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Laura Wheatman Hill

About Me

Laura Wheatman Hill (she/her) lives in Portland, Oregon with her two children. She has a masters of arts in teaching and has taught English, writing, and drama to students in preschool through adulthood. She has been published by CNN, Real Simple, Parents, and others.

Latest Stories

I Showed an Organizer My Chaotic Shoe Storage, and She Transformed It
My garage is finally functional.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Dec 13, 2025
I Tried 3 Ways to Clean My Couch Cushions, and There Was a Clear Winner
It’s so effective!
Laura Wheatman Hill
Dec 8, 2025
See How a Pro Organizer Fixed My Messy Deep Kitchen Cabinets
Now they're finally functional!
Laura Wheatman Hill
Nov 15, 2025
7 Non-Drying Hand Soaps That’ll Leave Your Skin Feeling So Soft All Winter
Sensitive skin approved.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Nov 13, 2025
My Trick for Getting Sticky Candy Out of Clothes Actually Works
A lifesaver after trick-or-treating!
Laura Wheatman Hill
Nov 2, 2025
I Showed a Pro Organizer My Cramped Kitchen Closet, and Now It Feels Spacious
Now it’s super functional!
Laura Wheatman Hill
Oct 5, 2025
I Put a Hose Holder Inside My House, and It Was Brilliant
It surprised me!
Laura Wheatman Hill
Sep 9, 2025
The Bathroom Gem Costco Stopped Selling (but, I Found It on Amazon!)
It smells amazing!
Laura Wheatman Hill
Aug 19, 2025
My "Palette" Trick Helps Me Pack Light with Just a Carry-on
It makes packing a breeze!
Laura Wheatman Hill
Aug 12, 2025
As a Divorced Parent, This Is How I Prepare for Back-to-School Season
Organize & Clean
How to stay organized with kids traveling between school and two households.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Aug 6, 2023
My Friend’s “Tray” Trick Is So Brilliant, I Had to Steal It from Her
She uses it all over her house!
Laura Wheatman Hill
Jul 23, 2025
This Smart Find Protects My Grill All Year Long
It keeps my grill safe from all the elements.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Jul 4, 2025
This Trampoline Alternative Should Be in Every Home
It’s such a good part of my childhood.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Jun 25, 2025
My Dad’s “RTFM” Rule Is the Best Thing He Ever Taught Me
It keeps me so organized.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Jun 7, 2025
6 Things I’m Not Getting Rid Of at 40
They not only make me feel young again, but also make me feel happier overall.
Laura Wheatman Hill
May 16, 2025
I Finally Tried This Basically Free Fruit Fly Trap
It was so easy to make too!
Laura Wheatman Hill
May 6, 2025
I Asked a Pro Organizer How to Organize My Old Journals
I’m excited to tidy more sentimental things.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Apr 18, 2025
I Hated This '70s-Era Home Feature — Now I'm So Glad I Didn't Paint Over It
This surprised me.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Apr 1, 2025
My Quirky Living Room Gave Me a “Renovation Headache” — Here’s My Advice
It’s a lesson in disguise.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Mar 28, 2025
Why I’ll Always Follow the “Dinner Plate Rule” Every Time I Go to an Open House
Hindsight is 20/20.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Mar 21, 2025
I Left My Marriage and Moved Out. Learning to “Be Alone” Changed My Life
Like many people, in 2020 I got a pandemic divorce. What happened next changed my life.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Mar 19, 2025
My Grandma's Antique 1900s Glassware Has Become My Favorite Storage Gem
I’m so glad I repurposed them.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Mar 11, 2025
This Controversial Interior Paint Color Is My All-Time Favorite
I’m still into it.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Jan 17, 2025
A Pro Organizer Fixed My Messy “Clothes Chair” Problem
She helped me find a better solution!
Laura Wheatman Hill
Jan 12, 2025
"Slow Cleaning" Is the Only Method That Works for Me
It’s helped me so much.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Nov 23, 2024
This Surprising $15 Bathroom Storage Find Is Actually Perfect for My Desk
It’s a great storage solution.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Oct 14, 2024
I Tried This $2 Trick to Clean My Mirrors, and I Can’t Believe How Good It Is
I don’t think my mirror has ever looked cleaner.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Oct 9, 2024
I Tried This Power Cleaning Paste, and It Cleaned (Almost) Everything It Touched
Here’s my honest review.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Aug 9, 2024
I Sent a Pro Organizer a Photo of My Messy Laundry Room, and She Revamped It
It made a big difference.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Aug 1, 2024
I Used the “Clutterbug Quiz” Method to Declutter — and I’d Do It Again
I’m finally at peace with all of my clutter.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Jul 20, 2024
The One Cleaning Habit My Mom Did That I Never Do
Cleaning
I think she’d be proud of my decision.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Jun 21, 2024
I Follow My Dad’s “Circle” Method to Keep My Home Clean (It Always Works!)
It helps me stay focused when tidying.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Jun 14, 2024
I Tried “Knolling” to Organize My Home — Here’s How It Went
Organizing
It's actually a lot of work.
Laura Wheatman Hill
May 7, 2024
I Tried the “Kanban Method” to Organize Every Aspect of My Life
Organizing
Here’s how it went.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Feb 6, 2024
I’m Anti-Sponge, So This $14 Dish Brush Is My New Forever Staple
Cleaning
It’s a game-changer.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Feb 3, 2024
I Found an Ingenious (and Free!) Way to Store Holiday Lights
Organizing
‘Tis the season for smart storage hacks.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Dec 3, 2023