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.
JANUARY 31, 2023 | TUESDAY
Solved! What Is a Den?
Q: I’m looking to buy a home, and I have noticed several real estate listings that mention a den. Exactly what is a den, and how will I be able to use it once I move in?A: Since dens aren...
JANUARY 27, 2023 | FRIDAY
10 Ways to Get Around Buying a Box Spring for Your Mattress
Getting a good night’s sleep can be critical for health and happiness. If a mattress is uncomfortable or more than 10 years old, it may be negatively affecting sleep and time to look for ...
DECEMBER 20, 2022 | TUESDAY
Remodeling Your Home? Consider These 10 Ways to Incorporate Recycled Materials
Home remodeling is a $400 billion industry, with about 1. 123 million new single-family homes built in the United States last year, and experts say that both figures are on the rise. This...
DECEMBER 20, 2022 | TUESDAY
How to Turn Snow Into Useful Water Reserves
Millions of people in the United States depend on the melting of mountain snowpack for hydropower, irrigation, and drinking water. The extreme drought affecting the southwestern U. S. is ...
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 | MONDAY
9 Ways to Organize a Combo Pantry and Laundry Room
Having sufficient space to take care of chores like food preparation and laundry is a priority. Yet some homes built in the 1980s and 1990s have oddly shaped long rooms designated for bot...
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 | WEDNESDAY
10 Outdoor Living Trends Expected to Be Big in 2023
Choose Your Favorite TrendWith every new year comes fresh ideas. Ever since the pandemic, homeowners have focused on turning their outdoor areas into everything from a home office to a st...
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 | MONDAY
6 Indoor Plants That Don't Need Drainage
Caring for houseplants can require some work, which turns off some people even if they crave the beauty and endless benefits of greenery in their home. Plenty of concerns come with plant ...
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 | WEDNESDAY
The 12 Biggest Houseplant Trends for 2023
What’s Trending for 2023?Since the pandemic began, demand for houseplants has surged as more people want to care for their own natural treasures. This is no surprise given that plants pro...
OCTOBER 31, 2022 | MONDAY
Solved! Do Fake Plants Really Provide the Same Health Benefits as Living Plants?
Q: Taking care of real plants can be hard work, so I’m considering artificial plants instead. But will I lose the health benefits of greenery if I choose to decorate my home with fake pla...
OCTOBER 26, 2022 | WEDNESDAY
12 Types of Bird Feeders Every Backyard Birder Should Know
If you appreciate the vibrant colors and lovely birdsong winged visitors bring to your yard, the best way to attract more birds is to hang a good, durable bird feeder. Deciding on the bes...
