# Michael Franco

*Contributing Writer*

A creative director with [Reader's Digest](<https://www.rd.com>) for ten years, also formerly serving as the editor for a division of [About.com](<https://www.about.com>), Michael Franco has spent over a decade covering science, technology, hospitality and home improvement. His writing credits include [Angie's List](<https://www.angieslist.com>), [Good Housekeeping](<https://www.goodhousekeeping.com>), [Consumer Reports](<https://consumerreports.org>), and [National Geographic](<https://www.nationalgeographic.com>). A graduate of Ithaca College and Manhattanville College, with a BA in English and an MA in Creative Writing, Mr. Franco once owned and operated a bed and breakfast in Amish country. Today, he lives and works in Asheville, NC.

## Recent Articles

- [15 Forgotten Old House Features We’d Bring Back in a Heartbeat](<https://www.bobvila.com/exterior/old-house-features-wrong-to-abandon.md>)
- [The Only 7 Tools You Need to Paint Any Room](<https://www.bobvila.com/reviews/essential-tools-for-painting-rooms.md>)
- [18 Genius WD-40 Uses You Haven’t Tried Yet—But Should](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/wd-40-uses.md>)
- [Why You Should Sprinkle Salt Onto Your Cutting Board—and Into Your Coffee](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/uses-for-salt.md>)
- [22 Genius Ways to Convert a Garage Into Living Space](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/garage-conversion.md>)
- [How to Close a Pool for the Season](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-close-a-pool.md>)
- [Refresh Your Home’s Most Neglected Space With These 10 Garage Floor Options](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/garage-floor-options.md>)
- [12 Storage Hacks for a More Organized Kitchen](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/kitchen-storage-hacks.md>)
- [35 Things You Didn’t Know Your Home Appliances Can Do](<https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/35-things-you-didn-t-know-your-home-appliances-can-do-48149.md>)
- [5 Things to Know Before Installing Storm Windows](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/installing-storm-windows.md>)