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    Michelle Miley
    Home is where the heart is, and Michelle frequently pens articles about ways to keep yours looking great and feeling cozy. Whether you want help organizing your closet, picking a paint color or finishing drywall, Michelle has you covered. If she's not puttering in the house, you'll find her in the garden playing in the dirt. Her garden articles provide tips and insight that anyone can use to turn a brown thumb green. You'll find her work on Modern Mom, The Nest and eHow as well as sprinkled throughout your other online home decor and improvement favorites.
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    11 DIY Tips for Painting Tall Walls
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    By Michelle Miley
    Living room with a gray furniture and window frames, red and white pillows, and contemporary decor
    Should You Paint the Trim First or the Walls? Here's What to Consider
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Michelle Miley
    Paint roller with white paint, painting over a light blue wall
    Hire a Painter, Or Do It Yourself? Here are 8 Things to Consider
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Michelle Miley
    Person using a paint roller to apply primer to an arched wall niche
    Here's How Long It Takes to Paint a Room — From Cleanup to Curing
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Michelle Miley
    Interior of Clean and Bright Modern Living Room
    Pros and Cons of Mounting a TV Over a Gas Fireplace
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Michelle Miley
    White home with large overhanging eaves with white car in driveway
    Read This Before Replacing Your Garage Door
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Michelle Miley
    Woman with folded clean terry towels at table in laundry room, closeup
    How to Wash Towels
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Michelle Miley
    Wood cabinets with lamp, plant, and white diagram board against brick wall next to full-length mirror and black-and-white bed
    How to Soundproof a Door — 7 Easy DIY Methods
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Michelle Miley
    Eclectic bedroom with upholstered headboard, plaid wallpaper, pillows, light wood dresser, tv, wood floors, nightstands, reading lamp, table lamp.
    Circadian Rhythm Lighting: How to Use Lights to Sleep and Feel Better
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Michelle Miley
    modern house technology
    When to Use a Humidifier vs. a Dehumidifier — And How to Choose One
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Michelle Miley
    Carboard boxes in living room of new house
    16 Moving Essentials You'll Need on the Big Day
    Design
    By Michelle Miley
    Contemporary curved dining room with curved bench, small round table, chairs, pendant lamp, framed print, and tall windows with view of hallway via arch
    Ambient Lighting, Task Lighting, and Accent Lighting: A DIY Guide
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Michelle Miley
    Male hand on digital thermostat set at 78 degrees
    It's Settled: This Is the Best A/C Temperature for Your Home
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Michelle Miley
    A white portable electric fireplace in a gray living room
    The Complete Guide to Portable Electric Fireplaces
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Michelle Miley
    A fireplace damper part
    What Is a Fireplace Damper? Here’s What to Know
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Michelle Miley
    Kitchen sink
    8 Things You Should Never (Ever) Put in the Garbage Disposal
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Michelle Miley
    Preparing to painting wall in house blue paint by paint roller.
    10 Genius Paint Roller Tips for the Perfect DIY Job
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Michelle Miley
    Wall paint cans
    How to Throw Away Paint the Safe (And Correct) Way
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Michelle Miley
    Woman Adjusts Thermostat
    It's Settled: This Is the Best Temperature For Your Heater in the Winter
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Michelle Miley
    A large rectangular open doorway leading to a sitting room with a brown leather couch, a natural wood coffee table, and two wooden chairs with white pillows on a white rug. The walls of the room are white. Two windows and a dark wood double door are on the opposing wall.
    How to Dispose of Furniture: Sofas, Tables, and More
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Michelle Miley
    White mattress beside side table with small plant and lamp against white curtains
    There's Probably Fiberglass in Your Mattress. How Worried Should You Be?
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Michelle Miley
    Eclectic bedroom with upholstered headboard, plaid wallpaper, pillows, light wood dresser, tv, wood floors, nightstands, reading lamp, table lamp.
    Bedroom Lighting Design: How to Best Illuminate Your Space
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Michelle Miley
    Hanging light fixtures and wood shelves
    Ceiling Lights: The Ultimate Buying Guide
    Home Hacks & Answers
    By Michelle Miley
    cozy modern well designed kitchen interior
    Installing LED Strip Lights: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide
    Home Hacks & Answers

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