Amanda Williams

Amanda Williams

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Amanda Williams is a wildland firefighter, former ornithologist, and a writer specializing in the outdoors, travel, adventure and DIY. She delights in exploring the world's nooks and crannies as well as tackling projects in her Minnesota rambler, where she lives with her family, including several pets and a Roomba named Steve. Williams brings humor and a down-to-earth approach to all things — including what lurks under the bathroom sink. Her work has appeared in publications and on sites including Midwest Living, Matador, Lake Country Journal, Trekaroo and TravelingMom.

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Should You Be Bottom Watering Plants?

How's your houseplant collection doing? If you love the plants but hate to (or forget to) water them, check out bottom watering. It's foolproof!