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Barbara Bellesi Zito

Barbara Bellesi Zito is a freelance writer from Staten Island, covering all things real estate and home improvement. When she's not watching house flipping shows or dreaming about buying a vacation home, she writes fiction. Barbara's debut novel is due out later this year.
    How Often Should You Really Be Washing Your Clothes?
    Organize & Clean
    Including jeans!
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    about 9 hours ago
    The 5 Accessories You Should Always Buy for Your Windows
    According to real estate pros.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    3 days ago
    4 Projects That Won't Increase Resale Value
    Real Estate
    According to a Florida real estate agent.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Jun 4, 2023
    The Last Thing You Should Do Before You Head Out on a Road Trip
    Organize & Clean
    You really don’t want to forget to do this.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    May 24, 2023
    What You Might Not Realize About Buying the Newest House on the Block
    Real Estate
    People often equate “new” with “best.”
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    May 19, 2023
    One Thing to Take Design Risks with, According to a Real Estate Agent
    Real Estate
    According to a real estate agent.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    May 13, 2023
    The Biggest Ceiling Painting Mistakes to Avoid
    Real Estate
    According to real estate pros.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    May 3, 2023
    3 Paint Colors You'll Want to Use on the Outside of Your House This Season
    REAL ESTATE
    Your next canvas is your home’s exterior, according to real estate experts.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Apr 16, 2023
    3 Questions Hiring Managers Wish You Wouldn’t Ask at Job Interviews
    Living
    And when to ask them instead.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Apr 16, 2023
    A Home Stager Picks 5 Items That’ll Upgrade Your Powder Room for Less Than $10
    REAL ESTATE
    Whether you’re looking to welcome guests or woo buyers.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Apr 11, 2023
    6 Questions You're Going to Wish You Asked Before Buying Your House
    REAL ESTATE
    Bring these up before saying yes to a new address.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Apr 5, 2023
    Can You Wash Sheets and Towels Together?
    Organize & Clean
    Here’s what laundry experts have to say.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Apr 5, 2023
    Homes with the Same Square Footage Can Appear to Be Wildly Different Sizes
    Real Estate
    A 900-square-foot studio and a 1,000-square-foot house aren’t too different on paper, but they are in person.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Mar 25, 2023
    3 Telltale Signs the House You're Buying Has Hard Water Issues
    You don't even have to take a test shower at the open house.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Mar 15, 2023
    This $20 “Wet and Forget” Cleaner Does Wonders on My Shower
    Organize & Clean
    And it got rid of my mold problem!
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Mar 11, 2023
    This $20 Amazon Find Is My Go-to Tool for Removing Pet Hair from Literally Everywhere
    Organize & Clean
    It’s been such a game-changer.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Mar 9, 2023
    The Timeless Details Real Estate Agents Always Recommend You Add to Your Home
    Especially if it's time to sell.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Mar 5, 2023
    This Is the Most Underused Washing Machine Setting
    According to laundry experts.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Feb 21, 2023
    Use This Calculation to Figure Out What Size Storage Unit You Need
    According to a professional.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Feb 18, 2023
    This $20 Find Prevents My Bed Sheets from Being a Tangled Mess
    And they never come out damp from the dryer!
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Feb 17, 2023
    The 5-Minute Trick to Making a Bedroom Look Cleaner
    According to home stagers and designers.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Feb 13, 2023
    Moving Container vs. Rental Truck: What's Better for Moving?
    There are pros and cons to both options.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Feb 11, 2023
    One Spot You're Forgetting to Clean in the Kitchen
    According to a cleaning pro.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Feb 4, 2023
    You Can Rent Your Home as a Filming Location for Extra Cash
    But here's what you should know.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Jan 25, 2023
    What Exactly Is a Clerestory Window?
    Here's how you define them.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Jan 13, 2023
    The Oft-Forgotten Chore a Real Estate Agent Says You Need to Prioritize
    It's extremely important.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Jan 4, 2023
    These Little Tips Can Save You Money on Your Heating Bill
    According to real estate agents.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Jan 4, 2023
    9 Books to Look Forward to in 2023
    News
    Whether you’re looking to discover new authors or eagerly awaiting the latest novels from your favorites, 2023 is shaping up to be quite the year for literature.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Dec 30, 2022
    I Asked an HGTV Host for Her Best Real Estate Advice — Here’s What She Said
    Egypt Sherrod has a nugget of wisdom for all of us.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Dec 12, 2022
    The 9 Mistakes Winter Home Sellers Make in Their Yards
    Even if Mother Nature boosts your curb appeal with freshly fallen snow, you’ll need to step it up.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Dec 5, 2022
    You Probably Have Everything You Need to DIY a Scrub Daddy, According to TikTok
    According to TikTok.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Dec 2, 2022
    5 Things Homeowners Should Know Before They Raise Their Roofs
    Not in the party sense, but the literal sense.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Nov 21, 2022
    These Are the Unexpected Benefits of Living in a 5th-Floor Walkup
    Four things make it worth it for one couple.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Nov 15, 2022
    The Best Way to Clean Cashmere Sweaters at Home
    According to laundry experts.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Nov 14, 2022
    3 Things to Do If You Get Off on the Wrong Foot with Your New Neighbors
    In a perfect world, we’d all be besties with our next-door neighbors.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Nov 13, 2022
    9 Things in Your Yard to Hide Before an Open House
    According to real estate agents.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Nov 9, 2022