Mel Childs

Mel is a freelance writer, author, and screenwriter based in a suburb of Atlanta. While she loves all types of writing, home-related topics have been her niche for over three years. Mel has written for several home and real estate publications like This Old House, Bob Vila, Lawnstarter, WikiLawn, Fixr, LeadsForward, and Homelight. 

She tackles a wide variety of home-related topics, including home staging, how to clean, fix, or protect things, and "Best of" items for use in the home. In addition to writing about home-related topics, Mel hopes to sell a TV script soon for a real estate show she is developing. She is working towards her real estate license with a focus on helping families relocate.

Hometown: Dallas, Georgia

Passions: Decluttering, minimalist living, eco-friendly options, and optimizing space

Favorite design style: Minimalism