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Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Woman spends $2,000 at Ashley Furniture. Then it turns into a nightmare

‘We’ve always had a good experience with Rooms-to-Go’: Woman spends $2,000 at Ashley Furniture. Then it turns into a nightmare

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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‘My beautiful first house became my worst nightmare’: Homeowner issues warning after discovering something beneath the floorboards

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

Homeowner says HOA increased her fees to build a park.

‘I’m pretty sure they got it on Facebook Marketplace’: Homeowner says HOA increased her fees to build a park. Then she notices what it is they built

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

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‘Not once were we ever told’: Woman purchases a house. Then she learns someone is leasing it

Woman can’t believe what she finds in Primo water cooler

‘‘I feel SICK’’: Woman finds black mold in her home’s Primo water cooler

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Homeowner warns against turning dishwasher on before bed

‘This is your sign’: Homeowner warns against turning dishwasher on before bed

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

Homeowners try to use microwave after flipping kitchen breaker

‘HOW DOES SOMEONE HACK A MICROWAVE’: Homeowners try to use microwave after flipping kitchen breaker. Then something strange happens

Homeowner furious when her 3-year-old Samsung fridge suddenly goes out

‘Only whirlpool appliances for me’: Homeowner furious when her 3-year-old Samsung fridge suddenly goes out

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‘He didn’t pay the supplier’: Man realizes his contractor’s unpaid bills got a lien put on his house

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

Repairman says try this trick when removing toxic asbestos from your home

‘Do the investors have to disclose that there is asbestos?’: Expert says try this trick when removing toxic asbestos from your home

Woman shows trick for lowering your electric bill ‘without changing your life.’

‘It will leech electricity and you’ll be charged for it’: Woman shows trick for lowering your electric bill ‘without changing 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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‘How do people not know this?’: Real estate expert shares HVAC return reminder ‘you may NOT know as a homeowner’

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‘They can film here any time they want’: Worker asks woman to move car. She can’t believe how much he offers

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Woman’s sister buys new house. She’s shocked when she finds door in the closet

‘I told her to padlock them’: Woman’s cousin buys new house. She’s shocked when she finds door in the closet—and opens it

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

Melody Heald

Homeowner finds leak in laundry room, discovers something even worse under the floorboards

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