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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JULY 9, 2014 | WEDNESDAY
Art Cool Mini-Splits for Comfort—and Decor

Summer has arrived, and with the inexorable heat comes the inevitable hunt—for the perfect air conditioner, that is. Homeowners in search of a functional and fashionable alternative to co...

JUNE 18, 2014 | WEDNESDAY
5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Wood Floor

This article is sponsored on behalf of Lumber Liquidators. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila. com. Homeowners evaluating new flooring owe it to themselves to consider the benefi...

JUNE 12, 2014 | THURSDAY
How To: Choose the Right Size Air Conditioner

Temperatures are climbing. With the dog days of summer just around the corner, the perfect time to shop for a new air conditioner is now. There are numerous factors to consider when you'r...

JUNE 9, 2014 | MONDAY
Get Grilling! 10 Best Grills Under $100

Nothing says summer quite like a backyard barbecue, but pricey outdoor cooking equipment leaves a bad taste in our mouths. That’s why we did our research to identify some of the best chea...

JUNE 3, 2014 | TUESDAY
Fence Styles: 10 Popular Designs to Consider

With so many fence styles available today, it can be hard for homeowners to choose the one that best fits their property and needs. Fences generally fall into three categories: privacy, f...

JUNE 3, 2014 | TUESDAY
Pro Tips: Saving on Remodeling Costs With Deconstruction and Salvage

Renovations, regardless of whether they are large or small, can be costly endeavors. You may, however, be able to recoup some money by considering the benefits of "deconstruction&quo...

MAY 14, 2014 | WEDNESDAY
How To: Choose a Water Heater

While we often take a hot shower or bath for granted, it's important to note that up to 20% of a household's annual energy expenditures come from heating hot water. That makes it the seco...

MAY 7, 2014 | WEDNESDAY
How to Paint an Interior Door

Considering the low cost of the project and the relative ease with which it can be completed, painting a door is a terrific way to add a punch of personality to any interior. Painting a d...

APRIL 22, 2014 | TUESDAY
How To: Clean Copper

Copper can be a finicky material; it tarnishes easily even when subject to normal wear. Fortunately, using only common household items that most people keep on hand, it doesn't take much ...

APRIL 16, 2014 | WEDNESDAY
Expansion Tanks: What Are They and Why Are They Important?

This post has been brought to you by SupplyHouse. com. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila. com. Homeowners looking to maximize the efficiency and life expectancy of their heating...