Rachel Hoffman

Contributing Writer

Rachel is a freelance writer and editor dedicated to helping people clean up their messes, get organized, and learn to love their homes again. Her work has appeared in Elle, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Real Simple, Good Housekeeping, Apartment Therapy, Lifehacker, and NBC News.

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About

About

  • Author of two published books on cleaning and housekeeping systems for those who have trouble keeping up with their messes

  • Aims to simplify complicated home-related concepts to make them more accessible and achievable for everyone

Rachel has spent more than a decade sharing cleaning and organizing tips on social media, her two published books, and in a variety of publications. Rachel’s work and advice have appeared in publications and websites such as Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Elle, Real Simple, NBC News, Apartment Therapy, Livestrong, House Beautiful, The Times (London), and Lifehacker. 

Rachel launched Unf*ck Your Habitat in 2011 to motivate people who don't want to live in a messy home anymore but can't quite figure out how to make that happen. She lives in New England with her husband and two Chihuahuas.

Subject Matter Expertise: Cleaning and organizing

Published Work

Education

Bachelor of Arts, English, University of Rhode Island

Favorite Home Style: Post-and-beam colonial with modern updates 

Articles
Tinting your home’s windows can add privacy, increase energy efficiency, and block damaging UV rays. Find out who tints home windows so you can hire the best.
A leaf removal service can clear your yard of fallen leaves. Learn why to hire a leaf removal service, what to look for, and how the service works.
Removing an old lawn is often necessary to plant new grass or build a new outdoor structure. Find out what to budget for your lawn removal cost.
Installing a redwood fence costs around $6,300, though several factors, such as size, landscaping, and permits, can impact the price.
Before removing a wall, make sure it’s not load-bearing. Learn the benefits of hiring a structural engineer to check if a wall is load-bearing.
Sealing a foundation can help keep moisture from damaging your home. Learn what you need to know with these foundation sealing tips.
Maintaining your swim spa doesn’t need to be complicated. Follow these swim spa maintenance tips to keep it working and looking great for years to come.
A backyard oasis could be just a few steps away. Get koi pond ideas to inspire your own backyard water landscaping and answers to commonly asked questions.