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Erica Finamore

location-pin New York, New York

School: University of Delaware

Expertise: food news & tips, cleaning & organization

Erica Finamore

  • Home director for Real Simple
  • Former editor at Food Network Magazine, HGTV Magazine, Pioneer Woman Magazine and InStyle
  • More than 10 years of experience in print and digital editorial

Experience

Erica is a New York–based writer and editor covering cleaning and home topics for Reader's Digest. In her current role as Real Simple's home director, she covers all things decorating, organizing and cleaning. Before working at Real Simple, she held editorial roles at Food Network Magazine and HGTV Magazine. She's also worked at InStyle and Cosmopolitan and contributes to Refinery29, TheKitchn and more. Erica is a home-decor enthusiast who, yes, puts her books in rainbow order. She has a lot of stuff and a tiny apartment, so she's well versed in organization and space-saving hacks.

Education

University of Delaware
BA, Mass Communication, Journalism

Articles

How to Clean Carpet So It Looks as Good as New

Carpets take a beating, but this step-by-step guide will show you how to do a routine and deep cleaning so yours look brand new.

How to Save Money on Groceries with These 50 Supermarket Tricks

From grocery apps to price matching to product swaps, these tips will help you keep that cash in your wallet

How to Clean Your Shower Curtain and Liner to Remove Stains

Don’t throw out those stained and mildewy items just yet! It’s easier than you think to clean a shower curtain and liner and make them look brand new.