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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.
    Here’s How “Witches Stairs” Came to Be — And Why You Might Want Some
    You can blame urban legend for the eerie nickname.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    yesterday
    This Is the Best and Only Way to Hang a Sweater
    Organize & Clean
    You’ll never have to worry about stretched-out sweaters.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Sep 19, 2023
    The Most Common "Shortcut" You'll Find in New-Build Homes
    Real Estate
    Don’t spend a ton on a cheaply built house.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Sep 14, 2023
    2 Easy and Effective Ways to Fold Your Sweaters
    Organize & Clean
    According to a pro organizer.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Sep 13, 2023
    The "September Surge” Can Help You Land Your Next Job — Here’s How
    Living
    Here’s what career experts have to say.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Sep 6, 2023
    Here's What to Expect If You're Moving into a “Fourplex"
    Real Estate
    Have you heard of this style of building?
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Sep 2, 2023
    The $1 Drug Store Item That Keeps My Shower Sparkling
    Organize & Clean
    It’s so effective and affordable.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Sep 2, 2023
    7 Things a Financial Advisor Says to Do with Your Money Before 30
    Living
    Compound interest is a beautiful thing.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Aug 13, 2023
    4 Types of Questions Hiring Managers Love to Hear in Job Interviews
    Living
    Bookmark this for your next interview.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Aug 9, 2023
    The Reasons to Love Living on a Cul-de-Sac Are the Same Reasons to Hate It
    Real Estate
    Here are the pros and cons.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Jul 28, 2023
    I Tried This Cleaning App and It Revolutionized How I Tidy My Home
    Organize & Clean
    And now it’s staying put on my phone.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Jul 29, 2023
    5 Fancy Home Features That Are Super Cool, but Make a Home Harder to Sell
    Real Estate
    Built-in fish tanks, anyone?
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Jul 25, 2023
    The Gross Reason Why You Really Shouldn't Sleep with Wet Hair
    Organize & Clean
    What a nightmare!
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Jul 13, 2023
    Why You Should Never Remove a Bathroom from a Home
    Real Estate
    And one big reason you should.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Jul 9, 2023
    One Thing You’re Forgetting to Clean When It Comes to Your Laundry
    Organize & Clean
    It’s a core part of your routine, too.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Jul 8, 2023
    7 Resume Mistakes That Give Hiring Managers "the Ick"
    Living
    You don’t always have to stick to one page.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Jul 2, 2023
    4 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Believe Online Home Value Estimates
    Real Estate
    According to the pros.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Jun 24, 2023
    How Often Should You Really Be Washing Your Clothes?
    Organize & Clean
    Including jeans!
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Jun 10, 2023
    The 5 Accessories You Should Always Buy for Your Windows
    According to real estate pros.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito
    Jun 7, 2023
    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