Erin Johnson

Erin Johnson has been with Dotdash Meredith since 2021. She is currently the Commerce Editor of Appliances, Cleaning, and Organization at The Spruce. Before joining The Spruce, Erin researched, tested, and wrote thorough guides on home products for several digital outlets, including Real Simple, Better Homes and Gardens, and Southern Living.

Highlights:

Erin was previously the Senior Product Reviews Writer for Dotdash Meredith with published guides on Real Simple, Better Homes and Gardens, Southern Living, Health, and Food and Wine.
She contributed 125+ articles about home projects and gardening on Apartment Therapy and MyDomaine.
Erin was a professional organizer in New York City for 2+ years.

Experience

Erin has been the Commerce Editor of Appliances, Cleaning, and Organization at The Spruce since January 2022. Previously, she was the Senior Product Reviews Writer for Dotdash Meredith with published guides on Real Simple, Better Homes and Gardens, Southern Living, Health, and Food and Wine. Before joining Dotdash Meredith, Erin worked as a copywriter for a home improvement start-up company. She also extensively covered plants, gardening, home decor, and DIY trends for Apartment Therapy for three years. Erin has also contributed wellness and lifestyle pieces to USA Today, Make It Grateful, and Greatist.

Favorite Review

https://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/yamazaki-rolling-storage-cart-review, Real Simple

Education

Erin earned a B.S. in Journalism from Middle Tennessee State University.

Other Works

Shark vs. Dyson: Which Vacuum Is Better?, Real Simple

The Best Gifts for Gardeners and Plant Lovers of All Types, Southern Living

We Put the Best Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper Brands to the Test—Here's What We Found Out, Southern Living

6 Things I Learned by Decorating My Living Room with Only Free and Secondhand Finds, Apartment Therapy

Education: Middle Tennessee State University

Title: Commerce Editor

About The Spruce

The Spruce, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a new kind of home website offering practical, real-life tips and inspiration to help you create your best home. The Spruce reaches 32 million people each month. Learn more about us and our editorial process, and our commitment to ensuring we are providing you with the most trustworthy advice by certified experts for your home and garden.