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Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

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‘My next washer will be a Speed Queen’: Woman’s GE washer and dryer combo breaks after 3 months. Then the GE technician tells her this

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

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‘I have never heard a positive review of Clayton homes’: Man buys brand-new home. 6 months later, he discovered shocking damage

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

‘Am I overreacting here?’: 2 salesmen showed up at this woman’s door. Then they came back a week later

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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‘All realtors warn against this’: Woman goes furniture shopping before closing on a home. Then she gets a call from her realtor

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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‘No scrubbing needed’: Expert warns against mold remover to get rid of shower mold. Here’s what to do instead so it doesn’t come back

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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‘You don’t have to replace it’: Woman’s couch cushions get saggy. Then she turns to this little-known trick to bring them to life

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‘These are brand-new’: Woman washes towels she got from Amazon. Then she tries to dry them

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‘I’m shocked at how simple it is’: Homeowner recommends little-known, 3-minute fix. It’ll save you money, too

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

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‘This just confirmed my fear’: Woman reveals why you should change your surge protector every 3-5 years. And why you need to buy a ‘real’ one

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‘Switched to a Bosch’: Woman calls Samsung about her fridge. She’s shocked by what they tell her

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‘It’s almost impossible to shut them off’: Expert warns you need to check your washing machine every 6 months. Here’s what can happen if you don’t

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

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‘There is no way’: Landlord tells tenant apartment has ‘real wood’ floors. Then she tries to clean them

Nene Diallo is a freelance writer, artist, and art administrator based in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Nene Diallo

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‘Yup. Our HOA did this to us in one of our new town homes’: Man preps for snow storm with this common technique. Then he realizes he’s ruined his sidewalk

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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Main Character of the Week: The disaster prepper trying to save your life

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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