Meg St-Esprit

Pittsburgh, PA

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.

How to Dust Books Like a Pro, According to Marie Kondo

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After you declutter and clean your bookshelf, it's time to tackle the dust bunnies.

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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.

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Nov 23, 2023

9 Grandparents Share Their Best Hosting Tips — Here's What They Swear By

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According to the pros, a little preparation goes a long way.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mar 4, 2023

This $5 Sponge Made Me Cancel My Magic Eraser Subscription

I have a cleaner home and more money in my pocket.

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Dec 27, 2022

I Tackled My Messy Cord Drawer This Year, and Here's How I Did It

Charging cords were ruining my family.

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Dec 26, 2022

The Problem with Rain Showerheads No One Tells You About

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Here's what you need to know.

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Nov 24, 2022

20 Creative Furniture Redo Ideas to Help You Turn Basic Pieces into Masterpieces

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These DIY projects are packed with ideas for you to steal.

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Apr 25, 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Deciding on Your Next Furniture Makeover

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Got a secondhand furniture piece in hand, but not sure what to do with it? Start here.

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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.

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Nov 1, 2021