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Carrie Whitney is an Atlanta-based writer with a love of all things design, particularly tile. In addition to being willing to cover any topic that sparks her interest, she has spent many years zeroing in on home improvement and currently serves as the newsletter editor for Kitchen & Bath Business magazine. Although she’s never tackled a renovation of her own, she’s pretty handy with a paintbrush.
Carrie earned a B.A. in journalism from Georgia State University, then an M.A. in anthropology and a Ph.D. in history. Along the way, she picked up a B.A. in French literature and remains a devoted Francophile (allez les Bleus!). In addition to writing, she teaches in the department of communication at her alma mater and tries to keep up with the latest trends in social media.
Recent Contributions
Use the 'Sterile Technique' to Safely Unpack Your Groceries
A Michigan physician's video about using a sterile surgical technique to unpack groceries at home during the coronavirus pandemic went viral. We talked to him and have more of his advice.
7 Great Ways to Stay Fit in Da House!
Staying fit is more important now than ever. Regular exercise decreases tension, and elevates and stabilize moods — all things we need at times like this. So how do we stay fit from home?
How Global Icon Coco Chanel Completely Reinvented Women's Fashion
Coco Chanel is a symbol for fashion and feminism. She's credited with designing the little black dress and the Chanel suit, after all. But hanging beside those in her closet were a few pretty big skeletons, too.
How Long Can Viruses Live on Surfaces?
Viruses need hosts to replicate and reproduce. So if a virus has no host, how long can it survive? It depends on a lot of factors.
Epidemiologists Are the 'Disease Detectives' Protecting Public Health
Who do you call when there's a new disease outbreak? An epidemiologist. These disease detectives investigate the who, what, why, when and where of disease epidemics worldwide.
What's the Difference Between Student Loan Refinance and Student Loan Consolidation?
Student loan refinance and student loan consolidation are completely different beasts. If you're weighed down with student loan debt, you need to know the difference.
Is It a Good Idea to Refinance Your Student Loans?
Refinancing your student loans seems like a no brainer. But is it always a good idea?
Can You Refinance Your Student Loans if You Didn't Graduate?
So you didn't quite finish college, and your student loans are piling up. Can you still refinance them even though you didn't earn your diploma?
Test Your Knowledge of Presidential Campaign Slogans
Does the campaign slogan really make or break a candidate? Some of the most successful presidential campaign slogans have had little to do with any actual issues. Take our quiz on victorious presidential campaign slogans to find what worked.
Susan B. Anthony: Suffragist, Abolitionist, Teetotaler and Renegade
Susan B. Anthony's enduring legacy is for her tireless work for women's voting rights in the United States. But there's so much more to her story than just as a suffragette.
A Portrait of Jimmy Carter, America's Oldest Living President Ever
Jimmy Carter isn't considered one of America's greatest presidents. But the legacy he's built in the 40-plus years after leaving the White House is one that will be hard for other presidents to top.
Closing Your Bedroom Door at Night Could Save Your Life
The 'Close Before You Doze' campaign is on a mission to get you to sleep with your bedroom doors closed. Why? Fire safety.
The Ultimate Downsize: Living in a Shipping Container Home
The trend toward tiny houses and rabid clutter clearing have combined to lead more than a few people away from the traditional home and into shipping container life.
Does Your Brain Get Tired Like the Rest of Your Body?
We all know what it feels like to be burned out. But does that really mean that our brain is tired? And is it the same as when other muscles tire out?
Removable Wallpaper: The Temporary Trend That's Sticking Around
The glue, the scraping, the mess, the hours of torture and pain. If the idea of using wallpaper anywhere in your home conjures up images of sheer agony, then temporary, removable paper was made for you.
Col. Mustard and CLUE Get New Bathroom in Design Contest
The rooms in the Tudor-style mansion on the CLUE game board haven't changed in 70 years. Until now.
How Rolex Came to Rule the Wrist
The Rolex name is synonymous with luxury and cool. But how did this watch company become one of the most famous brands in the world?
Why Wainscoting Has Stood the Test of Time
Wainscoting might conjure up images of stodgy oak paneling. But forget that. This design element has stood the test of time because it can seamlessly blend into just about every style and decor.
Holy Shiplap! This Easy-to-install Wall Treatment Is a Perennial Favorite
The overlapping rabbet joint that defines true shiplap is the same kind of joint that made seagoing ships watertight.
Hygge: The Danish Art of Living Cozily
This Scandinavian lifestyle term has become very popular in the rest of Europe and the U.S. But what does it really mean and how can you incorporate it into everyday life?
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