains fresh and comprehensive. Additional information on our editorial process available here.

Stories By Melanie Dawn

Entertaining By Melanie Dawn

Why There's Simply No Need For A Smart TV Anymore

High-tech devices can revolutionize daily life, but the smart TV is one upgrade we simply don't need anymore, thanks to all the low-cost alternatives.
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Garden Hacks By Melanie Dawn

4 Ways To Use Aluminum Foil For Fewer Pests And Healthier Plants

Aluminum foil isn't just good for holding leftovers, and once you learn about these ways to use it in your garden, you'll want to buy an extra roll.
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Pests, Weeds & Problems By Melanie Dawn

Deter Carpenter Bees From Your Deck With A Natural Scent They Hate

With a common household item and a few easy steps, you can create a natural deterrent for keeping carpenter bees away from your deck.
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Organization & Storage By Melanie Dawn

15 Dollar Tree Bathroom Finds That Instantly Organize Clutter For Under $20

Humid bathrooms might not be the best place for expensive niche organizers. Here are 15 affordable clutter-busting alternatives from Dollar Tree.
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Furniture By Melanie Dawn

12 Vintage Tables To Look For At The Thrift Store For A More Valuable Haul

Thrift stores are literal treasure troves, and if you're lucky (and well-informed) you could even score any of these 12 iconic vintage tables while thrifting.
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