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Michelle Mastro

Michelle Mastro

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Michelle Mastro is a lifestyle, travel and culture writer covering home, cleaning and more for Reader’s Digest and other publications. When she’s not writing, you can find her exploring U.S. national and state parks, reading and catching up on her movies-to-watch list.

Articles

If Your House Was Built in the ’50s or ’60s, You Might Have This Unique Feature in Your Bathroom

Does your bathroom feature an odd miniature tub without a faucet or drain? Here's what it's actually for.

Why You Should Keep Chalk in Your Kitchen—and 11 Other Surprisingly Handy Items You’ll Use All the Time

Here's what you should keep on hand in the kitchen to speed up cooking and help organize your space

How to Clean Popcorn Ceilings Quickly and Easily

Warning: The wrong cleaning supply or technique could irreparably damage these textured ceilings! Here’s how to clean a popcorn ceiling the right way.