Debra Immergut

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Formerly the Editor in Chief of Parents.com, Debra Immergut writes about homes and design for The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, and other leading publications. Ms. Immergut holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from the University of Michigan as well as Master's of Fine Arts degree from the Iowa's Writer's Workshop at the University of Iowa. Her first novel, Captives, was published in 2018 by Harper Collins. Debra Immergut on Twitter | LinkedIn

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 | WEDNESDAY
10 Novel DIYs for a Better Bookshelf

Accumulated over time and filled with memories, your personal library is a lot like your circle of friends. So, to treat your favorite reads right, upgrade your bookshelves with these bri...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 | MONDAY
Celebrate Fall with 11 Thrifty DIY Projects for the Home

Autumn means cooler temps, crisper air, and, of course, pumpkins, leaves, and seasonal colors galore. Transform your front porch into a welcoming wonder with these easy DIYs that showcase...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 | WEDNESDAY
Survive a Small Bath with 10 Space-Saving Organizers

Long on practicality but short on square footage, a mini bathroom can be a major design challenge. Much of small bath is monopolized by immovable fixtures (we’re singing your song, toilet...

AUGUST 25, 2015 | TUESDAY
The 7 Room Layout Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes

You begin with an empty room, then you fill it with your belongings. Does the end result welcome and delight you, or does something seem not quite right? You may own an enviable house and...

AUGUST 19, 2015 | WEDNESDAY
10 Inventive Ways to Display Family Photos

In this age of endless photo-snapping, we all have a backlog of lovely and meaningful images languishing on hard drives or drifting unseen in the cloud. It’s time to rescue a few of these...

AUGUST 4, 2015 | TUESDAY
8 Tiny Backyard Buildings for Work or Play

You know that disheveled shack in the corner of the yard? It might just be one of your home’s major assets. These backyard buildings prove that an underutilized backyard shed is a work or...

JULY 31, 2015 | FRIDAY
Weekend Projects: 5 Creative Ways to Make Your Own Birdhouse

For many, the ideal backyard consists of comfortable seating, picturesque landscaping, and the sights and sounds of colorful, chirping songbirds. Of course, you can't control the comings ...

JULY 30, 2015 | THURSDAY
9 "Zero Dollar" DIY Organizing Solutions

Buying stuff is fun—but spending money on items to sort and corral all that stuff? Less fun. The good news: Sturdy, useful, and very stylish storage can be yours for free if you know wher...

JULY 22, 2015 | WEDNESDAY
8 Things You Can Make with 2x4s

The first thing you need to know about 2x4s: They don’t actually measure two by four! These boards, which you can find in any lumberyard or home improvement store, in lengths from 6 to 12...

JULY 16, 2015 | THURSDAY
10 Smart Storage Tricks for a Tiny Bathroom

A bathroom doesn’t need to be vast to feel comfortable, soothing, and elegantly efficient. A smaller space just requires some well-planned storage options and a clean, welcoming decor. Th...