Freelance Home & Lifestyle Writer - House Digest

About the role

House Digest is a leading destination for home and garden enthusiasts looking to transform their spaces, inside and out. We are seeking creative, detail-oriented writers who can deliver a dynamic mix of interior design trends, smart lifestyle hacks, and practical DIY inspiration. Our content covers the entire home ecosystem – from outdoor gardening, landscaping, and houseplant care to hands-on home renovation projects, power tool guides, and thrifting for valuable finds. If you have a passion for residential design, a knack for actionable home-improvement advice, and a sharp eye for the latest trends, come make yourself at home at House Digest.

News Writer

Cover short-form news and evergreen content (300–900 words). Writers work a consistent schedule of their choosing (10–40 hours/week). Compensation within this range is based on experience and qualifications, with $21 per hour as the starting rate ($21–$25/hr).

Feature Writer

Focus on deep-dive, long-form features (2,600+ words). There is no set schedule, but we ask for a minimum of one feature per week. Compensation within this range is based on experience and qualifications, with 8 cents per word as the starting rate ($0.08–$0.10/word).

What You'll Do

• Claim and complete articles from a list of available assignments
• Deliver accurate, engaging content in a fast-paced publishing environment
• Follow our style guide, editorial strategy, and publishing standards to ensure high-quality content

Example Topics

• Why Some Nurseries Sell Invasive Plants, And If That's Even Legal To Do
• 16 Overlooked Household Storage Spots You Could Be Taking Advantage Of
• The Easy Solution That Prevents Sand From Clogging Up Your Washing Machine

What We Offer

• Paid trial assignment: $60
• Reliable pay: Twice-monthly payments
• Flexible schedule: Work when it suits you
• Fully remote: Work from anywhere with a stable internet connection
• High visibility: Your work reaches millions of readers and is syndicated across MSN, Yahoo, AOL, Apple News, and more

What You'll Need

• At least 1 year of editorial or professional writing experience
• Experience covering interior design trends, residential gardening and landscaping, DIY home renovation projects, thrifting and vintage finds, smart home hacks, and power tools
• Comfort working in a CMS
• Strong research skills, grammar, and attention to detail

Why You Want to Work Here

• Work with a top-tier digital media team
• Reach millions of readers each month
• Flexible, fully remote work with reliable pay

About Static Media

Static Media is a fast-growing digital media company reaching 220M+ readers each month. We operate a diverse portfolio of established websites, including House Digest, where we are expanding into further specialized coverage of all things home and lifestyle.