Sandi Schwartz

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Name: Sandi Schwartz

Title: Contributing Writer

Sandi Schwartz is an environmental author and freelance journalist with over 20 years of extensive experience communicating science-based information to diverse audiences in the areas of sustainability, home/garden, green living, nature, and wellness. Sandi began writing for BobVila.com in June 2022.    

Expertise and Experience

Sandi Schwartz is an award-winning author of the book Finding Ecohappiness: Fun Nature Activities to Help Your Kids Feel Happier and Calmer and a freelance journalist specializing in environmental and wellness topics. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, National Geographic, Library Journal, Yahoo!, Good Housekeeping, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Verywell, over 70 regional parenting and women’s magazines, and more. Sandi has also spoken about environmental and mental health topics at more than 50 engagements, including the National Alliance on Mental Illness National Convention, Children & Nature Network Inside-Out International Conference, American Camp Association conference, and on numerous podcasts. 

Her prior experience includes freelance writing and research projects with environmental, energy, transportation, and health organizations and publications. She also held communications positions at the National Academies, United States Environmental Protection Agency, and Cadmus—a consulting firm where she worked on the EPA’s ENERGY STAR and Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools programs.

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AUGUST 25, 2023 | FRIDAY
Incandescent Light Bulb Ban—All of Your Questions Answered

If you have been in a lighting or hardware store recently, you may have noticed something missing—incandescent light bulbs. These are the types of bulbs we have been using since the days ...

JULY 31, 2023 | MONDAY
Does Liquid Lawn Aerator Actually Work?

Taking care of a lawn can be tricky at times, especially when problems pop up. Dry and/or hard soil, bare patches, uneven growth, and pooling water on the lawn can indicate that the soil ...

JULY 31, 2023 | MONDAY
The Pros and Cons of Homemade Weed Killers

Are weeds getting in the way and preventing flowers and vegetables in your garden from thriving? Besides being a nuisance and eyesore, certain weeds can affect the health of a garden by c...

JULY 25, 2023 | TUESDAY
How Much Does Land Excavation Cost?

Highlights The national average cost to excavate land is $3,847, though prices typically range from $1,515 to $6,211. Some of the factors affecting the total cost of excavation include ...

JULY 21, 2023 | FRIDAY
NOAA Predicts Widespread Extreme Heat This Summer: 10 Ways to Adapt Your Home and Garden Now

The heat is on. Much of the U. S. is expected to experience extreme heat this summer, and it’s already happening. Both NOAA's 2023 Summer Outlook and The Farmers’ Almanac summer forecast ...

JULY 19, 2023 | WEDNESDAY
Gas Stove or Not, This Is the Proper Way to Use Your Range Hood

Health and indoor air quality concerns from gas stoves are a hot topic these days. Research from a 2022 Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health study found that homeowners with gas sto...

JULY 17, 2023 | MONDAY
How Much Does Sod Cost to Install?

Highlights It typically costs between $1,072 and $2,978 to install sod in a yard, though the national average cost is $2,006. The main factors that can affect the cost of sod installati...

JUNE 12, 2023 | MONDAY
How Much Does It Cost to Reseed a Lawn?

Highlights The typical cost range to reseed a lawn is $436 to $1,689, with homeowners across the country paying an average of $1,038. The main factors that affect the cost to reseed a l...

MAY 31, 2023 | WEDNESDAY
How Much Does a Chicken Coop Cost to Build?

Highlights It typically costs from $300 to $2,000 to build a chicken coop, with homeowners paying a national average of $650. When building a chicken coop, homeowners will find that sev...

MAY 31, 2023 | WEDNESDAY
What Is the Cost of Landscaping Rocks and River Stones?

Highlights The cost of landscaping rocks typically ranges from $460 to $1,000, with homeowners paying a national average of $650. The main factors that affect the cost of landscaping ro...