BZ

Barbara Bellesi Zito

I write about lifestyle and home improvement topics for a variety of digital and print publications, including Apartment Therapy, Forbes Home, Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, The Spruce, and more.

I also write fiction and am the author of the novel LUCKY STIFF (available on Amazon, B&N, and Bookshop.org.)

Publications

  • Apartment Therapy
    62 articles
  • The Spruce
    29 articles
  • US News and World Report
    18 articles
  • Real Simple
    18 articles
  • Southern Living
    15 articles
  • People Magazine
    8 articles
  • Forbes Home
    7 articles

Writes Most On

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  • The Best Store-Bought (and DIY!) Cleaners for Every Part of Your Oven, Tested by Experts
    29 Apr—The Kitchn
    We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. You’ve been cooking and baking up a storm, and before you know it, your oven really shows it. If you enjoy scrubbing your oven for the arm workout it offers, more power to you! But even professional cleaners would argue that there’s a much better use of your time. If you’ve been avoiding cleaning your oven because you don’t know which product...
  • —Apartment Therapy
  • Here’s Why People Put Pennies in Flower Vases
    14 Apr—Reader's Digest
    Nope, it’s not just a style statement. But does this help your flowers somehow, or do pennies in vases have a hidden meaning? Now Trending There’s nothing like fresh-cut flowers to brighten up your space. But even if you have somewhat of a green thumb, those blooms are on borrowed time. I’m rather proud of my ability to tend the colorful bunches I bring home from Trader Joe’s well enough that they last up to two weeks. But that’s with my being diligent about changing out the water every...
  • —The Kitchn
  • Is Farmhouse Design Still Trendy? Experts Weigh In
    8 Jan—US News and World Report
    If you’ve scrolled interior design photos on social media or watched HGTV for even a minute, then you know about the farmhouse design trend. It was everywhere for a while – think neutral colors, barn doors and plenty of wood accents. But is the look still in, or has it fully transformed into what designers call the modern farmhouse trend? We asked several experts to share their insights. READ: The Best Paint Colors for Home. What Is Farmhouse Design? Farmhouse design is both a look and a...

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