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Lauren Wellbank

Lehigh Valley

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Lauren Wellbank is a freelance writer with more than a decade of experience in the mortgage industry. Her writing has also appeared on HuffPost, Washington Post, Martha Stewart Living, and more. When she's not writing she can be found spending time with her growing family in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania.

Latest Stories

The “2-Minute Rule” Is So Effective for Decluttering, Now I Use It Every Day
It’s a quick and easy way to multitask.
Lauren Wellbank
Oct 29, 2024
The Best Way to Clean Sliding Door Tracks (Including Those Hard-to-Reach Spots!)
It's a hot spot for pet hair and debris.
Lauren Wellbank
May 21, 2024
I Tried the “Hushing the House” Method on My Cluttered Dining Room, and Was Surprised By What Happened
The decluttering method helped me discover what felt right here.
Lauren Wellbank
Sep 24, 2023
5 Things Real Estate Pros Won’t Tell You About Painting Kitchen Cabinets
Sometimes painted cabinets are a red flag to buyers.
Lauren Wellbank
May 30, 2023
Why Real Estate Agents Are Not Thrilled About Your White Kitchen Cabinets
Okay, so real estate agents don't passionately hate your white kitchen cabinets, but they sure do have some thoughts about them.
Lauren Wellbank
Mar 13, 2023
The Simple Trick My Family Uses to Stay on Top of Laundry
We're a family of five — so we really needed this!
Lauren Wellbank
Sep 16, 2022
4 Backyard Pool Features Real Estate Agents Absolutely Love to See
Tips from The Kitchn
Not everyone sees a pool and jumps for joy.
Lauren Wellbank
Jun 29, 2022
4 Things to Get Rid of in Your Backyard, According to Real Estate Experts
Here's what you should toss to make your backyard the highlight of your home. 
Lauren Wellbank
Jun 13, 2022
6 Backyard Accessories That Are on Their Way Out, According to Real Estate Agents
Trends
Outdoor sectionals are on their way out!
Lauren Wellbank
May 20, 2022
6 Types of Flooring That Are on Their Way Out, According to Real Estate Agents
Trends
Believe it or not, hardwood made the list.
Lauren Wellbank
Feb 17, 2022
6 Inexpensive Ways to Upgrade Your Kitchen Cabinets, According to Real Estate Pros
Tips from The Kitchn
Number 3 is super smart.
Lauren Wellbank
May 4, 2021