Lisa Bonham

Location

Augusta, Ga

School

Augusta University, Purdue University

Expertise

DIY décor, Lifestyles, Repurposing items

Lisa once toured and published an article about baseball legend Ty Cobb's Augusta, Ga., home, where he lived from 1913-1932.
One of Lisa's favorite beats as a features reporter with The Augusta Chronicle was Today's Home, which featured the homes of real people across the 16-county coverage area.
Lisa bought her childhood home in 2017 and redecorated most of it by herself. Many of the furnishings are family heirlooms or antique store finds.

Experience

Lisa has been a writer her whole life, and a published writer for more than 20 years. Her first ever news article was published in the college newspaper in 2003 and appeared on the front page above the fold – the most prominent placement for any newspaper story – and she had not yet taken a single newswriting course. A few months later, she began a 13-year career at The Augusta Chronicle, a daily newspaper that touted itself as "the oldest newspaper in the South." Her writing and reporting won three awards from the Georgia Press Association. Her Today's Home articles appeared on the front page of the real estate section every Sunday. After leaving the Chronicle, Lisa wrote articles with global interest for WhereTraveler, which included topics on food, travel and interesting hotels from around the world. In 2019, Lisa moved into public relations for an academic medical center and in 2020, completed a masters degree in communications from Purdue University.

Education

Lisa holds a bachelor's in communications from Augusta University and a master's in strategic communication from Purdue University.

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Stories By Lisa Bonham

Laundry By Lisa Bonham

The Often Overlooked Washing Machine Setting That's A Game-Changer For Tough Stains

Tackle stubborn stains like a pro with an often-overlooked setting on your washing machine. Learn how it works, when to use it, and which fabrics work best.
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DIY By Lisa Bonham

Repurpose An Old Garden Hose Into A Nifty Outdoor Storage Solution

Do you have an old garden hose laying around and need extra storage? Check out this smart idea on how to transform the hose into a handy basket storage option.
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Organization & Storage By Lisa Bonham

The Aluminum Foil Hack You Should Be Using In Your Cabinets

It's affordable, easy, and may already be in your kitchen. Here's the clever aluminum foil trick that can help prevent damage to your kitchen cabinets.
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Laundry By Lisa Bonham

How To Use Borax In The Laundry For The Cleanest, Freshest Clothes

Learn how the cleaning power of Borax in your laundry could boost your routine, leaving your clothes looking and feeling just like its brand new again.
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Organization & Storage By Lisa Bonham

Prepping For A Power Outage? Here's Why You Should Fill Up Your Bathtub

Before the next power outage strikes, here's the helpful bathtub trick you need to know and why it can make all the difference to weather the storm.
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Pests, Weeds & Problems By Lisa Bonham

How To Repel Fleas And Ticks Using One Natural Fragrance They Can't Stand

Fleas and ticks can be more than a nuisance; they can be a real health hazard. Here is one way you may be able to keep these pests naturally away from you.
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