Anna K. Cottrell

Freelance Writer and Editor

United States

I'm a highly versatile writer with over 10 years of experience under my belt. I've written everything from articles about real estate to a book about 1930s literature and photography. I have a PhD in English and can turn my hand to any type of content, short- or long-form.

Portfolio
Real Homes
05/04/2022
Why I choose to be a forever renter. Magnolia walls and all.

When people are asked about big life milestones, buying a house is listed almost by default, all the way up there with getting a dream job or coupling up. For a great number of people, renting vs buying is a real dilemma.

homesandgardens.com
04/26/2021
The top 5 backyard improvements that add value to your home - and what not to do

Do backyard improvements add value to your home? We all know by now that having a nice garden is an appealing feature to many home buyers, especially since the pandemic has forced most of us to stay at home - which has often meant using our outdoor spaces as extensions of our living rooms, kitchens and dining rooms. But when it comes to selling, is improving your backyard really one of the best ways to add value , and if so, which improvements should you prioritize?

homesandgardens.com
05/10/2021
Lake Tahoe is the best place to own a second home in the US - here's why

Lake Tahoe is the best place in the US to own a second home, according to real estate specialists. Buying a second home or vacation home rental can be a huge responsibility. After all, just like your own home, it will require regular maintenance and tax payments.

livingetc.com
01/10/2021
Why Bauhaus interiors are the exact style comeback we need this year

Bauhaus interiors are perhaps the most intriguing of the early-twentieth-century art movements. Embracing media from painting to architecture and quickly establishing itself as the most important school of European modernism, Bauhaus has continued to captivate architects and designers and be a big part of modern interior design since the movement's peak in the early 1930s.