Kailen Skewis
School
The University Of Idaho
Expertise
Gardening, Houseplant Care, DIY Projects
- Kailen's home is almost exclusively furnished with DIY, thrifted, and revamped pieces that she sourced from second-hand shops, family, and online marketplaces.
- She is a dedicated plant parent caring for several houseplants at a time in her tiny apartment.
- An avid researcher on home and garden trends, Kailen keeps up with all the latest tips from growing juicy tomatoes to restoring wood furniture.
Experience
Kailen is an editor for House Blog. Her experience with color theory, symmetry, and texture strengthens her ability to redecorate a room and conquer any DIY project she sets her mind to. She has experience in blog writing, news writing, and content writing for businesses through her internships at the University of Idaho and time spent with an SEO service company in 2021. She also read for the American literary magazine Fugue. Kailen has written for House Blog's sister site, Glam, covering topics like beauty trends, hair care tips, and how to achieve the perfect manicure.
Education
In 2021, Kailen earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Idaho in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing and a minor in Professional Writing. During her time spent in college, Kailen wrote on the topic of women's empowerment for the University of Idaho Women's Center and ran the English department's Instagram account.
House Blog uses a knowledgeable team of editors, writers, and experts to create all our content. We dive deep into the always-evolving conversations surrounding design and home trends, striving to deliver the most current and helpful tips, strengthened by expert takes and tutorials from our talented team.
As we cover many fields of expertise, we make it a priority to ensure every beat remains fresh and comprehensive. Additional information on our editorial process available here.
Stories By Kailen Skewis
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Super glue has a reputation for keeping things stuck together, so naturally, it can be a pain to remove. Here's how to remove it from plastic surfaces.
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This DIY staircase lighting feature makes the most versatile item, the pool noodle, invisible. Test it and see how your stairs transform under this decor.
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When life gives you lemons, most people's instinct is to make lemonade. But, with this paper towel hack, you can also germinate the seeds to grow a lemon tree.
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Do your faux fur pillows resemble small, shaggy dogs that desperately need grooming? If so, thanks to TikTok, this hack will make your fuzzy pillows look new.
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Has anyone ever told you to bury feathers in your garden? While this sounds like a creative idiom, there is some science behind the idea, but should you do it?
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Roman shades are stylish, but typically not cheap. TikTok's shower curtain hack is a cost-effective and creative way to DIY custom, no-sew shades.
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Before removing a laundry stain, you must consider a few things. In addition to the proper techniques and products, does the water temperature really matter?
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Pruning the herbs in your garden the right way can make all the difference in their growth. Here's how to prune dill for healthy, bushy growth all season long.
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If you're familiar with buying pretty organizers only to have them sit around and add to the mess, try this TikTok binder ring hack to declutter your home.
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Sweet William flowers offer colorful blooms that are perfect in any garden. Knowing about their sun, soil, and watering needs is crucial to the plant's success.
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Martha Stewart's name has become synonymous with all things categorized as 'home'. From kitchenware to bed sets, shop the iconic homemaker's best home goods.
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The Gaineses are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Magnolia with their annual Silobration. Learn about our favorite decor trends from Waco's Magnolia Market.
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After hearing that hairspray could remove ink from linoleum, we decided to take this hack on ourselves. In addition to linoleum, we tested four other surfaces.
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We all want to find more affordable options to keep our home clean. So we tried the cheapest handheld vacuum at Target and were pretty impressed.
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Stained glass windows are beautiful, but how can you get the look if you're renting? Luckily, you can DIY your own renter-friendly stained glass window.
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Nothing diminishes the appeal of white bedding quite like a yellow stain. We put purple shampoo to the test to see if it can restore our yellowed bedding.
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If you're not into the typical orange and black Halloween decorations, we've listed 15 cute and trendy pink items that you could display instead.
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While red wine stains are difficult to remove from fabrics, Martha Stewart claims she has the solution. We tested her five-step trick out for ourselves.
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Want to strip your bed pillows without the mess? There's an easier way to get that deep clean than the bathtub-based method that has gone viral on TikTok.
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Halloween is around the corner and it's time to bring out the decorations. Emily Henderson offers her professional advice on how to best decorate.
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Flies can be a nuisance when you are trying to enjoy your outdoor space. Consider adding these plants to your garden, as they can repel flies from your home.
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Many aromatic plants can serve as a deterrent to insects and pests around the home. Add these gorgeous plants to your yard to ward off pesky fleas.
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If you're dealing with a garden mouse problem, one way to naturally repel them is to grow plants that mice don't like. Here, we take a look at 11 such species.
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Starting college is an exciting time, but the the dorm rooms are often uncomfortably hot in summer. These are the best cooling products for college students.
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Mint is known to be quite invasive when planted in the garden, but there are a number of companion plants that pair well with this fragrant herb.
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At first glance, this looks like just a cute kitchen backsplash, but, when it's put to work, it's a magnetic multi-tool that saves on counter space.
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Planting certain types of plants together can be very beneficial for your garden. We look at the best companion plants that will thrive next to your cilantro.