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Katie Barton

Freelance Writer Specializing in Home Improvement, Home Decor, and Personal Finance | Cincinnati, OH

Katie Barton is a home improvement freelance writer based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. She has been writing for the Bob Vila team since July 2022 and specializes in topics such as cleaning, organizing, and gardening.

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Katie is a freelance writer specializing in home improvement and home decor. Since 2012, she has written hundreds of articles on cleaning, home improvement, plant care, and design. Aside from writing for BobVila.com, she runs her own cleaning advice blog and is a managing editor at Homedit. Her cleaning and organizing advice has been featured on Yahoo!, Cabin Life, Realtor.com, GOBankingRates, and more.

Katie grew up working in her family’s flower shops in southern Ohio. As a result, she has over 20 years of experience working with and caring for plants. In addition to covering plant care at BobVila.com, Katie also tests products, having tested dozens of cleaning products throughout her career while always looking to give readers unbiased reviews.

https://www.bobvila.com/authors/Katie-Barton

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  • Bob Vila
    22 articles
  • USA Today Homefront
    7 articles
  • Homedit
    7 articles
  • bobvila.com
    5 articles
  • Today's Homeowner
    2 articles

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  • Our Favorite Drip Irrigation System is Shockingly Easy to Set Up
    25 Mar—bobvila.com
    We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Keeping up with watering your garden can be challenging, but installing a drip irrigation system can ensure your plants never go thirsty. Drip irrigation is a system of hoses, nozzles, sprinklers, and tubes that deliver the proper amount of water to each plant, which helps you avoid both under- and overwatering. When set to a timer, these lawn care tools water automatically. They...
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  • Can a Sink Be Too Loud? Our Favorite Farmhouse Sink Features Extra Padding to Dampen Sounds
    9 Feb—Bob Vila
    Farmhouse sinks are characterized by their exposed apron front, which juts out slightly from the cabinet. They blend practical design and beauty, instantly adding style to a kitchen. These sinks are hard-working kitchen appliances, often larger and deeper than run-of-the-mill kitchen sinks, with more space for rinsing produce and washing dishes. There are many farmhouse kitchen sinks on the market in a wide range of sizes and materials, which can make it hard to narrow down the best options....
  • —Bob Vila
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