Amy Lynch

Contributing Writer

About

Amy Lynch is a veteran writer and editor specializing in design and decor, health and wellness, travel and culture. Her work has appeared in Brit + Co, Refinery29, The Hairpin and Collective Quarterly, among many other outlets. Her background also includes work in content production for Fortune 50 brands, startups, and government agencies. Amy lives, works, and plays in the weird, wild heart of Austin, TX.

More from Amy Lynch

Man in flip flops cleaning the swimming pool with a net.
Pools & Water Features

The Dos and Don’ts of Swimming Pool Maintenance

By Amy Lynch

Squirrel peeking out through an vent under an attic peak.
Pest Control

What to Do About Squirrels in the Attic: DIY Solutions—and When to Call a Pro

By Amy Lynch, By Bob Vila, By Evelyn Auer

Someone out of frame pours oil into a red lawnmower.
Tools

What Type of Lawn Mower Oil Should I Use?

By Amy Lynch, By Teresa Odle

A woman with a grey sweater uses a tall roller brush to paint an interior wall with white paint.
Painting & Finishing

Satin vs. Semi-Gloss Paint: What’s the Difference?

By Amy Lynch, By Bob Vila, Updated by Amy Anderson

10 Water faucet filters laying on a white countertop
Appliances & Cookware

After Filtering 50+ Gallons, Our Tests Show Faucet Water Filters Don’t Have To Be Expensive

By Mark Wolfe, By Timothy Dale, By Amy Lynch

Kitchen with white cabinets and stainless refrigerator with wet floor.
Repair & Maintenance

Why Is My Refrigerator Leaking Water? 

By Amy Lynch, By Bob Vila, Updated by Teresa Odle

Person wearing gloves leans over toilet bowl with drain snake to clear clog.
Plumbing

How to Snake a Toilet

By Amy Lynch, By Bob Vila, Updated by Margaret Foley

The Best Wireless Doorbell Options
Safety & Security

Our Favorite Wireless Doorbell Is a Breeze to Set Up and Offers the Best Resolution Based On Our Testing

By Paul Rankin, By Amy Lynch, By Timothy Dale

Multiple buckets of colored paints lined up next to a pile of paint brushes and rollers on a wooden floor
Painting & Finishing

Types of Paint and Paint Finishes: A Complete Guide 

By Amy Lynch, By Bob Vila, Updated by Tony Carrick

Woman puts bowl of vinegar and essential oil in top rack of dishwasher.
Appliances

What to Do About a Smelly Dishwasher

By Amy Lynch, By Bob Vila

What to Do When You Hear Mice in the Walls
Pest Control

Here’s What to Do About Mice in the Walls

By Amy Lynch, By Bob Vila

Handheld shower head spraying thick streams of water
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

The 10 Best Shower Heads, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, By Amy Lynch, By Tiffany Lewis

How To Change A Shower Head
Building & Installing

How to Change a Shower Head in Under an Hour

By Amy Lynch, By Theresa Clement

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Lawn Care

Solved! This Is the Best Time to Water Grass

By Kat Hodgins, By Bob Vila, By Amy Lynch

Man's hand holding a hand full of grass seed near a patch of green grass.
Lawn Care & Gardening

When to Plant Grass Seed to Get the Lushest, Greenest Lawn

By Amy Lynch, By Teresa Odle

A gas grill with the top open, surrounded by materials and tools for cleaning it (including a plastic bin, garden hose, dish soap and more).
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean a Gas Grill the Right Way

By Teresa Odle, By Amy Lynch

Person holding toilet handle.
Toilets

Solved! What to Do When the Toilet Won’t Flush

By Bob Vila, By Tony Carrick, By Amy Lynch

Person opening freezer drawer.
Appliances

Freezer Not Freezing? 6 Common Freezer Issues and How to Fix Them

By Bob Vila, By Amy Lynch

The best chest freezer in a room with tiled walls and cement floors.
Appliances & Cookware

The 8 Best Chest Freezers for Extra Cold Storage, Vetted

By Amy Lynch, By Deirdre Mundorf, By Bob Beacham

A group of the best stick vacuums together on a wood floor against a wall.
Cleaning Supplies

The 9 Best Stick Vacuums You Can Get, Tested

By Amy Lynch, By Glenda Taylor, By Debbie Wolfe