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Michelle Ullman

About

Michelle Ullman has been an avid gardener, DIYer, and home decorator for most of her life. She turned that passion into a freelance career and has been writing about just about everything related to home, garden, and lifestyle since 2011. Her writing has been published on many websites, including Better Homes & Gardens, Business Insider, The Spruce, and Investopedia. She also writes for several corporate blogs, including ADT Home Security, Walmart, Pennington Garden Decor, and Lowe’s. Follow Michelle Ullman on LinkedIn.

More from Michelle Ullman

The 50 Hottest Gifts from Home Depot
Gifts

The 50 Hottest Gifts From The Home Depot

By Jennifer Noonan, Jasmine Harding, Teresa Odle, Michelle Ullman

A blocked gutter causing rain to overflow out of the gutters.
DIY

How to Fix Leaking Gutters

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila, Updated by Gretchen Heber

New copper gutters collect small icicles where a downspout will be installed in snowy weather.
Exterior

Types of Gutters and Materials to Consider for Your Home

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

A gardener pruning his fruit trees on a sunny day.
Cleaning & Organizing

40 Tasks Homeowners Should Finish Before the First Frost

By Michelle Ullman, Caitlin Castelaz, Theresa Clement

Close up view of moss and leaves on the ground.
DIY

How to Get Rid of Moss in Your Lawn

By Kat Hodgins, Bob Vila, Michelle Ullman

The Best Work Gloves Options
Clothing & Gear

After Testing Work Gloves, This is The Pair We Use Daily

By Mark Wolfe, Michelle Ullman, Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

The best drain snake option sitting on a counter next to a plunger with a sink in the background
Bathrooms

2024’s Best Drain Snakes for Clogged Showers, Bathtubs, and Sinks

By Michelle Ullman, Timothy Dale

Black Sentry Safe home safe on countertop in front of light gray tile backsplash
Home Technology

The Best Home Safes of 2024 for Securing Valuables, Tested 

By Michelle Larson, Jasmine Harding, Michelle Ullman

The Best Hammers
Hand Tools

The Best Hammers, Tested and Reviewed

By Michelle Ullman, Tom Scalisi

Dos and Don'ts of Felling a Tree
DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Safely Felling a Tree

By Glenda Taylor, Michelle Ullman

The Best Paint Rollers Option
DIY

The Best Paint Rollers and Covers of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Michelle Ullman, Debbie Wolfe

A broken window and decayed wall.
DIY

How to Fix a Crack in Glass

By Michelle Ullman

Colorful dishes in the top rack of a dishwasher are wet.
Appliances

6 Reasons Why Your Dishwasher Isn’t Drying

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila, Updated by Margaret Foley

how to get rid of mold on walls
Cleaning

Mold on Walls? The Key to Permanent Removal Is Knowing Where It Hides

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer

On a kitchen counter, tools and materials needed to make hummingbird food, including teakettle, measuring cup, and sugar.
Gardening

How to Make Hummingbird Food

By Michelle Ullman

A window air conditioning unit is supported by brackets.
Building & Installing

8 Tips for Installing a Window Air Conditioning Unit

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

The Best Deck Sealer Options
Deck, Patio & Porch

8 of the Best Deck Sealers, Tested

By Michelle Ullman, Glenda Taylor

A view through the doorway of a very old, musty basement with peeling walls.
Basements

Solved! What’s Up With the Musty Smell in My Basement?

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

9 Tips for Improving Bathroom Ventilation
Bathrooms

The Dos and Don’ts of Bathroom Ventilation

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

A colorful array of the best patio umbrellas options folded down and packed together tightly
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Patio Umbrellas for a Shaded Outdoor Space

By Michelle Ullman, Tom Scalisi, Kristen Mosier