Meghan Paynter
Content Specialist
Current Role
Meghan Tinker Paynter leads social media strategy and manages public relations efforts, and she writes SEO-optimized blog posts and web pages for Budget Dumpster. With a simple and clear writing style, Meghan developed detailed how-to guides for home improvement and organizing projects. She has interviewed a variety of home improvement experts at organizations including American Society of Home Inspectors, Scotts Lawn Care, Roto-Rooter Services Co., Get Organized Already! Inc., On Task Organizing and many more. Her two favorite blog posts written for The Fill are How to Declutter Sentimental Items With Ease and The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Home Renovation.
Past Experience
Meghan graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Journalism and has 10 years of professional writing and strategic communication experience.
Outside of Work
Outside of work, Meghan enjoys spending time outdoors, baking and spoiling her pets.
Most Recent Blog Posts
Is your driveway covered in cracks and potholes? Read these signs to find out if it’s time to replace your driveway or if it’s just in need of repairs.
Ready to clean out your shed? Learn how to organize it with this 3-step guide plus small shed storage ideas to make keeping it decluttered easy.
Use this step-by-step guide to build a basic picnic table in your backyard, including tips on the best wood to use for a picnic table and how to stain your table to make it last.
Wondering how to dispose of your real or artificial Christmas tree? Find the best option for throwing away or recycling your used Christmas tree here.
Learn how to recycle glass at home the right way by checking out these commonly asked questions about glass recycling.
Is an open floor plan the right fit for your home? Learn the pros and cons to decide what's right for you and your family.
Keep America Beautiful helps individuals recycle more of the right things, the right way. Here’s how they do it, and how you can celebrate America Recycles Day.
Wondering how to get your home ready to sell? Use this list of home improvements to make before selling to increase your home’s appeal and speed up your sale.
Let’s go fly a DIY kite! Follow these step-by-step instructions to learn how to make a kite at home with this easy plastic bag recycling craft.
Make spending time in your backyard better with these easy and affordable DIY garden projects. These budget-friendly backyard ideas will make summer more fun for less.
Decluttering sentimental items is one of the hardest home organization projects. Use these tips to learn how to let go of meaningful items and make throwing things away less difficult.
Learn how to declutter your bedroom step-by-step with this guide. Use tips from decluttering professionals to learn bedroom organization hacks to keep your bedroom clean longer.
Check out our list of the best decorating on a budget blogs for tips on saving money without compromising on your vision of the perfect home.
There are so many things every homeowner should know. Use these homeowner maintenance tips to simplify your transition from renter to owner.
Free up valuable kitchen space by learning how to declutter kitchen countertops and keep them organized with countertop storage ideas.
Discover an easier way to keep your garage tidy with these five cheap garage storage ideas you can put into place in just a single weekend.
Need help hanging a gallery wall? From choosing pieces of art to nailing the frames, this guide will show you how to add interesting décor to your home.
Budget Dumpster celebrates International Coastal Cleanup Day by supporting organizations working to remove trash from our oceans and waterways.
Don’t let your small bathroom get you down. Learn how to save space while making room for storage with these small bathroom remodels and storage solutions.
Build a raised garden bed in your yard and turn a small space into a vegetable paradise. Use this guide to build your own bed and learn what to plant in a raised garden bed.
Check out our list of the best home improvement blogs. These 5 DIY blogs are great resources for knowledge, tutorials and inspiration.
Ready to create an open floor plan in your home? Learn how to knock down a wall, as well as when the DIY approach isn't the best idea.
Noticing more and more wet spots in your basement? Use this guide to find and fix all your basement leaks.
Let your bedroom color lift your spirits. Find the right color idea for painting your bedroom and learn how different hues can influence your mood.
Want your garden to help improve your backyard sustainability? Check out these five sustainable gardening methods to keep your hobby eco-friendly.
Interested in learning how to finish your basement? Take a look at these steps and decide if a DIY basement renovation is right for you.
With these simple unpacking tips, you won’t have to spend months living out of boxes. Learn the best way to unpack and get organized after moving.
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