Maureen

Maureen joined the DIY Home & Garden team in 2018, to help out with a writing backlog. Her work was so excellent that she ended up joining the team as a regular contributing author. Today, she also serves as a content producer and sometimes editor. Her vast (and often surprising!) skillset enables her to conquer any challenges. She loves writing about gardening, wellness, and raising healthy children. As a full-time author and parent of two children, Maureen knows a trick or two on these topics. After gaining valuable experience in blogging and content production with the DIY Home & Garden team, Maureen branched out and started her own publication, as well. Now, she proudly publishes the website: The Perfect Parenting Place.

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7 Crucial Tips for Hiring a Landscape Architect

Learn the 7 things to consider before investing in the services of a landscape architect to design your home's grounds.

How Aging HVAC Systems Impact Energy Efficiency

Aging HVAC systems can cost you more than you might imagine. Read about how an old HVAC unit can take a toll on your household budget.

Backyard Improvements That Make Your Space More Enjoyable

Learn about backyard improvements that add lifestyle value and make your home a better investment in the future.

Small Home Adjustments That Make a Big Difference for Seniors

Read how making small home adjustments can help senior citizen family members stay in home and age in comfort with dignity.

Why Seasonal Checkups Keep Your House Running Smoothly

Read why seasonal checkups can help your home hold its value and keep you safe by alerting you to critical mainteance and repairs.

6 Options for Starting a Garden at Your Home

Read 6 options for starting a garden, allowing you to grow an abundant harvest of fresh fruits and vegtables - reduce your grocery bill.

Dryer Sheets: 7 Smart Reasons to Skip Them + Safer Fabric Softener

Dryer sheets have been a household favorite for 50 years. But, is this favorite fabric softener harming your health? Read and decide.

Hot Flashes: 10 Home Remedies for Menopause Symptoms

Hot flashes. Ugh. At one time in life, every woman will know them all too well. Though mostly associated with women (with the main cause...

Apples: Comprehensive guide to preserving, canning, and storage of apples

Are apple the...well...apple of your eye? Use our comprehensive guide to see how to use peak-season goodies to make for year round consumption.

Dreaming of the Perfect Rose Garden?

Dreaming of planning and growing the rose garden of your dreams? Let us show you how!

How to Grow a Winter Garden in Milder Climates

Why stop enjoying the health-rich benefits and the satisfying freshness that comes with your self-grown vegetables and herbs? If you live in a mild climate, it's actually the perfect opportunity to plant a winter garden.

Grow These 5 Super Salad Fixings in Your Fall Garden

Most USDA growing zones require planting for a fall garden in August. This effort will pay off with fresh, crispy salad fixings all autumn.
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