# Debra Immergut

*Contributing Writer*

Formerly the Editor in Chief of [Parents.com](<https://www.parents.com>), Debra Immergut writes about homes and design for [The Wall Street Journal](<https://www.wsj.com>), [The Boston Globe](<https://www.bostonglobe.com>), 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](<https://www.amazon.com/Captives-Novel-Debra-Jo-Immergut/dp/0062747541/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535047440&sr=8-1&keywords=captives>), was published in 2018 by Harper Collins.

## Recent Articles

- [How to Get Your Bathroom Guest-Ready in 20 Minutes or Less](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-clean-bathroom-fast.md>)
- [15 Ways Landscaping Can Save You Money](<https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/15-ways-landscaping-can-save-you-money-50353.md>)
- [20 Chores You Only Have to Tackle Once This Year](<https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/20-chores-you-only-have-to-tackle-once-this-year-50764.md>)
- [10 Emergencies Every Homeowner Should Know How to Handle](<https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/10-emergencies-every-homeowner-should-know-how-to-handle-50771.md>)
- [15 Iconic American Homes Torn Down Before Their Time](<https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/15-iconic-american-homes-torn-down-before-their-time-50540.md>)
- [10 Times Doing It Yourself Doesn’t Save You Money](<https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/10-times-doing-it-yourself-doesn-t-save-you-money-50387.md>)
- [7 Ways to Hide the Ugly Things Your House Can’t Do Without](<https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/7-ways-to-hide-the-ugly-things-your-house-can-t-do-without-49997.md>)
- [14 Ways to Pull Off a Double-Duty Dining Room](<https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/14-ways-to-pull-off-a-double-duty-dining-room-49754.md>)
- [22 Unique Gift Wrapping Ideas for the Holidays](<https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/22-unique-gift-wrapping-ideas-for-the-holidays-49615.md>)
- [The 7 Room Layout Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes](<https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/the-7-room-layout-mistakes-almost-everyone-makes-49231.md>)