I often work from home to complete my research and write my articles. This part is slow and takes time, but the more work you put into the story, the more professional and successful it turns out to be!
I've realized you have to become dedicated to each story you work on. I read a lot of material on whatever subject I'm writing about, and I try to get information from many different sources.
It feels better to spend the time and know what I'm talking (or writing) about, than to feel like I've rushed through the article without backing up my information.