M. L. Childs

Articles on various home improvement and gardening news, e-commerce, and evergreen topics. (Byline included)

News 

6 Things You Should Never, Ever Put in The Dishwasher

Pro Cleaner Reveals a Bathroom Cleaning Hack that, Frankly, Has Us Shocked

This Overlooked Kitchen Spot Gets Filthy Fast—Here’s the Smartest Way to Clean It

Redfin Reveals the 10 Most Expensive Homes in the Country, and We’re Stunned

Watch This Professional Organizer Give a Masterclass in Bathroom Organization

Beloved Retailer Is Closing After 80 Years and It’s So Bittersweet

E-commerce 

Macy’s End-of-Season Clearance Is Here—These 3 Home Finds Are Too Good to Miss

Kohl’s is Having Their Clearance Sale This Week, and This $9 Bedroom Find is a Must-Have

Walmart Is Selling a $109 Hepa Air Purifier for $39 and It’s a Total Spring Must-Have

Evergreen

How to Use Coffee Grounds for Plants

8 Surprising Things You Can Clean With Shaving Cream

What Can You Clean With a Steam Cleaner?

What do ‘Contingent’ and ‘Pending’ Mean? Real Estate Experts De-Mystify These Common Homebuying Terms

30 St. Patrick’s Day Free Printable Coloring Pages

What Can You Clean With a Steam Cleaner?

Articles on various home improvement and gardening news and e-commerce. (Byline included)

News

The Cost-Effective Amazon Solution for Preventing Frozen Indoor Pipes This Winter

TikTok Thrifter Shares the Ultimate List of What to Look for at Secondhand Shops in 2025

DIYer Turns Basic Dollar Tree Buys into The Chicest Storage Solutions

Does Yellow Plants Always Mean They’re Dying? Here’s What an Expert Says

Want a Thriving Garden? Here’s What to Plant in March

DIY Pro’s Budget-Friendly Dupes of High-End Furniture Are Seriously Impressive

DIYers’ Space-Saving Dollar Tree Hack is the Most Genius Use for Shower Curtain Rings

DIYer Dupes 5 Viral Home Decor Buys with IKEA Finds And We’re Stunned

ALDI Is Back Again With Another Stylish Pottery Barn Dupe—and It’s Only $15

Woman Finds ‘Original’ Work of Priceless Art at Goodwill Complete with Artist’s Signature

Dollar Tree’s Colorful New Dish Sets Are About to Be All the Rage

E-commerce

This Walmart Sectional is Under $200 And Shoppers Say It’s “A Comfy Lil Couch”

ALDI Is Back Again With Another Stylish Pottery Barn Dupe—and It’s Only $15

3 Aldi Must-Have St. Patrick’s Day Finds Have People Running to the Store

This Walmart Sectional is Under $200 And Shoppers Say It’s “A Comfy Lil Couch”

Top Appliance Deals You Should Be Shopping For This Weekend’s President’s Day Sales

Amazon is Selling a ‘Luxurious’ $79 Rainfall Shower Head for Just $49, and Reviewers Say, ‘It feels like a Spa at Home’

ALDI’s Gorgeous New Spring Wreaths Will Make Your Door the Talk of the Town

New Rug at HomeGoods Is So Stunning It Actually Has People Gasping

These Cute Tumblers From Dollar Tree Have Everyone Lining Up to Buy Them

Ghost-written articles for a real estate exam prep company, Real Estate License Wizard. (No byline; ghostwriting)

What’s the Hardest Part of the Real Estate Exam?

What are 5 NEGATIVE things about being a real estate agent?

15 Reasons Why the First Year of Real Estate Is the Hardest

Articles on various topics, including legal matters, CPA, medical, electrical, junk removal, and more. (No byline; ghostwriting)

Legal

What Are 5 Stages of Divorce?

Various Ways to Approach Divorce

Some Unexpected Positive Outcomes of Divorce

Medical & Dental

How CoolSculpting Helps You Get Ready for Summer

7 Frequently Asked Questions About ThermiSmooth

What Is Sedation Dentistry and Why You Should Get It?

5 Reasons Why CoolSculpting is a Better than Liposuction

Help! These 5 Foods Are Damaging My Teeth

What CoolSculpting Can Do for Men

ThermiSmooth vs Botox for Your Face

Locksmith

5 Surefire Signs That You Need a New Front Door For Your Home

Considering Keyless Entry for Your Home?

7 Services You Probably Didn’t Realize a Locksmith Can Provide

CPA

What to Gather For Your Meeting With Your CPA 

Reasons to Use a CPA to Process Payroll For Your Michigan Business

3 Reasons to Hire a CPA For Small Business Bookkeeping

Pest Control

Protect Your Home from Wildlife Invasions this Summer

What Attracts Flying Pests and Birds to Your Home?

9 Ways to Keep Large Wildlife Off Your Property

Residential and Commercial Roofing

7 Reasons You’ll Need Roof Replacement

Time for Roof Maintenance? Here’s How You Know

Electrical

10 Unique Ways to Save on Electric Bills this Winter in Michigan

Electrical Inspections for a Safe and Efficient Home

7 Frightening Dangers that Need Electrical Services

Junk Removal

Why You Need Junk Removal After Unexpected Emergencies

Junk Removal Services – Hoarders Edition

5 Unique Reasons You May Need Junk Removal

Brick Masonry

5 Reasons You Should Get a Brick Fire Pit Installed in Your Backyard

10 Reasons Why You Should Choose Brick for Your Structure

5 Signs Your Brick Chimney Needs Repairs

Countertops

How to Know It’s Time for New Kitchen Countertops

5 Not-So-Obvious Reasons You Need an Electrician

Articles written for a real estate property management website, Go4Rent. (Byline included)

Keeping the Carpet Clean

Articles on various topics, including lawn care and pest control. (Byline included)

Lawnstarter

How to Grow Blueberries

This Holiday, Replant a Live Christmas Tree

How To Remove Leaves From Mulch and Flower Beds

WikiLawn

How to Identify and Treat 10 Types of Grass Fungus

What is Summer Patch?

How to Get Rid of Mushrooms in Your Yard

Pest Gnome

Aptive Environmental Pest Control in Atlanta Review

Aptive Environmental Pest Control in Houston Review

Window Gnome

How Much Do Picture Windows Cost in 2023?

10 Tips for Staying Safe in the Garden

Articles written for home improvement website, This Old House. (Byline included)

Home Improvement

How to Care for Ornamental Grass

Deck Maintenance Checklist: How to Keep Yours in Tip-Top Shape

The Best Ways to Remove Stains from Your Mattress

Prepping Your Furnace for the Winter Months

How to Get Your Chimney Ready for Use in Winter

Is Your Roof Ready for Winter?

How to Eliminate Dryer Odors

Tips for Getting Your House Ready for the Holidays

24 Essential Tasks to Include on Your Winter Cleaning Checklist

How to Keep Your Pipes from Freezing

How to Shovel Snow Safely

Understanding Vapor and Moisture Barriers

Addressing Mold Issues in Your Home

10 Ways to Reuse Old Coffee Grounds Around Your Home

How to Pressure Wash Your Windows

7 Ways to Create an Eco-Friendly Kitchen

When is the Best Time to Buy Large Appliances For Your Home?

20 Renovation Projects to Upgrade Your Home on a Small Budget

What to Know Before Buying a Pedestal Sink

10 Unique Ways to Use the Space Under Your Stairs

10 Clever Ways to Make a Small Bathroom Look Larger 

Best Plants for Your Bedroom

What to Know About Installing a Dog Runner Line

Doing More with Less: How to Rethink Small Spaces

What to Know Before Buying a Pedestal Sink

How to Prep and Protect Your Deck for Winter

Is Wall-to-Wall Carpeting Making a Comeback?

Unique Ways to Use Crown Molding Around the Home

Home Hazards That Can Harm Small Children

How to Eliminate Kitchen Sink Odors

7 Critical Problems in Your Crawl Space That Need Attention

How to Clean a Coffee Maker

How to Get Ink Out of a Dryer

Bad House Smells You Should Never Ignore

Real Estate 

How to Prepare For a Home Inspection

How Do Home Improvements Impact Your Taxes?

The Best Curb Appeal Ideas for Selling Your Home

Pest Control

How to Get Rid of Frogs in Your Yard

How to Get Rid of Cicadas

How to Prevent Dryer Fires in Your House

Guests post articles ghostwritten on other sites for Homelight. (No byline; ghostwriting)

Interior Decorating & Staging

Interior Design Tips To Help Sell Your Home This Season

3 Amazing Interior Design Décor Ideas to Incorporate In Your Home This Spring

5 Essential Items to Include In Your Ideal Home Workspace

Guide To Decorating Your Ideal Workspace

5 Effective Ways to Stage Your Home For Winter

Cleaning & Organization

Make Your Home Sparkle with These 5 Spring Cleaning Tips

Refresh Your Home with These Simple Spring Decluttering Ideas

Start a Home Detox Routine With Decluttering This Spring

Keep Them or Toss Them? It’s Time for Spring Cleaning and Decluttering

Downsizing Your Home With Family in Tow: 6 Ways to Make a Smaller Space Work for the Whole Gang

Curb Appeal

These Curb Appeal Landscaping Hacks Could Add Up to 12% to Your Property Value

Should I Repaint My House Before Selling It in Seattle, WA?

Home Buying & Selling

6 Go-To House Pricing Strategies Used to Sell Real Estate

Dreamscapes and Cityscapes: A Realistic Guide to Buy a House in San Francisco

Home Inspection: Why You Need One

Low, High, List Price: How Much Should You Offer on a House?

How to Win a Bidding War: Write Offers the Seller and Listing Agent Will Love

Articles written for home improvement website, Bob Vila. (Byline included)

Real Estate

The Best Home Value Estimator Sites

Will That Renovation Really Increase Your Home’s Value?

Best Of

The 6 Best Closet Design Companies

The 15 Best Paint Brands 

The Best Roller Shades

The Best Kitchen Knife Brands for Easier (and Safer) Cuts

The Best Interior Design Schools

Home Improvement

Roof Cleaning Costs: How To Budget for Roof Cleaning

How Much Does Flooring Installation Cost?

How Much Does Dishwasher Installation Cost?

Everything You Need to Know About Hiring for Chimney Cleaning

How Much Does an Interior Designer Cost to Hire?

Articles on hot topics related to real estate and real estate licensing. (No byline; ghostwriting)

Pre-Licensing Info

Are Real Estate Agents Independent Contractors?

How Long Does It Take to Become a Real Estate Agent?

Is Being a Real Estate Agent Worth It

Is Now the Right Moment to Enter the Real Estate Market?

Do You Need a College Degree to Become a Real Estate Agent?

Post-Licensing Info

Can You Be a Part-Time Real Estate Agent?

10 Tips on How to Choose a Real Estate Broker to Work For in Florida

How Hard is It to Change Real Estate Brokerages?

Software Required for Real Estate Agents

Difference Between Licenses and Business Portfolios in Real Estate

Cost guides written to help clients get reliable estimates for their home remodeling projects. (No byline; ghostwriting)

- How Much Does It Cost to Resurface a Tennis Court?

- How Much Does It Cost to Demo the Inside of a House?

- How Much Does It Cost to Build a Natural Pool?

- How Much Does It Cost to Remove Solar Panels to Replace Roof?

-How Much Does It Cost to Have Bottled Water Delivered?

- How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Burst Pipe?

- How Much Does It Cost to Install a Water Treatment System?

Bathroom Design Trends Report 2025

Website copy written for a contractor marketing company specializing in websites for home repair contractors. (No byline)

- Clearwater Pressure Pressure Washing and Roof Cleaning

- Topeka Foundation Repair and Waterproofing

- Professional Roofing Staten Island

- The Fall River Roofers

- The Topeka Roofers

- The Allentown Roofers

- Cedar Rapids Tree Removal Service

- Mobile Tree Removal Services

- Stamped Concrete Chicago Pros 

- St. Paul Exterior Painters

- St. Paul Stamped Concrete Designs

- ProClean Pressure Washing Lakewood Ranch

- Greater Boston Heating and Air

- Sell My House Orlando

- Cape Cod Solar Solutions

- Bradenton Dumpster Rental

- Bradenton Flooring Pros 

Blog articles written for home improvement contractors.

- Sarasota Landscaping Design

- Snow Removal Services Denver

- Go Solar Florida State 

- Energy-Efficient Roofing Materials: A Guide To New Roofing 

- Is Roof Cleaning Really Worth it For Your Tampa Home? | Pro Tips

- Is It Bad to Have Moss on Your Roof? | Pro Answers & Tips

- Do You Require a Roof Repair or Replacement in CT?

- Things To Do in Jacksonville, FL For Couples | Date Night Ideas

- Top 10 Family Fun Activities Newark, NJ | Kid-Friendly Fun

- The Top 10 Stamped Concrete Patterns in Kansas City

- How to Sell Your House FAST in Sarasota

- How Often Should You Pressure Wash Your Roof in Largo?

- When Tree Removal in Fort Wayne is Necessary

Press releases written for home improvement contractors.

- Alliance Solar Urging Homeowners to Take Advantage of Solar Tax Credits Now

- Roofing Contractors in Warwick from the Warwick Roofers Recognized for Customer Service & Quality

- Shreveport Foundation Repair Specialist Encouraging Homeowners to Get Foundation Waterproofing Services by Lowering Rates

Various city page copy that showcases information about the company and the city that the company services. (No byline; ghostwriting)

- Hammond Cleaning Solutions - Harrisburg, PA

- Stratex Pest Control - Centreville, MI

- Bug Off Pest Pros - Indianapolis, IN

Blog articles about a local Atlanta entrepreneur's services and product which help students for college. (No byline; ghoswriting)

https://www.brannonjones.me/blog

Magazine article showcasing local Atlanta entrepreneur, Brannon Jones, and his organization Next Step Education. (Byline included)

- Helping High Schoolers Take the Next Step

Magazine article about the legendary Charles Berry, better known by his stage name, Chuck Berry. (Byline included)

- Chuck Berry: The King of Rock and Roll

Blog and news articles covering various topics about ancient history. (Byline included)

News 

- Medieval Tunnel Found Under Poland’s Famous Ducal Castle In Szczecin

- Lan Na Kingdom Palace Uncovered in Thai Prison Demolition

- New Digital Map Gives Fresh Details About The Ancient City Of Pergamon

- Ruins of the Tribal Nanzhao Culture Speak of Buddha

- Warty Pig Cave Painting Discovered in Indonesia is a Game Changer

Evergreen

- Dashwood Mausoleum: Final Resting Place for Family of Hell Club Founder

- Someries Castle: Ruined Manor Of English Soldier Sir John Wenlock

- Reading Abbey: Ruins Are A Reminder of Medieval Religious Strife

- Nuraghe Palmavera: Examining the Legends of a Mysterious Civilization

- The Secret Bridge to Peru’s Most Legendary City, Machu Picchu

- Loltun Cave Art and Precious Clues to the Lost Mayan Civilization

- Murder in the Eden Brown Estate – Another Paradise Lost

- Castelinho da Rua Apa: The Brazil’s Little Castle of Horror

- El Morro: The Great 16th Century Fort That Saved Puerto Rico from British and Dutch Invasions

- Annie Palmer, the White Witch of Rose Hall

- Blackbeard and his Infamous Pirate Ship, Queen Anne’s Revenge

- Tower of London: A Palace, a Prison and a Place of Execution

- Romulus and Remus, Osiris and Moses: Are the Storytelling Similarities a Mere Coincidence?

- Was the Heretic Pharaoh Akhenaton in Fact the Father of Modern Monotheism?

- Winchester Mystery House – Anything But an Ordinary Millionaire’s Retreat

- Did Eternity Obsessed Ancient Egyptians Know How to Prevent Pregnancy?

Winchester Mystery House – Anything But an Ordinary Millionaire’s Retreat

Various web copy created to promote the annual GI Film Festival. (No byline; ghostwriting)

- Various web copy samples

An article briefly covering the history of acting and theater. (Byline included)

- Acting and Greek Theatre: Honoring Dionysus. 

Articles covering various topics in higher education. (Byline included)

- Ensuring Retention Among Distance Learners (2012)

- Suit Advising To The Student (2012)

- Colleges Must Foster Communities To Support Retention (2012)

- Adult Education and the Pending Student Loan Crisis (2013)

- Four Steps to Creating a Lasting Training Partnership (2013)

- Transforming Admissions To Sell the Dream to Today’s Non-Traditional Students (2015)