Lauren Smith McDonough
Senior Editor
Lauren is a senior editor at Hearst. She was previously the senior editor at WomansDay.com and the home editor at GoodHousekeeping.com and HouseBeautiful.com. Her book club, ramen, and jean jackets are a few of her favorite things.
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Latest from Lauren Smith McDonough
12 Hacks to Turn Your Unfinished Attic Into an Organized Haven
Transform your go-to dumping ground into a clutter-free zone.
15 Wedding Etiquette Rules You Should Always Follow
How you RSVP says everything about you as a guest.
How to Dispose of Leftover Paint the Right Way
There's one thing you absolutely need to do before you toss that can.
I Knew My Dream Home Was Haunted — But I Bought It Anyway
Annie Wilder didn't choose her house, the house chose her.
ALERT: Millions of Playtex Children's Bowls and Plates Recalled Due to Choking Hazard
The products were sold at Babies "R" Us, Walmart and Target.
My Dream Home Turned Into a Toxic Mold Nightmare
A mother of two put all of her life savings into buying a house that ended up poisoning her family.
A Living Room Makeover for a Very Deserving Nurse
Every day, Dominique Monsegur gives to others. We decided to give back to her.
A Pro Organizer Completely Transformed My Tiny Kitchen
And now I'm sharing everything I learned with you.
Mom Warns Others About a Glass IKEA Cabinet That Exploded Near Her Baby
Doctors agree the incident could have blinded her 14-week-old son.
Nature Made Vitamins Recalled Due to Staph and Salmonella Concerns
Faulty testing might be the cause.
One Day as a Housekeeper Changed Everything I Know About Cleaning
For starters, I shouldn't quit my day job.