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Amanda Blum

Freelance writer

Amanda writes about smart home technology and gardening.

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This One Adjustment to Your KitchenAid Will Make It Run Better
This One Adjustment to Your KitchenAid Will Make It Run Better
 
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Why You Shouldn’t Call the Police on an Unhoused Person (and What to Do Instead)
 
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Can Green Tea Matcha Really Help ADHD?
 
You Can Build a Stunning Flower Wall for Your Home
You Can Build a Stunning Flower Wall for Your Home
 
You Should Install Real Drip Irrigation This Year
You Should Install Real Drip Irrigation This Year
 
Hack Your SodaStream for Cheaper, Better Tasting Bubbles
Hack Your SodaStream for Cheaper, Better Tasting Bubbles
 
You Can Grow (and Eat) This Sponge
You Can Grow (and Eat) This Sponge
 
You Can Plant Your Own Ramps
You Can Plant Your Own Ramps
 
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Trellises Will Completely Transform Your Garden
 
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Basic Car Maintenance and Repairs You Can (and Should) Do Yourself
 
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When You Might Need a French Drain (and How to Build One Yourself)
 
You Should Keep a House Diary
You Should Keep a House Diary
 
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Save on Your Electric Bill by Creating a ‘Climate Zone’ at Home
 
You Should Plant a Moonlight Garden
You Should Plant a Moonlight Garden
 
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How to Know When (or If) You Need Another COVID Vaccine
 
How to Turn a Mini Fridge Into a Cheese Cave
How to Turn a Mini Fridge Into a Cheese Cave
 
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Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Bought a Robot Vacuum
 
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Mustard Is the Key to More Flavorful Breading
 
Why Every Gardener Needs a Visual Diary
Why Every Gardener Needs a Visual Diary