https://emilykammerlohr.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Emily KammerlohrenSun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.compose.ly/for-writers/how-long-should-a-blog-post-beThe average blog post in 2019 was 1,236 words. With more than 40,000 people Googling something per second, blogging is the perfect avenue for reaching people—especially if you run a business.A well-written blog post will attract attention, drive traffic to your website, and raise your brand awareness. While it’s tempting to dive deep into content marketing strategies or search engine optimization (SEO), you want to get the basics down first.One of the most important questions to answer is how lo...Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.compose.ly/for-writers/how-long-should-a-blog-post-behttps://www.albert.io/blog/what-are-the-easiest-ap-classes/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.albert.io/blog/what-are-the-easiest-ap-classes/https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/11-secrets-about-being-an-aldi-cashier-revealed/ss-AA29FV3mSun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/11-secrets-about-being-an-aldi-cashier-revealed/ss-AA29FV3mhttps://sports.newsbreak.com/v/1DuNy2pvStorage in small bathrooms is often a struggle. So, when it comes to fitting in enough consumables like bulky toilet paper, it can be a real battle! You always need to have plenty of extra rolls on hand ... but where are you supposed to put them? Sure, you can keep them in your cabinets, but they aren't very accessible there or visible to guests there. Keeping them in plain sight on shelves isn't exactly the most aesthetic option, either....Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://sports.newsbreak.com/v/1DuNy2pvhttps://www.hunker.com/2245982/tile-backsplash-alternative-joanna-gaines-white-macaubas-quartzite-rustic-kitchen/We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Tile is a tried-and-true option when choosing kitchen backsplash materials. You can go with large and small format tiles or even make a mosaic out of it. However, when something works well, it eventually ends up everywhere, often making it feel a little bit overdone. This is especially true with tile when looking for rustic kitchen ideas. Luckily, interior designer and HGTV personality Joanna Gaines has an idea fo...Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.hunker.com/2245982/tile-backsplash-alternative-joanna-gaines-white-macaubas-quartzite-rustic-kitchen/https://shopping.yahoo.com/home-garden/home-decor/articles/valuable-vintage-dishware-search-thrift-130000791.htmlWhile there are plenty of valuable vintage dinnerware pieces to look for at an estate sale or thrift store, there are likely brands that even some of the most seasoned shoppers still don't know about. Most of us can spot a colorful Pyrex pattern from a few aisles away, but there's another line with similar aesthetics and value that you should also add to your list. Franciscan dishware, particularly the Desert Rose pattern, often demands great resale prices. Complete sets can go for almost $2,000...Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://shopping.yahoo.com/home-garden/home-decor/articles/valuable-vintage-dishware-search-thrift-130000791.htmlhttps://www.hunker.com/2242491/why-vintage-vs-new-pyrex-looks-different-decorative-patterns/While you can always buy glassware new, spotting valuable vintage Pyrex at the thrift store is the fun part of collecting the brand. However, if you like bright colors and intricate patterns, you won't find the same level of intensity as in the vintage collections in what's available today. Sure, there are still some options for sale directly from the company that aren't plain glass or solid colors, but they are few and far between. Instead, modern Pyrex looks much more different because it foll...Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.hunker.com/2242491/why-vintage-vs-new-pyrex-looks-different-decorative-patterns/https://www.aol.com/articles/orange-light-bulbs-used-120000000.htmlWe may receive a commission on purchases made from links.When somebody has an orange porch light, it typically means they are showing support for a certain cause (or are just really ready for Halloween!). But, when orange light bulbs start showing up in other parts of the house, they have a totally different purpose. Inside, they're meant to help regulate your circadian rhythm. The light is supposed to remind your body of the sun, which back in the day was the only source of light humans had! So...Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.aol.com/articles/orange-light-bulbs-used-120000000.htmlhttps://www.hunker.com/2235185/downsides-of-video-doorbell-cameras/By Emily Kammerlohr Updated: Aug. 19, 2026 12:37 pm EST Iryna Olkhova/...Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.hunker.com/2235185/downsides-of-video-doorbell-cameras/https://www.hunker.com/2231437/how-to-get-free-mulch-use-chip-drop/Getting mulch for landscaping projects and your flower beds doesn't have to be expensive. Sure, the best-kept secret to getting budget-friendly gravel for similar projects is places like Facebook Marketplace. But even then, you still might have to pay. The good news is, if you are searching for mulch, there's a way to get it totally free. It's through a company called Chip Drop, which connects arborists to gardeners. Arborists have loads of wood chips to get rid of ... gardeners want wood chips...Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.hunker.com/2231437/how-to-get-free-mulch-use-chip-drop/https://www.hunker.com/2226856/franciscan-ceramics-vintage-dishware-brand-starburst-line-valuable/Attention vintage dishware enthusiasts: There is an iconic mid-century option you should keep your eyes peeled for. It has a unique pattern that perfectly captures the atomic vibe of the era ... and if you can score it for cheap while secondhand shopping, even better. While it's not one of the most iconic kitchen products of all time, this pattern is still highly valuable to collectors! It's the Starburst line from Franciscan Ceramics. This line was exclusively produced from 1954 to 1957, so the...Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.hunker.com/2226856/franciscan-ceramics-vintage-dishware-brand-starburst-line-valuable/https://www.hunker.com/2221491/what-is-orange-electrical-outlet-used-for-meaning/By Emily Kammerlohr July 26, 2026 3:00 pm EST Jrwasserman/Getty Images...Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.hunker.com/2221491/what-is-orange-electrical-outlet-used-for-meaning/https://www.aol.com/articles/texas-made-drinkware-brand-youd-110000000.htmlWhen two Texas fishermen were struggling to keep their catches cool all day long in the state's blistering heat, they created their own cooler — one that's meant to keep ice frozen for days and withstand even the roughest of handling. You know the brand, named after the wandering beast: YETI. The company eventually expanded to cover an entire range of products, including the YETI Roadie 24 Hard Cooler and an extensive line of drinkware, like mugs, bottles, and tumblers. Yet, seeking these out at...Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.aol.com/articles/texas-made-drinkware-brand-youd-110000000.htmlhttps://www.hunker.com/2205303/is-burning-a-tree-stump-a-good-idea-remove/By Emily Kammerlohr July 1, 2026 1:00 pm EST MarilinS/Shutterstock...Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.hunker.com/2205303/is-burning-a-tree-stump-a-good-idea-remove/https://www.aol.com/articles/impress-guests-more-creative-way-030000000.htmlWe may receive a commission on purchases made from links.One of the most fun parts of being on vacation is seeing the creative ways that the housekeeping staff folds your towels. You can replicate the same excitement in your own home by learning a more creative way to fold and display your bathroom hand towels. Turning boring towels into a cute shirt and tie combination is sure to impress your guests! So much so that you might need to put out extra towels for them to actually use because they wo...Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.aol.com/articles/impress-guests-more-creative-way-030000000.htmlhttps://www.hunker.com/2193917/what-to-do-lawn-mower-tires-flat/We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You've been putting off the chore all weekend, waiting for the best time to mow your yard. But you just know you'll get a letter from the HOA about it soon because a neighbor is sure to report your messy yard if you leave it any longer. So you trudge out to the garage to get the machine ... only to discover you've got flat lawn mower tires. Or, even worse, you notice they're flat halfway through the mow and now yo...Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.hunker.com/2193917/what-to-do-lawn-mower-tires-flat/https://www.hunker.com/2191885/new-mexico-popular-ceiling-feature-vigas-latillas-stylish/The southwestern United States is known for its distinct architecture, like adobe homes, which blend perfectly with the local desert landscapes. Versions of these dwellings have been around for generations in the area, based on techniques originally used by the Pueblo peoples. Adobe homes have a very distinct visual profile, including two stylish ceiling features called vigas and latillas. These wooden beams are both aesthetic and functional, making them integral to the style. You are likely alr...Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.hunker.com/2191885/new-mexico-popular-ceiling-feature-vigas-latillas-stylish/https://www.hunker.com/2190688/why-southern-porch-blue-ceilings/Southern porch ceilings tend to be painted a special shade called haint blue, but it's not just about aesthetics. What started as a spiritual practice turned into a very practical pest-control option that just so happens to look whimsically lovely — which is why it was never abandoned. The tradition started with the Gullah Geechee people, a community of African Americans living in the coastal regions of the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida. They are the direct descendants of enslaved West and Cen...Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.hunker.com/2190688/why-southern-porch-blue-ceilings/https://www.hunker.com/2186473/best-flower-grow-texas-heat-lantana-colorful-backyard/Most Texans will tell you that we only really have two seasons down here: Summer and more summer. Living in a USDA hardiness zone with a high number can be difficult if you want a colorful, thriving backyard. Plenty of plants that work perfectly well elsewhere just can't handle the Texas heat. This is why we love lantana (Lantana camara) to spruce up our flowerbeds. These perennials come in plenty of colors, like orange, yellow, red, and even purple, and spending most of their time in 90-degree...Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.hunker.com/2186473/best-flower-grow-texas-heat-lantana-colorful-backyard/https://www.hunker.com/2184297/southern-rain-porch-home-feature-you-should-know-about/There aren't many secrets in Southern architecture quite like the rain porch. It's something that isn't well known (or used!) outside the region, but it should be. But what exactly is a rain porch? Sure, everyone knows that Southern folks love sitting out on their porches; it's one of the main locations for their hospitality! But in poor weather like a sudden, frog-strangling Carolina storm, sitting inside is just fine... unless you have a rain porch, that is. These porches are thought to have o...Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.hunker.com/2184297/southern-rain-porch-home-feature-you-should-know-about/https://www.hunker.com/2172187/find-vintage-pottery-at-thrift-store-identify-valuable/By Emily Kammerlohr May 19, 2026 7:00 pm EST Adam Bartosik/Getty Image...Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.hunker.com/2172187/find-vintage-pottery-at-thrift-store-identify-valuable/https://www.hunker.com/2166800/identify-valuable-le-creuset-items-thrifting-antique-stores/If you already know what your Le Creuset color says about your personality and love vintage pieces, you might also be looking for a few tips for spotting valuable Le Creuset while thrifting. Hunker spoke exclusively with Willow Wright, owner of Urban Redeux, an antique shop in Alexandria, Virginia, for some tips on how to spot premium pieces to add to your collection. Color, she says, is a key thing to keep in mind when thrifting. "While I haven't seen an official list of discontinued colors by...Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.hunker.com/2166800/identify-valuable-le-creuset-items-thrifting-antique-stores/https://www.hunker.com/2165525/homebuilders-stopped-shotgun-style-houses/A shotgun house gets its name from the legend that if you stood on the front porch of one and fired a bullet, it would whizz clean through to the back of the property without touching a single wall. Very long, quite narrow, and extremely popular in most of the American South, this style of home all but disappeared from new construction after the 1950s. But why was that? The answer is a little more complicated than buyers having different tastes in architecture, and tells the story of a nation in...Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.hunker.com/2165525/homebuilders-stopped-shotgun-style-houses/https://www.hunker.com/2159060/no-need-plant-hydrangeas-easier-alternatives/Hydrangeas (Hydrangea spp.) can be gorgeous when in full bloom, but the problem is, it might take a lot of work to get them there! And even then, there is no guarantee you'll find success in the long term, as they are picky plants. You have to make sure your hydrangeas get sun ... but not too much sun, because they don't like that. Knowing how often to water hydrangeas is tricky as well, as you need to keep the soil well-hydrated yet not oversaturated, because they don't like wet roots! With the...Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.hunker.com/2159060/no-need-plant-hydrangeas-easier-alternatives/https://shopping.yahoo.com/home-garden/home-decor/articles/cozy-alternative-blinds-hgtvs-emily-100000750.htmlIf you're tired of boring blinds in your kitchen windows, HGTV's Emily Henderson recommends Roman shades as a perfect, cozy option. They also work as a chic alternative to blinds and curtains for your glass doors, too. "I love a Roman shade because it's so simple, commands way less attention, and in this case would fit perfectly for an inside mount," she wrote when comparing the shades to typical blinds on Style by Emily Henderson. She thinks you really can't go wrong with the treatment, especia...Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://shopping.yahoo.com/home-garden/home-decor/articles/cozy-alternative-blinds-hgtvs-emily-100000750.htmlhttps://shopping.yahoo.com/home-garden/home-decor/articles/cozy-alternative-blinds-hgtvs-emily-100000750.htmlIf you're tired of boring blinds in your kitchen windows, HGTV's Emily Henderson recommends Roman shades as a perfect, cozy option. They also work as a chic alternative to blinds and curtains for your glass doors, too. "I love a Roman shade because it's so simple, commands way less attention, and in this case would fit perfectly for an inside mount," she wrote when comparing the shades to typical blinds on Style by Emily Henderson. She thinks you really can't go wrong with the treatment, especia...Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://shopping.yahoo.com/home-garden/home-decor/articles/cozy-alternative-blinds-hgtvs-emily-100000750.htmlhttps://www.housedigest.com/2149685/tips-hacks-for-successful-flea-market-trip/By Emily Kammerlohr April 27, 2026 8:20 am EST Damircudic/Getty Images...Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.housedigest.com/2149685/tips-hacks-for-successful-flea-market-trip/https://www.housedigest.com/2133536/old-school-home-building-materials-obsolete/By Emily Kammerlohr April 3, 2026 8:20 am EST Jamie Hooper/Shutterstoc...Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.housedigest.com/2133536/old-school-home-building-materials-obsolete/https://www.housedigest.com/2127369/tacky-outdated-trends-we-love/By Emily Kammerlohr March 26, 2026 8:20 am EST josehidalgo87/Shutterst...Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.housedigest.com/2127369/tacky-outdated-trends-we-love/https://www.housedigest.com/2108790/hoa-rules-vs-city-regulations/By Emily Kammerlohr March 1, 2026 5:20 am EST Felix Mizioznikov/Shutte...Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.housedigest.com/2108790/hoa-rules-vs-city-regulations/