Meredith Smith is the senior editor at TheKingLive

Meredith smith

Meredith Smith

Meredith is currently our resident Associate Editor. Alongside Joseph, she personally proofreads and reviews all articles submitted by our writer team prior to publication. But just like every other staff at the site, she also has a hand in creating content for TheKingLive and its readers.

Meredith’s specialization lies in the Home and Garden section as well as topics relating to Baby Care.

As the mother of a toddler and a newborn, Meredith is one of the very few people at TheKingLive who has an authoritative voice on this topic. She can tell you exactly what you need and what you should get for your child.

According to Meredith, she enjoys being a “modern parent”. In other words, she loves leveraging smart home technology and the latest baby care equipment to keep her home and family in order. If you read her article, more than anything, Meredith is a staunch supporter for smart baby monitoring tech.

Besides baby care topics, you can also find a couple of her articles on Home and Garden, too. Having worked as a freelance reviewer for a few years in her own time at home, Meredith can give you some nifty insights into home-improvement products. You can count on her to help you out when it comes to products that can help your home look and feel better to live in.

Big bonus if your home also has a child running around. Many of Meredith’s guides are to help you manage a modern, comfortable home with children.

When she’s not working, Meredith enjoys spending time with her two children and gardening. To take care of her children better, she primarily works from her home in a quiet suburb of Minnesota.

A Few Words from Meredith Smith:

“Any parent knows the hardship that comes with raising a tiny human being that depends wholly on us to keep them safe, fed, and happy. Though I won’t trade it for the world, it’s stressful having this responsibility. Though I constantly try to make an effort to make our entire family’s life better, it is always a work in progress.

It surely can be difficult (and sometimes confusing) to find the best products for the home and the children. The home improvement and baby care industries are enormous. At the top of my head, I can name a dozen familiar brands and I can point to hundreds of great products that are worth investigating if you have the time.

But the thing is that not many people (parents, especially) have the time to pore through long-winded reviews.

This is the purpose I found while working at TheKingLive. I hope I can partly share some of this great burden with you through my words and expertise.”

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Best Vacuum for Vinyl Plank Floors: 8 TOP Choices at the Moment

Why should I get the best vacuum for vinyl plank floors and not just use a random model?
Nov 04, 2023
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Best Steam Mop for Vinyl Floors: Buying Guide & Best Product Reviews (2024)

One of the most fiercely-debated arguments about vinyl floors is whether it can be cleaned with a steam mop or not. Some say that you shouldn’t, some say that when properly done, it’s totally possible.
Nov 04, 2023
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Best Shark Apex Vacuum Review: Buying Guides and Ratings

Shark is famous for producing high-quality vacuums at friendly prices. In my opinion, after spending years testing different vacuums, the Shark apex vacuum is one of the best vacuum Shark ever produced. This model is perfect for anyone who looks for a powerful upright vacuum for deep cleaning purposes.
Oct 04, 2023
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Best Shark Navigator Lift Away - Review and Buying Guide

Shark is a famous vacuum brand. The company offers customers a wide range of powerful, affordable, and easy-to-use products. Their vacuums are durable, ensuring that homeowners can use them for years without experiencing any failure, even on extensive vacuuming tasks. Shark Navigator Lift Away is a famous product line of this company with a series of well-made and portable vacuums, greatly enhancing users' mobility.
Oct 02, 2023
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Best Shark Vacuum for Pet Hair: Best Products to Buy in This Year

If only our pets don’t shed like crazy every time shedding seasons roll around, they would have been the perfect creatures. But considering the way they provide us their unconditional love, the least we could do is clean up after them.
Sep 29, 2023
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Best Vacuum for Pet Hair and Hardwood Floors: Top Rated Models

Pet hair and a hardwood floor is a nightmare combo for any vacuums, especially if your models aren’t specifically designed for these applications. Hence, oftentimes, you will find yourself not really satisfied with the vacuuming results, no matter how much time you’ve put into the work.
Sep 22, 2023
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Best Corded Stick Vacuums for Any Challenges

Corded stick vacuums are easy to use and can handle major cleaning jobs. More importantly, they do not take much storage space and are usually inexpensive compared to their cordless siblings. But there are many corded vacuum models on the market, and they all seem to be of great quality.
Sep 20, 2023
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Best Hoover Vacuum Cleaners for Different Cleaning Needs

Even though Hoover is not the biggest name on the U.S. market, the products of this company are so popular in the U.K. that Hoover has become a synonym for all types of vacuum cleaners.
Sep 18, 2023
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What is the Best Shark Vacuum on the Market? 9 Best Shark Vacuums

Shark has a strong position in the vacuum market thanks to its unique combination of functionality and cost. It goes head to head against other giant vacuum manufacturers by making machines with great design, suction power, and maneuverability. And even though they are not always premium models with a high price tag, the performance and cleaning results are really impressive.
Sep 14, 2023
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Best Laminate Floor Polishes to Make Your Floor Shine Like New Again

Laminate flooring is popular for several reasons. It's affordable, relatively durable, available in multiple color options, and pretty low-maintenance compared to other flooring types. But it still loses its shine bit by bit over time. This is typically due to grime and dirt building up, and unlike hardwood floors, you can't wax laminate flooring with any soap-based cleaning product or it may look even duller.
Jun 14, 2023
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Dyson Ball Multi Floor 2 - Is It Everything You Need?

While homeowners can always trust in the small and maneuverable vacuums to work on their specific spot cleaning tasks, a well-rounded machine is still required to counter other household chores. And if you are still unsure of what to pick up, our Dyson Ball Multi Floor reviews will definitely be helpful

Aug 29, 2023
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Bissell Crosswave 1785: Great Wet-dry Vacuum for Limited Storage

A wet-dry vacuum is the go-to choice if you need to constantly deal with messes that consist of both liquid and dry elements, such as a mix of soda and broken glass. A standard vacuum isn't designed to handle such a disaster alone, but with the help of a 2-in-1 model, the issue should go away with ease

Aug 29, 2023
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Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL RV1001AE Wi-Fi Connected

I cannot imagine life without a vacuum cleaner. These useful machines make our house cleaning jobs so easy! I have always used a vacuum to keep my house spotless. However, now that I am an older person, I find that bending under furniture has become a bit of a nuisance.  Due to this reason, I thought about investing in a robot vacuum cleaner.

Aug 29, 2023
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Exploring Hoover FH50251: An All-inclusive Review and Guide

In those cases, a decent carpet cleaner will come in handy. It's not only useful for removing stains, but with a machine like that readily available at home, you can improve the performance of your carpets and prolong their lifetime.

Aug 28, 2023
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Hoover FH11300PC Spotless Portable Cleaner - Perfect Tool for Spot Treating

Pet messes, spilled foods, wine, and embedded dirt on carpets and upholstery can cause you some serious troubles, as it would take a lot of effort and tedious cleaning for you to wipe off the unwanted messes. Not to mention that if the stains are dried, you would have to go through a lot of trouble trying to eliminate them, so it’s always nice to have a fully-featured spot cleaner in your house.

Aug 28, 2023
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Bissell 2554A Crosswave Cordless Max - Portable and Convenient King?

Sometimes, vacuuming isn’t the optimal solution for the dirty messes around your houses, especially when they are wet and sticky. In these cases, having a wet vacuum will certainly be more helpful, since it can comfortably work on cleaning stains and spills, along with the traditional dry messes like other vacuums. And when combined with a cordless design, homeowners will have a multi-function vacuum with absolute convenience.

Aug 28, 2023
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Bissell Powerforce Helix Bagless 1700: Put You on the Right Track

If you want to maintain a neat and clean home, it can be a daunting task. Gone are the days when you’d have to be bent over a broom and dustpan all over your floors and carpets. Today, we have vacuum cleaners of various brands, models, and configurations to get our work done. But you have pets that are always shedding fur.

Aug 28, 2023
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Bissell Pet Hair Eraser 2087: A Good Deal For Pet Owners

My two beautiful cats have been shedding like crazy lately. And worst, when I try to clean up with my old vacuum, the brush roll gets all tangled up, making it less and less effective. So like other pet parents, I was in search of another pet hair vacuum. And the Bissell 2087 is what I found.

Jan 10, 2023
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Shark Vacuum Troubleshooting: Fix Common Shark Problems Before You Buy a New One

Maria believed that her Shark vacuum was not functioning. It kept switching off, made the most horrible sounds, and could barely pick up crumbs. She even had a new Shark Navigator in her online shopping cart and was about to check out. Just before ordering, she tried some simple shark vacuum troubleshooting steps: she cleared a full dust cup, rinsed the foam and felt filters, and cleared a hidden clog in the hose.
Dec 05, 2025
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Roomba Flashing Red Light: Real Causes, Easy Fixes, and When to Worry

You press Clean, walk away for a bit, and come back to find your Roomba parked in the middle of the floor with a red light glowing around the button. For a second, it feels like the whole robot has given up on you—especially if you were counting on it to clean while you did something else. Most of the time, though, that Roomba flashing red light isn’t a fatal error. It’s simply a warning indicator asking you to do something small: recharge, empty the bin, or clear a minor issue.
Nov 24, 2025
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When Is the Best Time to Buy Flooring? A Seasonal Guide for Real Savings

New flooring isn’t cheap. Once you add materials, labor, and small extras, the total can jump quickly. The good news: there is a best time to buy flooring, and your calendar can save you as much as your choice of product. In this guide from TheKingLive, our home-care editors combine real quotes, real projects, and real sale cycles so you know when prices usually drop, which seasons are kindest to each floor type, and how to time installation to avoid expensive mistakes.
Nov 17, 2025
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Replace Carpet With Vinyl Flooring: Pros, Costs & DIY Steps

Thinking about giving your home a quick refresh? If you want to replace carpet with vinyl flooring, vinyl plank (LVP) can deliver a cleaner look, better durability, and easy upkeep—sometimes in a single weekend. It’s a smart choice when your subfloor is dry and flat and you want low-maintenance floors that feel a bit firmer than carpet. Skip it if you’ve got moisture issues, need extra sound dampening or warmth, or prefer solid wood. This TheKingLive guide helps DIYers plan and get it done with confidence.
Oct 29, 2025
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Roomba Won't Charge: How to Troubleshoot & What You Can Do to Repair It at Home

A Roomba, even an entry-level model, costs far more than your average broom-and-dustpan or vacuum cleaner. So, it can understandably be very infuriating when the robot is suddenly waylaid by technical problems like Roomba won’t charge.
Dec 13, 2023
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Can You Put Laminate Floor Over Tile? Say No More, Try These 5 Easy Steps

Can you put laminate floor over tile? Have you ever asked yourself this question? That sounds like an impossible mission, right?
Dec 12, 2023
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How to Get Dog Smell Out of Couch: A Comprehensive Guide for Pet Owners

Having trouble with how to get dog smell out of couch? From accidents to heavy doggy scents, lingering odors in upholstery are a common headache for pet owners. But few know how to thoroughly remove these stubborn smells.
Dec 11, 2023
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Can You Use a Steam Mop on Laminate Floors: Basic Laminate Floor Care Tutorial

Laminate floors have gained a lot of traction among homeowners as a substitute to hardwood floors. They are cheaper, more durable, while still offering the sought-after organic look of real wood.
Dec 06, 2023
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Mattress Topper Near Me: Your Complete Guide For Offline Shopping

IntroFor people who are having problems with their current mattress setup, a best mattress topper can certainly be a quick and effective fix without costing you too much money. But since there are many different types of mattress toppers with varied pricings, you’ll need a little help when looking for the right product. 
Nov 17, 2023
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Pressure Washer Safety The Ultimate Guide For Beginners

From cleaning concrete pavements, automobiles, and decks, a pressure washer is a powerful cleaning tool. And it works quickly and efficiently.
Sep 11, 2023
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