Donna Boyle Schwartz

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Name: Donna Boyle Schwartz

Title: Contributing Writer 

Donna Boyle Schwartz is an avid writer with years of experience covering the home and garden beat in addition to out-of-home topics such as sports and local events. These days, she researches and writes editorial and advertising features on a vast range of home-related topics, including housewares, furniture, home fashions, flooring, remodeling, construction, antiques, art, garden, collectibles, and color/design trends.

Expertise and Experience

Donna launched her professional writing career in junior high school, where she covered sports, school events, and local community news for her small town weekly newspaper, The Raymond Herald. In the years since then, she has become a well-known home furnishings writer and editor with leading magazines and newspapers, including stints as lifestyle editor and news editor for the Newburgh-Beacon Evening News and as managing editor of Home Furnishings News (HFD/HFN). With her husband, David, she has owned and run a successful independent media and marketing consulting firm since 1986.

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OCTOBER 14, 2014 | TUESDAY
How To: Paint IKEA Furniture

Years ago, you purchased particleboard furniture at IKEA. Maybe it's begun to show its age, or maybe you simply no longer like the color. Either way, you can—contrary to popular belief—re...

OCTOBER 9, 2014 | THURSDAY
4 Crucial Furnace Cleaning and Maintenance Tasks to Complete Before Winter

Don’t wait until temperatures plummet: Now is the absolute best time to perform basic furnace cleaning and maintenance. By tuning up your heating appliance, you can save the time and mone...

OCTOBER 9, 2014 | THURSDAY
Is Now the Time to Replace Your Front Door?

Everyone knows the importance of making a good first impression. Yes, that's advice for first dates and job interviews, but it also applies to home design and remodeling. And while curb a...

OCTOBER 8, 2014 | WEDNESDAY
6 Beginner Ways to Use a Woodworking Router

Any woodworker is well-acquainted with the router's myriad uses. The tool comes in handy for many projects around the house, both functional and decorative. It's a great power tool to own...

OCTOBER 8, 2014 | WEDNESDAY
This Fall, Tune Up the Engine That Drives Your Hydronic Heating

Colder temperatures mean one thing: Winter looms on the horizon, so the time has come to make sure that your heating system remains in good working order. For a hydronic system, maintenan...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 | MONDAY
The Cheapest Ways to Boost Your Home's Value

Let's face it: For homeowners in most cities, the real estate boom is far, far behind us. Most folks need to squeeze every last penny out of their investment when it comes time to sell. W...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014 | WEDNESDAY
Today's Homeowners Rediscover the Benefits of a Root Cellar

Until fruits and vegetables were available year-round at the grocery store, the root cellar played a vital role in daily life. Today, backyard gardeners (and those who buy in bulk at peak...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014 | WEDNESDAY
Editors' Picks: 7 Tools to Wage War Against Leaves

In fall, we love the crisp nip in the air, the taste of freshly picked apples, and of course the vibrant hues of the changing foliage. But our enjoyment of the latter quickly gives way to...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 | MONDAY
8 Warning Signs of Dangerously Outdated Electrical Wiring

Most people don’t give too much thought to what’s behind their walls. Yet every time you flip a light switch or use your toaster, you are drawing on your home’s internal wiring—and that c...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014 | THURSDAY
The Best Dishwashers of 2023

Hand-washing through a pile of pots, mixing bowls, and place settings can take hours. At the prospect of all that labor, many people will likely find themselves reconsidering the best dis...