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 2, 2012 | TUESDAY
All You Need to Know About Tin Ceilings

A classic building material from the late 19th and early 20th century is experiencing a comeback. Fans of Victorian architecture, hardy souls who rehab historic homes, and homeowners look...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 | MONDAY
What's New in Outdoor Sound? Plenty.

Music is one of our greatest pleasures, and thanks to today’s technology we can listen to it wherever and whenever we choose. And that definitely includes the backyard, where innovative o...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 | WEDNESDAY
Cleaning Green: Eco-Friendly Products for Your Home

Cleaning green is becoming more important to many people, especially those with allergies, sensitive pets, or children. When we were adopted by our Amazon parrot, for instance, we were fo...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012 | FRIDAY
New Kenmore Refrigerator Packed with Innovative Features

On the surface the new Kenmore Elite Trio looks a lot like many other French Door models on the market today. But inside, the massive refrigerator serves up enough innovative features and...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 | THURSDAY
Smart Windows for Improved Security and Energy Efficiency

Technological advancements have resulted in a new breed of 'smart windows' offering consumers enhanced security and maximum energy efficiency. Leading window and door manufacturer Anderse...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 | TUESDAY
DIY Faux Finish Wall Covering

While it's not uncommon for a hallway to be the 'problem child' of a home decor scheme, most people never encounter one as ugly as ours used to be. The walls were covered in burlap—rough,...

AUGUST 31, 2012 | FRIDAY
Great Grill Gear from the International Gift Fair

Charcoal or gas? Beef or chicken? Veggies or fruit? There are so many decisions to make about grilling—and best of all, there are no wrong answers!Grilling has become a year-round nationa...

AUGUST 29, 2012 | WEDNESDAY
Product Round-Up: Decor for the Great Outdoors

With all of the emphasis on outdoor living, it comes as no surprise that products to decorate gardens, patios, decks and porches are becoming more popular and ever more styled. Leading su...

AUGUST 22, 2012 | WEDNESDAY
Craft a Perfect Outdoor Kitchen

Nothing quite beats the enjoyment of cooking and dining outdoors. Fortunately, creating a lovely open-air kitchen is now within the reach of savvy do-it-yourselfers, thanks to companies l...

AUGUST 14, 2012 | TUESDAY
Creative Ceramics: Top Trends in Tile

Italian home furnishings designers are always at the cutting edge. For evidence, look no further than the ceramic tile category, where Italian suppliers are constantly developing trendy l...