Katie Barton

Home Improvement Expert

Katie Barton is a freelance writer specializing in home improvement, home decor, cleaning, and organizing. She lives in an 1800s-style log cabin with her husband and three kids in Ohio. When not writing or catching up on the latest home decor trends, you can find her with a paintbrush in hand, searching for her next project.

Highlights:

  • Katie’s passion for making homes beautiful began over a decade ago when she purchased an old house to renovate and sell. Since then, she has worked on hundreds of home improvement projects, documenting her experiences along the way.
  • With over 15 years of hands-on experience in the flower and home improvement industry, working in her family’s greenhouse and hardware stores in southern Ohio, Katie has developed a deep understanding of home improvement and design.

Experience:

Katie began freelance writing in 2012. In addition to her work with Homedit, she has contributed to major publications, including Bob Vila and Cabin Life Magazine. Her extensive hands-on experience, coupled with her writing skills, makes her a trusted voice in the home improvement and decor community.

Expertise: Home Improvement, Home Decor, Cleaning, Organizing
Location: Ohio, US
Title: Home Improvement Expert

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Katie Barton's Latest Stories

16 Things People With Always-Clean Homes Never Do
The 12 Worst Things to Put Down a Garbage Disposal, According to Plumbers
10 Smart Ways to Clean Your Carpet Without a Vacuum
13 Sneaky Sources of Bad Smells in Your Home
9 Tips to Clean Your Toilet Without a Brush
The Difference Between a Condo and a Townhouse
15 Stunning Exterior Home Makeovers You Have to See
Family Room vs. Living Room: What Sets Them Apart
Cozy Cabin Ideas for Off-Grid Living
13 Kitchen Remodeling Mistakes Experts Say to Avoid
Top 10 Home Improvements That Pay Off in 2025
10 Smart Kitchen Upgrades Worth Every Penny, According to Experts
15 Affordable Tiny House Kits You Can Build from $2,900
12 Must-Have Amazon Finds for Ultimate Garage Organization
15 DIY and Budget-Friendly Projects to Spruce Up Your Home in 2025
20 Amazon Finds that Will Make Your Kitchen the Envy of Your Friends 
10 Must-Have Amazon Bathroom Finds for Pro-Level Organization
15 Game-Changing Organizing Challenges to Finally Whip Your Home Into Shape
Beyond the Shovel: Smart Ways to Clear Snow from Your Driveway
10 Best Ways to Decorate Your Home with Jewel Tones This Year
Experts Say These 6 Home Improvement Projects Can Help Sell Your Home
How to Disinfect Hardwood Floors: Top Cleaners and Steps
How to Get Rid of a Mildew Smell in the Bathroom for Good
House Hunting? Look for These Energy Efficient Features to Save Money
I Wash All My Clothes in Cold Water—Here’s Why
Is the “Closing Shift” Cleaning Method the Secret to an Always-Clean Home?
7 Signs You Have Too Much Stuff in Your House and Need to Declutter ASAP
Is It Really Necessary to Clean Your Toilet Tank Twice Per Year?
How to Clean a Toaster So That It’s Not Full of Crumbs
10 Unexpected Things That Will Ruin Your Hardwood Floors
Pantone Releases 2025 Color of the Year, And It’s Just What We Expected
Do You Need to Heat an Unfinished Basement in the Winter?
Score Better Quality for Less By Buying These Bedroom Items Secondhand
5 Solutions for Keeping Snow Off of Your Hardwoods this Winter
This is The Correct Way to Load a Dishwasher
5 Signs You Need to Add a Humidifier to Your Home ASAP
These Decorating Mistakes Make Your Room Look Tiny
How to Make Your TV Less of an Eye Sore with the FITUEYES Picasso TV Stand
7 Household Items You Should Never Clean with Water
14 Plants You Should Never Prune in the Fall
Never Put These 8 Things on the Bottom Rack of Your Dishwasher
What to Do with Fallen Leaves
How to Makeover Your Living Room in a Weekend
If You’re Not Washing These 7 Things in Cold Water, You Really Should Be
These Common Mopping Mishaps Might Be Ruining Your Floors
These Popular Interior Color Trends Will Dominate 2025
How Often to Replace Your Bedding
7 Tasteful Ways to Decorate for Fall that Don’t Include Pumpkins
12 TikTokers Share Dollar Tree Fall Decorating Ideas You Need to Try
10 Best Ways to Reduce Dust in Your House
How to Manage and Store Your Seasonal Decor so that it Stays Organized
3 Hacks for Getting Coffee Stains Out of Your Favorite Mugs
How to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal in Just One Day
8 Crazy But Effective Ways to Clean with Mayonnaise
All The Things You Can Clean with Denture Tablets
10 Things People with Minimal Homes Never Do
10 Best Temu Fall Decor Pieces You Can Buy Right Now
C2 Paint Reveals 2025 Color of the Year, and We Can’t Get Enough of This Earthy Color
Fridgescaping is the Viral TikTok Trend That I Still Can’t Believe is Real
Explore the Most Expensive Home For Sale in the US, Listed at $295,000,000
Popular Halloween Decor in Stock at HomeDepot, Including the 12 ft Servo Skelly
West Elm’s Labor Day Sale is Live. We Found the Best Deals for You
Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ House is Coming to Airbnb Next Month
Behr Names 2025 Paint Color of the Year—Rumor Has It That You’ll Love This Ruby Red
What You Don’t Know About Picking the Best Paint Color for Your Home
Collectors Rejoice! New Lenox Spice Village Set to Launch Later This Year
Deck the Halls for Fall with this Half-the-Price Pottery Barn Dupe
If You Need a Mattress, Now’s the Time to Buy. Serta, Helix, and Tempur-Pedic Early Labor Day Sale Details
New Real Estate Commission Rules Create a Tricky Situation for Homebuyers, Agents (Now in Effect)
HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams Embraces “Quiet Luxury” with its 2025 Paint Color of the Year
Hurricane Ernesto Probably Won’t Affect Mainland USA. But Here’s How to Prepare Your Home If It Does
A List of the 94 LL Flooring Stores to Close Amid Bankruptcy Filing
Test Drive Tiny Home Living in this A-Frame Airbnb
These 10 Back-to-School Home Organization Tasks Will Ensure a Smooth Start to the Year
Counting Down 10 of the Most Unique Airbnbs You Can Book Today
Clever Ways to Clean Your Blinds without A Lot of Effort
Can You Guess Which States Have the Largest Homes? 
We Watched Hundreds of CleanTok Videos. These 7 Offer Life-Changing Advice
Selling Your House? This Inexpensive Feature Will Help You Get 48% More Saves on Zillow
10 Things People with Well-Designed Homes Never Do
This is The Only Type of Cleaner You Should Use on Pet Stains
Keeping Cords Organized Just Became Easier With These Clever Hacks
Is Your Bedroom Actually Clean? 7 Places You Forgot To Check
The Best Cleaning Hacks of All Time, According to Redditors
Designer Approved:10 Cheap Home Improvement Projects That Actually Look Good
The 10 States with the Cheapest Home Prices
I Tried to Sell My House—Now I Feel Bad for First-Time Home Buyers
The Nancy Meyers Aesthetic Equals Style and Comfort—Get the Look
10 Key Decluttering Tips for Giant, Overwhelming Messes
How to Clean a Sliding Door so That It Slides Easier
10 Most Important Things to Do When You Move to a New House
These 15 Household Pool Noodle Hacks Are Viral for a Reason
No Dumpster Needed: Donate These 10 Things to Habitat for Humanity After Remodeling
House Flippers Share Their Best Curb Appeal Secrets for a More Sellable Home
15 Unrivaled Home Bedroom Refresh Ideas that are Easy on the Wallet
Decluttering? The Best Places to Donate Dress Clothes (Men and Women)
Have A Lot to Declutter? These 10 Companies Will Pick Up Donations for Free
5 Cheap Ways to Update Your Countertops (That Look REALLY Good!)
Finished Decluttering? Here’s Where to Get Rid of ALL Your Old Stuff
Budget-Friendly Neutral and Modern Living Room Inspo
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