Press & Media

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Awards

• 2023 Folio: Eddie and Ozzie Awards, Winner, Best Consumer App/Digital Design
• 2022 The Telly Awards, Gold Winner - Social Video Series: Instructional
• 2021 Viddy Award Gold Winner, Short Form Web Videos
• 2021 Viddy Award Gold Winner, Social Media Videos
• 2021 Folio: Eddie and Ozzie Awards, Honorable Mention, Instructional / How-to
• 2020 Digiday Media Awards, Winner, Best User Experience
• 2020 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards, Honorable Mention, Best Consumer Video
• 2019 Communicator Award, Winner, Websites — User Experience
• 2019 Telly Awards, Winner, The Spruce x Lowe’s (Campaign: B2C – Bronze, Single: How-to/DIY – Silver, Single: B2C – Silver)
• 2019 Folio: Eddie and Ozzie Awards, Finalist, Instructional / How-to
• 2019 W3 Award, Winner, Lifestyle Website
• 2018 Communicator Award, Winner, General Lifestyle
• 2018 W3 Award, Silver Winner, Website Features, Visual Appeal — Experience
• 2018 Davey Award, Silver Winner, Websites — Lifestyle

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Press and Mentions

• Good Morning America Weekend: Kickstart Your New Years' Cleaning Routine
• Weekend TODAY: Holiday Gift Ideas for Foodies, Kids, Hosts, and Pets
• Good Morning America Weekend: Top Tips for Summer Gardening
• GMA3: Easy Spring Cleaning Spruce-Ups
• Weekend TODAY: Clean & Green—Eco-Friendly Cleaning & Organizing
• TODAY: Helpful Hacks to Kick Off Spring Cleaning
• LIVE with Kelly and Ryan: Spring has Sprung: Spring Gardening
• TODAY's Consumer Confidential: Summer Safety and Savings
• The Washington Post: Decorating on a Budget? An Expert From The Spruce Gave Ideas
• The Detroit News: Entertaining at Home Makes a Comeback, With Style
• Local News LIVE: Getting Started on Spring Cleaning
• Mic: How to Organize Your Home With as Little Effort as Possible, According to Experts
• Cheddar: Tips for Last-Minute Holiday Decorating
• Washington Post: How COVID Changed the Holidays
• Good Morning America: Best Gifts for the Home
• KTLA: Last Minute Halloween Costumes and Decor Ideas
• Business of Home: Highlights from Day 1 of the Future of Home Conference
• Cheddar: Tips on Redesigning Your Space on a Budget
• Fox: More People Exploring Maximalist Design
• Seattle Times: Reclaiming the Spaces We Lost to Work And School
• Washington Post: How to Find Green Cleaning Products That Get The Job Done
• Atlanta-Journal Constitution: Interested In Maximalist Design? Here's How To Get Started
• Nola.com: When We Fold Clothes We Should Put Our Heart Into It
• 9&10 News: 3 Easy Ways to Redesign Your Summer Space
• ABC7: Fold in a Flash! Check Out These Helpful Laundry Hacks
• Southern Living: Bone China Is Made From Actual Bone — And We Are Officially Fascinated and A Little Creeped Out
• NY Post: A Beginner's Guide to Gardening — Flowers, Vegetables and Herbs
• Good Day Sacramento: Spring Hacks for Small Spaces
• House Digest: Why You Might Want To Consider Switching From Carpet To Hardwood Floors
• Green Matters: These Are The Most Drought-Resistant Plants
• The Seattle Times: Comfy Carpet, Once Dismissed as Out-of-Date, Is Back in Vogue
• Atlanta-Journal Constitution: These 5 Things Can Give You a High-End Shower Design
• LA Unscripted, KTLA: Spring Cleaning Tips and Hacks With The Spruce
• Washington Post: How to Give Your Rental a New Look—Without Angering Your Landlord
• Newsweek: 15 Easy Tricks to Teach Your Dog
• Style Matters: Who We Are in Our Homes During and Post Pandemic
• Newsweek: 15 Easy Plants to Take Care of For First Time Plant Parents
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Colorful Ways to Brighten a Room in Sunnier Months
• Charlotte Observer: More Thieves Are on The Hunt for a Vulnerable Part of Our Vehicles
• Lonny: How Vinegar, Lemon Juice, and Baking Soda Can Clean Everything in Your Home
• Ladders: If You Want to Outperform at Work, Have This One Thing in Your Home
• Philadelphia Inquirer: Try an Earth-Friendly Spring Cleaning. Start by Ditching The Paper Towels.
• CBS / WSPA News: Spring Clean Your Kitchen
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Adding an Addition to Your House? Here Are Some Things to Know
• Iowa State Daily: Let's Do Some Spring Cleaning
• The List: The One Thing IKEA Employees Want You to Stop Doing
• Buzzfeed: 25 Products From Amazon You'll Probably Love if Your Dog is Truly Your Best Friend
• Good Day Sacramento: Don't Make These Spring Cleaning Mistakes
• Daily Mail: Shoppers Are Scoring Rare Expensive Plants at The Supermarket
• The List: The Easy Feng Shui Addition to Your Home For a Better Outlook
• Daily Mail: Why You Need to Shake Your Houseplants Every Week
• NBC News: Balloon Business Blows Up
• NBC News: Rethinking Your Work-From-Home Wardrobe
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution: 5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Bathroom as Clean as Possible
• NBC News: Vision Boards Help People Narrow Down Their Important Values
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Bar Inspiration — Start Happy Hour With These Home Bars
• NBC News: Decluttering in the New Year — How to Get Started
• Parents: 7 Ways to be More Organized as a Family in The New Year
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Small Kitchen? Here's How to Make The Most of it
• InStyle: 13 Ideas for How To Color Coordinate Your Closet and Keep Your Clothes Organized
• NBC News: Holiday Cards — The Do's and Don'ts
• Forbes: How to Grow Food at Home (Even in a Tiny Apartment)
• Axios: Dotdash Brand the Spruce Strikes Commerce Deal With Lowe's
• Forbes: Greenery in Your Home Reduces Stress, Improves Health
• Publisher's Daily: The Spruce Launches Home Organization Product Line With Lowe's
• With Whit: Mélanie Berliet on Creating a Cozy Home
• Washington Post: When to Replace Smoke Detectors, Sponges, Pillows and More, According to Experts
• Real Estate Boston: Design Expert Mélanie Berliet of The Spruce on Making the Most of Small Spaces
• Bustle: Design Pros Swear By These 44 Cheap Things to Make Homes Nicer and Cozier
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Embrace Fall With These Rustic Retreats
• House Beautiful: Trader Joe's is Currently Selling Coffee Plants for $8 And We've Never Felt So Alive
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Timeless Beauty in Traditional Design
• TODAY: Electricity Bills Are on the Rise. Here's How to Lower Them.
• Business Insider: IAC's Dotdash Has Built a Profitable Business Out of Service Content. Now It's Setting Its Sights on Selling Products.
• NBC News: College & Coronavirus — Packing During the Pandemic
• Parade: How to Get Rid of Fleas on Dogs at Home With Natural Remedies
• NBC News: Bringing the Big Screen to Your Backyard
• Romper: How to Prepare Your Pet for Going Back to Work After Quarantine
• The Day: Natural Ways to Fight Weeds
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Extend Your Living Space Outdoors With These Aspirational Patios and Decks
• Yahoo: Adorable Moment Sloth Falls Asleep While Getting Chin Scratched
• Mental Floss: 10 Surprising Used for Coffee That Don't Involve Drinking It
• Slate: Are Your Indoor Plants in Need of a Healthy Boost?
• Delish: Trader Joe's Is Selling Coffee Plants So Fire Up Your Green Thumb
• Moms: The Pros & Cons of Hang Drying Your Laundry Outside
• Well + Good: The Surprising Plant Fertilizer You've Already Got In Your Fridge
• Money: The Absolute Best Vacuum Cleaners for Your Money
• License Global: The Spruce Releases Pet Care Collection
• Dog O Day: Dry Shampoo for Dogs Is The Latest Trend With The Help of The Spruce
• Kiplinger: 52 Super Deals and Discounts for 2020
• Petoskey News-Review: Important Life Skills for Kids to Know by Age 10
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution: 5 DIY Projects Under $75 to Spruce Your Home Up This Summer
• Romper: 10 Neighborhoods in the US That Are Making the Most Out of Quarantine
• NBC News: The Do's and Don'ts of Life in Quarantine
• Yahoo: How to Create Your Own Face Mask Without Sewing Anything
• Cosmopolitan: 6 DIY Face Masks You Can Totally Make RN
• Lonny: Easy DIY Projects With Things Your Already Have at Home
• Parents: Wine Cork Crafts for Kids, Because We Know You Have Them on Hand
• Seattle Times: Finally Accepting That You Need a Home Office? Here's How to Do it Cheaply
• The Washington Post: Everything You Need to Know to Set Up a Home Office Fast
• Cheapism: Do Diluted Soaps, Detergents, and Shampoos Still Work?
• NBC News: Cleaning for Coronavirus
• Realtor Magazine: How to Best Navigate New Color Trends
• Fox 5: Millennials Embracing "Plant Parenthood"
• Fox 5: The High Costs of Dog Ownership Shock Some Owners
• Cheddar TV: Tips to Marie Kondo Your Home and Life in 2020
• NBC News: Rules for Regifting
• Cheddar TV: Christmas Gifts You Can Make Yourself
• NBC News: How To Save Time & Money On Thanksgiving Prep, According To Martha Stewart & Other Pros
• Digiday: 'Contextual Shopping': Publishers Are Using Model Homes For Retail Experiences
• The Zoe Report: Fall Home Decor Trends for Those Who Are Obsessed With Neutrals
• Coatings World: Dotdash Brand Helping Painters ‘Spruce Up’ Their Homes with First-Ever Paint Collection
• Domino: Moving Has Never Been Easier, Thanks to This Handy Checklist
• The Washington Post: The pros and cons of 6 driveway materials
• The Hustle: Former search engine star About.com partners with Amazon
• Axios: Scoop: Dotdash to launch commerce line with Amazon
• PR Newswire: Dotdash Brand The Spruce Launches First-Ever Paint Collection
• Media Post: The Spruce, KILZ Launch D2C Paint Collection With Amazon
• Digiday: The Spruce kept advertisers and audiences coming back in its first year
• Greatist: 8 Super-Simple Ways to Clean Out the Junk Hiding in Your Kitchen
• METRO US: How to hygge like a true Scandinavian
• All the Stuff: STUDIO APARTMENT DECORATING: 58 Interior Designers Share Their Ideas
• Greatist: The 11 Grossest Things You Use Every Single Day and Don't Know How to Clean

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