Barbara Bellesi Zito

More than 20 years of experience writing about home and lifestyle topics
Former English and theater teacher (middle school and high school), adjunct college professor and university career advisor
Writes for Reader's Digest, Taste of Home, Real Simple, The Spruce, Apartment Therapy and more
Author of the novel Lucky Stiff

Experience

Barbara is a freelance writer with more than two decades of experience who specializes in home and lifestyle trends—from cleaning and organization to home improvement and garden care. Her work has appeared in Reader's Digest, Taste of Home, Real Simple, The Spruce and Apartment Therapy. A former middle school and high school English teacher, she is also the author of the 2023 novel Lucky Stiff.

Education

Emerson College

MFA, Creative Writing

Wagner College

BA, English and Theater

Articles

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Here’s How Long It’s OK to Leave Wet Clothes in the Washing Machine Before You Have to Rewash Them

It might be longer than you think!

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Here’s How to Get the Fluffiest Comforter Ever—You’ll Feel Like You’re Sleeping on a Cloud!

This old-school hack is bouncing around #CleanTok again, and for good reason. Here's how to use it to get extra-fluffy bedding.

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Here’s How the 5×5 Cleaning Method Makes Your House Sparkle—Almost Effortlessly

You'll be surprised how much you can get done