Archive - Homegrown Tales

5 often-overlooked fire hazards in your home

From laundry lint to light bulbs and towel racks, keep your home safe from avoidable homeowners insurance claims

7 hrs ago •

Shamontiel L. Vaughn

UPDATED! 9 electric and non-electric bidets for your bathroom

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Nov 22 •

Shamontiel L. Vaughn

Shamontiel's clips from Home & Texture, AfroTech and Travel Noire

Shamontiel is honored to be a part of Blavity's writing team!

Nov 22 •

Shamontiel L. Vaughn

UPDATED! 24 things you should have in your woman cave

Your "me time" supplies should range from snacks to joggers to wine glass holders

Nov 21 •

Shamontiel L. Vaughn

UPDATED! The underrated features in furniture

If you love hip-hop, chances are pretty high that you know where Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass (DUMBO) is.

Nov 5 •

Shamontiel L. Vaughn

September 2024

6 underrated maintenance tasks to do in every laundry room

From avoiding fire hazards to dogs overpowering appliances, make sure your washers and dryers can have longevity

Sep 30 •

Shamontiel L. Vaughn

Avoid Domestic & General for extended warranty services

Before purchasing an extended appliance warranty, review Better Business Bureau complaints

Sep 11 •

Shamontiel L. Vaughn

When you move, don't make an enemy out of your neighbors

Condo associations should have a firm move-in and move-out time restriction and know who the moving company is

Sep 7 •

Shamontiel L. Vaughn

August 2024

Finding the perfect parking spot renter

A review of Spacer, SpotHero and Craigslist

Aug 30 •

Shamontiel L. Vaughn

Sweater weather shopping: 9 best ventless gas and electric fireplaces

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Aug 21 •

Shamontiel L. Vaughn

Privacy please: 13 of the best blackout blinds

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Aug 17 •

Shamontiel L. Vaughn

Laundry day: 7 of the best retractable clotheslines

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Aug 16 •

Shamontiel L. Vaughn

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