Chelsea Van Bloom

Contributing Writer

Chelsea is an editor and writer with over a decade of experience helping readers improve their homes and make smart buying decisions.

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About

About

  • Editor and writer specializing in home decor, home improvement, and product comparisons

  • Former home goods editor at U.S. News & World Report

  • Avid home decorator and DIY enthusiast

Chelsea Van Bloom is an editor and writer with over a decade of experience covering a wide range of home topics. As a former home goods editor at U.S. News & World Report’s 360 Reviews, she’s researched and reviewed countless products, from ceiling fans to robot vacuums. She’s passionate about demystifying and simplifying complicated products for readers and empowering people to make the right choices for their needs.

Having lived in many small apartments in old buildings, she has personal experience coming up with creative storage and organization solutions, decluttering practices, low-cost decorating ideas, cleaning hacks, and the occasional DIY repair. She loves finding new ways to beautify her current slightly bigger, slightly newer home.  

Subject Matter Expertise: Appliances, home decor, home products, organization

Published Work:

Education: Emerson College

Favorite Home Improvement Tip: Make your own linen spray! One part vodka, two parts water, and a few drops of essential oils and you have an easy deodorizer for bedding, upholstered furniture, and curtains.

Quick facts

Location
Washington, DC
Education
Emerson College
Expertise
Appliances, home decor, home products, organization

Highlights

  • Editor and writer specializing in home decor, home improvement, and product comparisons

  • Former home goods editor at U.S. News & World Report

  • Avid home decorator and DIY enthusiast

Published work

Articles
An inspection tells you a lot about the house you’ll buy, but should you use a realtor’s home inspector? Learn the pros and cons of using your agent’s choice.
If you own a historic brick home, you’ll want to pay attention to cracks, moisture, and settling—and greenlight a historic masonry restoration if they arise.
You'll encounter many types of architects in your search for the best pro. Keep these specialists in mind before your next renovation or home build.
If you have a new chimney or chimney liner, you may wonder if metal chimney flues need cleaning. The short answer is yes, you need to clean a metal chimney flue.
You might think you know how your chimney works, but what is chimney flashing? Learn about the roofing element that keeps your fireplace dry.
What is tuckpointing a chimney? Tuckpointing a chimney involves replacing old, damaged mortar to preserve its structural integrity and enhance its appearance.
Knowing the right questions to ask during a home inspection gives you a better idea of your home’s condition before you buy or sell.
Get to know each part of a house before a home renovation or when breaking ground on new construction. Customize your dream design by starting with the basics.