Julia Kindred
Contributing WriterJulia Kindred is a contributing writer for USA TODAY Homefront. She has experience writing in an array of industries including tech, healthcare, higher ed and business services. Regardless of the topic, her approach to writing is always human-centered, aiming to connect people with ideas that will improve their lives. Julia studied marketing and studio art at the University of Richmond and holds a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Chatham University. She lives in Pittsburgh with her husband, son, and little brown dog.
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Purchasing a vehicle comes with the responsibility of maintaining a complex machine. Showcasing various mechanical, electrical and digital components, your car will likely require repairs or updates as you hit the road. That’s why many consumers choose to get protection through warranties. An extended manufacturer’s warranty, or vehicle service contract, is an optional product offered…
Moving to a new home is more than making a space your own and exploring the new area — it entails some chores, too. After scheduling movers and starting to pack up, the next step is finding out how to set up utilities when moving. The process of setting up utilities may take some time,…
What are you up to this evening? Chances are you’ll turn on the AC when you get home. You’ll make dinner. You’ll watch TV or scroll on your phone. In short, you’ll use electricity — a lot of it. Electricity has become so seamlessly integrated into our everyday lives that safety concerns can easily recede…
Like earwigs and centipedes, silverfish are known in the pest industry as “occasional invaders” because they enter homes seeking more hospitable habitats than they can find outdoors. Homeowners taking a nighttime visit to the bathroom might spot a metallic creepy-crawly darting across the floor. Silverfish are common household pests, earning their moniker from their fish-like…