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Erin Schwartz

Erin Schwartz

Staff Writer

Home decor and practical styling writer. Erin covers the applied side of decorating — how pieces work in real rooms, what fits small apartments, and which trends survive past a season. References Apartment Therapy and Wirecutter coverage alongside manufacturer specs.

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Articles by Erin Schwartz

1549 articles published

Why Does My Bookshelf Bow in the Middle?

Why Does My Bookshelf Bow in the Middle?

A shelf bows in the middle when the load outpaces the support span. The sag often shows up 6 months before it becomes obvious, so measure the bow early.

Erin Schwartz Jul 29, 2026
How to Organize a Deep Closet (2026)

How to Organize a Deep Closet (2026)

The number one mistake with a deep closet is treating the back wall like usable storage. Anything past the front 18 inches becomes a dead zone you can't…

Erin Schwartz Jul 28, 2026
Why Does My Grill Rust So Fast? 4 Fixes

Why Does My Grill Rust So Fast? 4 Fixes

A grill can go from new to flaking orange in a single season, and it's almost never a defect. It's moisture sitting where it shouldn't, on metal that was…

Erin Schwartz Jul 28, 2026
Why Is My Shower Curtain Always Wet?

Why Is My Shower Curtain Always Wet?

You finish your shower, and the curtain is still soaked hours later. Worse, it's clingy, it smells faintly of mildew, and the bottom hem has gone slimy.

Erin Schwartz Jul 28, 2026
Why Is My Bathroom Mirror Foggy?

Why Is My Bathroom Mirror Foggy?

The mirror fogs the second you step out of the shower, and by the time you'd want to use it, you're wiping a streaky mess with your forearm.

Erin Schwartz Jul 28, 2026