Madisen Swenson
Location
Utah, United States
Expertise
Budget-friendly DIYs, Design Trends, Cleaning And Organizing Tips
- Self-described as "house-proud" Madisen has always prioritized her home, and learned to decorate on a shoestring budget in some of the world's major cities.
- She is a reformed clutter queen, and has developed a set of practices and routines to help keep homes pristine and guest-ready.
- In her newly adopted home of London, England, Madisen is constantly seeking out new opportunities to learn about home design through the ages by exploring the city's museums, mansions, and more.
Experience
When Madisen moved into her first dorm room, she knew she had to find affordable and rule-abiding ways to turn her new space into her own. With the help of her roommate, she won The Best Decorated Dorm Room for the year of 2013. The challenge gave her a new love of renter-friendly DIY and low-to-no-budget décor. Madisen has used her love of design and writing for major home brand e-commerce campaigns and continues to share her passion for accessible interior design on House Blog.
Education
Madisen earned a bachelor's degree in writing, rhetoric, and gender studies at the University of Utah. With both degrees in humanities, she works hard to consider the many complicated and nuanced factors that go into making a home with cultural awareness and respect for all.
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 Madisen Swenson
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If you're looking for a new mattress, Euro top mattresses provide comfort and durability beyond traditional or pillow top mattresses. Here's what to know.
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Cleaning toilets can be quite the grimy and germy affair. Doing this one simple step before scrubbing your toilet will help.
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Notice a burning plastic smell around your home? Here is what it could be and why you may want to call in a professional, according to an expert.
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Knowing how to handle an emergency before it happens can make all the difference. If you ever have a grease fire in your oven, here's what to do.
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Liquid fabric softener and dryer sheets can get expensive over time, so many have turned to dryer balls. The ones at Dollar Tree are cheap, but do they work?
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When your toilet bowl has stains that seemingly will not go away, it's time to get a bottle of Zep acidic toilet bowl cleaner to handle the job properly.
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If you love scented fabric softener, you may have heard of Laundry Sauce. We wanted to see how it compares to Downy Infusions. The results were unexpected.
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Got chocolate stains on your favorite shirt? We spoke to a laundry expert to learn how to eliminate these chocolate splatters from clothes without baking soda.
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If you have a musty smell emanating from your basement, you're not alone. We've compiled TikTok's top tips for eliminating that staleness once and for all.
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While DIY cleaning products can make your home spotless, they don't always have a delightful scent. To add a fresh smell, add one of these ingredients.
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Your cleaning closet is about to get a lot roomier. Thanks to the Eureka RapidWash, cleaning the floors has never been so easy – or so stylish.
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Toilet tablets can keep your commode clean and fresh. But different customers have different needs, and we have the perfect tablet for any requirement.
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If you're seeking luxury in your living room, Soka Home is a name to remember. Here are our favorite sofa collections from the sustainability-minded brand.
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Blanket storage can be tricky, especially if you don't have a lot of closet space. Check out these unique, creative blanket storage solutions.
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If your whole family, including children or seniors, uses one bathroom, ensure the space works for all ages by upgrading it with these inexpensive IKEA items.
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Many gardeners are opting for natural DIY weed barriers instead of landscaping fabric. Here are the best natural weed barriers you can easily switch to.
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If you're frustrated with a toilet that wobbles beneath you, it's time to get to work. Luckily, the DIY solution to fixing this problem is pretty simple.
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Instead of tossing silica gel packets in the trash, it may be better to find a way to repurpose them. Here, we've found nine different ways to do so.
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Pruning in the summer can damage some of your greenery, but some plants and trees actually thrive when you cut them back in the hotter months.
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If you've spent any time perusing through home design ideas, you've probably noticed one bedroom element that stands out more than ever, literally.
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Tru Earth's laundry strips are the future of eco-friendly laundry detergent - but how do they size up to conventional liquid detergent? Let's find out.
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Toilet cleaning hacks are all over the internet and social media. We tried three popular drink-based ones to see if they could really tackle stubborn grime.
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Chrysanthemums are a favorite of gardeners, and you can add to the beauty of these late-blooming flowers by adding companion plants alongside them.
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When planning, building, and decorating a new patio, there are a number of common mistakes homeowners make. Find out what they are and how to avoid them.
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Instead of aimlessly walking around IKEA or perusing their website in search of an ottoman, check out the best 11 options according to customer reviews.
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While a remote control lawn mower can sound like a genius innovation, these robots do have some downsides that you'll need to consider before purchasing.
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During an interview with expert interior designer Veronica Solomon, we learned if butcher block countertops are safe for bathroom use. Here is what she said.