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Meg St-Esprit

Pittsburgh, PA

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Meg St-Esprit is a journalist based in Pittsburgh who covers lifestyle, home and garden, parenting, and travel. With her husband and four kids, she's been remodeling her historic Pittsburgh home for the last decade.

Latest Stories

How to Dust Books Like a Pro, According to Marie Kondo
Organize & Clean
After you declutter and clean your bookshelf, it's time to tackle the dust bunnies.
Meg St-Esprit
Apr 10, 2024
This Green Laundry Detergent Not Only Works, It Also Only Costs $11
I’m breaking up with my grocery store laundry detergent after finally finding a green alternative that works. 
Meg St-Esprit
Nov 23, 2023
9 Grandparents Share Their Best Hosting Tips — Here's What They Swear By
Happy Hosting!
According to the pros, a little preparation goes a long way.
Meg St-Esprit
Nov 6, 2023
B&A: A Bland Entryway’s $750 Transformation Features Colorful Tiles From Travel
A DIY that's part souvenir and part statement piece.
Meg St-Esprit
Mar 25, 2023
B&A: A Neglected Backyard Corner Is Transformed By Paint and a Pergola for $400
A DIYer built her own pergola to get the oasis of her dreams.
Meg St-Esprit
Mar 24, 2023
B&A: A Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Gets a Facelift, But Keeps Its Blue Tub
Karen Graham didn't want her bathroom to totally lose its past.
Meg St-Esprit
Mar 21, 2023
B&A: Solid Oak Heirlooms Are Refreshed With a Modern Touch for $100
This is what one DIYer did with her inheritance.
Meg St-Esprit
Mar 20, 2023
B&A: A Bungalow's Garden Is Transformed With a Hand-Painted Concrete Slab
It took five different paint colors and $300.
Meg St-Esprit
Mar 4, 2023
This $5 Sponge Made Me Cancel My Magic Eraser Subscription
I have a cleaner home and more money in my pocket.
Meg St-Esprit
Dec 27, 2022
I Tackled My Messy Cord Drawer This Year, and Here's How I Did It
Charging cords were ruining my family.
Meg St-Esprit
Dec 26, 2022
The Problem with Rain Showerheads No One Tells You About
Organize & Clean
Here's what you need to know.
Meg St-Esprit
Nov 24, 2022
20 Creative Furniture Redo Ideas to Help You Turn Basic Pieces into Masterpieces
Starter Packs
These DIY projects are packed with ideas for you to steal.
Meg St-Esprit
Apr 25, 2022
The Ultimate Guide to Deciding on Your Next Furniture Makeover
Starter Packs
Got a secondhand furniture piece in hand, but not sure what to do with it? Start here.
Meg St-Esprit
Apr 25, 2022
A Mother-Daughter Duo's Rental Is a Creative, Cool Maximalist Mix on a Budget
Liz S. and her daughter Olivia share this Pittsburgh rental apartment that's filled with a beautiful yet budget mix of decor from thrift stores and Facebook Marketplace, along with a few splurges like Panton chairs.
Meg St-Esprit
Nov 1, 2021