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

How to Wash an Electric Blanket
How to Get Blood Stains Out of Clothes
How to Wash a Comforter
How to Wash Pillows
What are Cleaning Agents?
What is Cleanliness?
What is Homemaking?
Stripping Laundry: Your Guide to Extra Clean Clothes
How to Clean a Front Load Washer
Your Guide to Windows with Built-in Blinds
What to Know About Replacing Mobile Home Windows
Window Maintenance Guide: Tips for Long-Lasting
Your Window Warranty, Explained
What is Housekeeping?
How to Get Ink Out of Clothes
How Does Dry Cleaning Work?
Baking Soda Laundry Hacks for Cleaner, Softer Clothes
How to Use Vinegar in Laundry: Top 10 Uses
3 Effective Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipes
How to Unshrink Clothes
How to Shrink Clothes
Helpful Tips for Washing Tennis Shoes
Best Ways to Wash Stuffed Animals without Ruining Them
Standard Window Width: Choosing The Right Style For Your Home
Bathroom Window Curtains For Privacy and Style
How to Clean Butcher Block In 3 Steps
Standard Window Height from the Floor
Garage Windows Guide: What Type is the Best Fit?
How to Clean a Bathroom Exhaust Fan
How to Clean Bathroom Chrome Fixtures
How to Clean Grout without Scrubbing
5 Best Fiberglass Tub Cleaners
How to Clean Grout in Your Shower
How to Clean a Bathroom Sink Drain
What is Window Flashing?
What’s the Best Mirror Cleaner?
Shower Curtains Carry More Germs than Toilet Seats: How to Wash Them
I Use Vinegar and a Plastic Bag to Clean My Shower Head — Here’s how to Do It
How to Deep Clean a Shower Drain (Unclog and Deodorize)
The Easiest Way to Clean Every Type of Shower
What Are Clerestory Windows And Can Any House Have Them?
Standard Window Sizes For Every Home
3 Easy Steps to a Clean and Disinfected Toilet
What to Do About a Shower Drain Smell
The Ultimate Tile Cleaning Guide: Best Way to Clean Every Type of Tile
How To Clean A Jetted Tub in the Easiest Way Possible
Helpful Tips for Cleaning with Hydrogen Peroxide
3 Best Natural Grout Cleaning Methods, Tested
The Best Way to Clean a Smelly Fridge (And Get Rid of Tough Odors)
How to Clean a Pizza Stone
How to Clean a Copper Sink
The Best Way to Clean Shower Glass without Vinegar
How to Clean a Bathtub (Deep Clean and After Each Use)
The 5 Most Common Window Frames and How Much They Cost
An Easy Guide for Getting Permanent Marker Off of Wood
Rubbing Alcohol Will Get Sharpie Off Of Plastic (Plus 13 Other Methods)
Top Methods for Getting Slime Out of Carpet
How To Get Wax Out Of Carpet (Step by Step Guide with Video Tutorial)
DIY Carpet Cleaner Powder with Two Ingredients
This Household Product Removes Blood from Carpet
5 Proven Methods to Get Nail Polish Spills Out of Carpet
This How You’re Supposed to Steam Clean Carpet
The Proper Way to Clean Hardwood Floors
10 Gentle but Effective Cleaners for Laminate Floors
What to Do About a Leaking Skylight
5 Best Methods for Deep Cleaning Grill Grates
How to Clean and Polish Copper Pots and Pans
How to Clean a Cast Iron Skillet After Each Use
How to Clean a Range Hood Filter by Type
How to Clean a Dishwasher with Vinegar (without Causing Damage)
3 Best Ways to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances to Make them Shine
Garbage Disposal Humming: The Most Common Reason
How Does a Self-Cleaning Oven Work?
DIY Natural and Homemade Oven Cleaner With Baking Soda And Vinegar
How to Get a Burnt Smell Out of the Microwave
Method Glass Cleaner is Ammonia-Free, But Does it Clean Well?
An Honest Review of Rain X 2-in1 Glass Cleaner + Rain Repellent
I Tested Invisible Glass Cleaner on Dirty Mirrors and Windows. Here’s How it Performed.
10 Round Window Curtain and Blind Ideas
10 Transom Window Ideas for All Areas of the Home
Fogged Windows in the House: Causes and Solutions
10 Arched Window Curtain Ideas for Every Style
Milgard Windows: Types, Cost, and Warranty Info
10 Stunning Arched Window Blinds for Your Home
12 Best Window Brands for Your Home
15 On-Trend Glass Block Window Ideas to Use in Your Home
How to Seal Windows for the Winter
Top Window Replacement Companies that Install Windows
JELD WEN Windows Guide: Types, Prices, and Important Info
How to Clean Marble Countertops
How to Clean Quartz Countertops (And Which Cleaners to Avoid)
How to Clean Granite Countertops Daily
This Cabinet Cleaning Solution Won’t Damage Your Cabinets’ Finish
The Best Way to Clean a Dishwasher Filter
Better Life All-Purpose Cleaner, Tested and Reviewed
These All-Purpose Cleaners are Household Staples
Lysol Kitchen Pro Antibacterial Cleaner, Tested and Reviewed
Method Multisurface Cleaner, Tested and Reviewed
The Easiest Way to Clean a Microwave
How to Clean Stove Burners
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