Jennifer Noonan

Gretchen is a writer, marketer, and entrepreneur based in Texas. A former garden editor and designer with the Austin American-Statesman and Lexington Herald, she is passionate about succulents, herbs, and fruit trees, as well as lighting, energy efficiency, and all things home.

Name: Tom Scalisi Title: Contributing Writer Tom Scalisi is a freelance writer, author, and blogger with a passion for building. Whether it’s a DIY project or an entire website, Tom loves creating something from the ground up, stepping back, and admiring a job well done. Expertise and Experience Tom’s first experience working with tools was when he was around 8 or 9 years old, when he learned how to take old bikes apart, swap the parts, and create mismatched bikes that were barely rideable. As h…

The Dean of Home Renovation & Repair Advice

Name: Theresa Coleman Clement Title: Contributing Writer and Editor Theresa Coleman Clement is a freelance editor, writer, and home designer who specializes in home improvement, aging in place, sustainability, lifestyle, and home design. She has been writing and editing for BobVila.com for more than a year. Her work has also appeared in Remodeling Magazine, Architect Magazine, Builder Magazine, Professional Deck Builder Magazine, DIYNetwork.com, and Habitat.org. Expertise and Experience Theresa…

The Dean of Home Renovation & Repair Advice

Fierce winds, low temps, and heavy snow spells trouble for your house. Learn how winter weather negatively impacts your home and what you can do to minimize the damage.

The Dean of Home Renovation & Repair Advice

The Dean of Home Renovation & Repair Advice

The Dean of Home Renovation & Repair Advice

Your power drill is good for more than just driving screws. With these genius accessories, use it for cleaning, gardening, painting, and other tasks.