Donna Boyle Schwartz

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Donna Boyle Schwartz is a well-known home furnishings writer and editor, who has worked with leading magazines and newspapers for more than 30 years. In addition to serving as Lifestyle Editor and News Editor for the Newburgh-Beacon Evening News, Donna spent over a decade as Managing Editor of Home Furnishings News. She researches and writes on a vast range of home-related topics including housewares, furniture, home fashions, flooring, remodeling, construction, antiques, art, garden, collectibles, and color/design trends. An enthusiastic DIYer, she has a shed full of tools and a house full of projects.

Donna earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in Illinois. With her husband David, she has owned and run a successful independent media and marketing consulting firm since 1986.

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OCTOBER 27, 2017 | FRIDAY
Now You See It, Now You Don’t: Designing Around Your HVAC

Comfort and convenience don't have to compromise your home's design aesthetic. Innovative and viable alternatives to conventional heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems from M...

OCTOBER 25, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
Leak Detectors: Your Best Bet to Ward Off Water Woes

Your home represents your single greatest investment, and you treat it accordingly by taking precautions to safeguard against any number of worst-case scenarios. You arm the security syst...

OCTOBER 17, 2017 | TUESDAY
8 Times to Accept a Lowball Offer

When the time comes to sell, homeowners always want to get the best possible price so they can recoup their significant financial—and emotional—investment. It is only natural to feel insu...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 | SATURDAY
7 Things to Know Before Choosing a Metal Roof

Rain on a tin roof proves so soothing that it can be found on white noise machines and meditation apps alike, but that's not the only reason (nor one of the top!) for its popularity among...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 | FRIDAY
Solved! Storage Tank vs. Tankless Water Heaters

If you pore over the energy bill each and every month but rarely give a thought to your water heater, you're missing something critical: there's a direct relationship between the two. Bel...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 | THURSDAY
8 Things Every Home Inspection Checklist Should Include

Buying a new home can be a thrilling and terrifying adventure. During the process, you’ll need to address dozens of details regarding your new abode, including potential problems with the...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 | TUESDAY
12 Secret Uses for Dr. Bronner's Soap

By now maybe you've seen Dr. Bronner's Castile soap in the personal hygiene aisle at your local grocery or health food store. While Castile soap isn't new—it's been around for centuries—D...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 | TUESDAY
Solved! What to Do When Your Refrigerator is Not Cooling

Q: I’m worried that my refrigerator is not cooling. I just pulled out a can of soda that’s barely cold, and I noticed my milk is also warmer than it should be. Why is my refrigerator not ...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 | MONDAY
10 Things You Never Knew Are Negotiable

Haggling over prices is a time-honored tradition in many countries, but American consumers aren’t particularly keen on negotiating. According to a 2013 survey by Consumer Reports, only 48...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017 | SATURDAY
Are We Finally Ready for Radiant Heat?

It's a good time for the building and remodeling industry! Just check out the most recent U. S. Census Bureau data, which shows that in the last year alone, single-family home starts are ...