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Candace Nelson

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Minneapolis, MN

About Me

Candace Nelson is a freelance writer who grew up in a DIY family. She spent her early adult years in apartments that she didn’t have to maintain. Now that she’s a homeowner, she appreciates that her parents taught her how to clean a drain and hang wallpaper. Her work is at candacenelson.net.

Latest Stories

What to Know About Moving Back to Your Hometown

Real Estate

According to three people who did.

Candace Nelson

Jun 20, 2023

8 Things Nobody Tells You About Buying a House with a Big Yard

Real Estate

Yard work is your gym membership now.

Candace Nelson

May 2, 2023

The “What Would Grandma Do?” Test I Use to Practice Mindful Consumption

Living

This Great Depression-era advice helps guide me.

Candace Nelson

Apr 13, 2023

3 Things You Shouldn't Keep on Your Nightstand if You Want to Sleep Well

And four things you definitely should.

Candace Nelson

Feb 9, 2023

Moving? Here Are 7 Things You Should Do for Your Health Once You’re Settled

They can be easy to forget about.

Candace Nelson

Jan 16, 2023

What a Fresh Dusting of Snow Can Tell You About Your Home

According to an expert.

Candace Nelson

Jan 15, 2023

Why I Make a To-Do List That I Never Intend to Finish

This advice has saved my peace of mind.

Candace Nelson

Jan 11, 2023

Here’s How “Green” Home Upgrades Affect Your Home's Resale Value

According to experts.

Candace Nelson

Nov 15, 2022

I Didn’t Buy Any New Clothing For a Year — And It Completely Changed My Wardrobe

It's sustainable *and* fashionable.

Candace Nelson

Sep 20, 2022

This Is the Best Way to Sleep, According to a Sleep Specialist

Here's the best sleeping position for your body.

Candace Nelson

Aug 17, 2022

This Simple, Sustainable Trick Helps Me Take Better Showers

Thanks to my dad, a retired plumber.

Candace Nelson

Aug 7, 2022

What It Means To Have a Functional Home, According to a Real Estate Advisor

There are a few key elements.

Candace Nelson

Aug 5, 2022

Latest Stories

How I Use "Thinking Naps" to Ease My Anxiety and Boost Productivity

Thinking cap? No, thinking nap!

Candace Nelson

Jul 20, 2022

Here's How the Swedish Concept of Lillördag Can Improve Your Workweek

Add a "little Saturday" to your weekday.

Candace Nelson

Jul 13, 2022

4 Things My Dad, a Retired Plumber, Taught Me About Homeownership

He's filled with house-related wisdom.

Candace Nelson

Jun 19, 2022

8 Things I Wish I Brought in My First Carload When I Moved to a New House

Don't make the same mistakes I did.

Candace Nelson

Jan 13, 2022

5 DIY Plumbing “Solutions” That Just Make Problems Worse, According to Experts

Pro plumbers weigh in.

Candace Nelson

Nov 8, 2021