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Katie Dohman

Katie Dohman is an award-winning freelance writer who has written about home, design, and lifestyle topics for more than 15 years. Her work has been featured in Artful Living, Midwest Home, Star Tribune, and Teen Vogue, among many others. She is currently living her own how-to story as she and her husband work through a complete gut remodel on their 1921 home—while parenting three tiny tots and dodging their dog and cat, who always seem to be underfoot.

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What To Know About Textured Paint

Is sponge paint making a big comeback? Not exactly. Read on to find out what is.

Tips for Choosing the Best Lighting for Your Bedroom

Make your bedroom a sanctuary — one that has functional, useful and decorative lighting —...

9 Best Kitchen Light Fixtures

Make your kitchen warm, inviting and tailored to the tasks at hand with these best-of...

The Best Bedroom Ceiling Lights

The bedroom of your dreams awaits. Set the mood with just the right light.

How To Babyproof Drawers and Cabinets

These tips from a certified expert make childproofing drawers and cabinets a snap.

10 Best Pendant Light Fixtures for Your Home

From a Mobius loop of acrylic to pastel matte metal, the latest in lighting is...

How To Babyproof a Fireplace

Protect young children from fireplaces and flames with these smart and easy tips, straight from...

9 Best Dog Wipes for 2022

Experts recommend the best dog wipes for all the hygiene care your furry friend needs...

How to Decorate a Fireplace Mantel for Thanksgiving

Make your home extra cozy this Thanksgiving. Here are our top tips for beautiful mantel...

10 Top-Rated Babyproofing Products Under $20

Keep your little one safe and worry less with these budget-friendly babyproofing products that work.

8 Best Spa Bathroom Ideas and Designs

Transport yourself to a soothing, peaceful spa — right in your own home.

What Is a Toilet Light and What Can It Do For You?

When ya gotta go, ya gotta go — even if it's dark. Toilet lights to...

Best Area Rugs for Hardwood Floors

It can really tie the room together when it's done right. Check out how to...

8 Best Bathroom Vanity Lights To Liven Your Space

Choosing bathroom vanity lighting requires balancing dimensions, design and desired task lighting. Here are a...

The Best Bathroom Mirrors of 2022

Mirror, mirror on the wall, which is the best bathroom mirror of them all? Check...

8 Best Bathtubs For 2022

You finally get to choose your own tub, so make this decision count! Check out...

Best Bedding Sets for Cooler Fall Nights

Some are known to call cooler fall temps "good sleeping weather." Outfit your bed with...

8 Things Your Rodent Exterminator Wants You To Know

It's good to know what you're up against when rodents invade your home. Here's what...

7 Things Your Cockroach Exterminator Wants You To Know

What you need to know about cockroaches so you can get them out of your...

9 Things Your Ant Exterminator Wants You To Know

When the ants come marching in, here's what professional exterminators want you to know.

7 Things Your Termite Exterminator Wants You To Know

Don't let termites take over your home. Exterminators share the things they most want you...

Tips for Getting Water Stains Out of Car Seats

Simple tips, straight from the pros, for how to get water stains out of car...

8 DIY Tree Care Tips

Tips from professional arborists for growing and maintaning the happiest trees, from planting to pruning.

10 Things To Do To Prepare Your Closets For Fall

Study up on an efficient seasonal switch: 10 tips from pro organizers for getting your...

10 Best Home Bar Carts for 2022

Serve up the best cocktails and mocktails at your gatherings from one of these exceptional...

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