Rachel Murphy is a journalist with more than 15 years of experience who relishes creating content that helps readers make smarter everyday decisions. As the former Home Editor at USA Today Network's Reviewed.com, she tested everything from smart home gadgets to cleaning tech. Murphy also sharpened her storytelling chops as an associate segment producer at Good Morning America. A proud University of Central Florida journalism graduate, her published bylines include sources such as GQ, Insider, Mashable, and Bustle's Elite Daily. When she's not working, Rachel is busy wrangling her four kids, overseeing home improvement projects, and creating chaos in the kitchen (usually with a little too much garlic … though "too much" is a relative term). You can always find her with a cup of black coffee within arm's reach.
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