Debra Immergut

About

Formerly the Editor in Chief of Parents.com, Debra Immergut writes about homes and design for The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, and other leading publications. Ms. Immergut holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the University of Michigan as well as Master’s of Fine Arts degree from the Iowa’s Writer’s Workshop at the University of Iowa. Her first novel, Captives, was published in 2018 by Harper Collins. Debra Immergut on Twitter | LinkedIn

More from Debra Immergut

22 Unique Gift Wrapping Ideas for the Holidays
Design

22 Unique Gift Wrapping Ideas for the Holidays

By Debra Immergut, Kat Hodgins

White door opening into clean bathroom.
Bathrooms

How to Get Your Bathroom Guest-Ready in 20 Minutes or Less

By Debra Immergut

10 Surprisingly Clever Uses for Charcoal Briquettes
DIY

10 Good Uses for Charcoal Briquettes That Have Nothing to Do With Grilling

By Kat Hodgins, Debra Immergut

10 Reasons to Reconsider the Above-Ground Pool
Exterior

10 Reasons to Reconsider the Above-Ground Pool

By Debra Immergut

10 Times Doing It Yourself Doesn’t Save You Money
DIY

10 Times Doing It Yourself Doesn’t Save You Money

By Debra Immergut

15 Ways Landscaping Can Save You Money
DIY

15 Ways Landscaping Can Save You Money

By Debra Immergut

10 Decorating Mistakes That Make Your House Look Smaller
DIY

10 Decorating Mistakes That Make Your House Look Smaller

By Debra Immergut

13 Decisions Homeowners Never Regret
DIY

13 Decisions Homeowners Never Regret

By Debra Immergut

20 Chores You Only Have to Tackle Once This Year
Cleaning & Organizing

20 Chores You Only Have to Tackle Once This Year

By Debra Immergut, Jennifer Noonan

7 Cool Colors for Kids’ Rooms
Bedrooms

7 Cool Colors for Kids’ Rooms

By Debra Immergut

The New Neutrals: 9 Colors You Can Trust for Today’s Home
Design

The New Neutrals: 9 Colors You Can Trust for Today’s Home

By Debra Immergut

7 Ways to Hide the Ugly Things Your House Can’t Do Without
Curb Appeal

7 Ways to Hide the Ugly Things Your House Can’t Do Without

By Debra Immergut

10 Emergencies Every Homeowner Should Know How to Handle
DIY

10 Emergencies Every Homeowner Should Know How to Handle

By Debra Immergut

11 Myths Homebuyers Should Never Believe
Buying

11 Myths Homebuyers Should Never Believe

By Debra Immergut

15 Iconic American Homes Torn Down Before Their Time
Architecture

15 Iconic American Homes Torn Down Before Their Time

By Debra Immergut

14 Ways to Pull Off a Double-Duty Dining Room
Design

14 Ways to Pull Off a Double-Duty Dining Room

By Debra Immergut

7 Crazy Paint Colors You Never Thought Would Work
Design

7 Crazy Paint Colors You Never Thought Would Work

By Debra Immergut

The 7 Room Layout Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes
Design

The 7 Room Layout Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes

By Debra Immergut

Small Dining Room Ideas
Design

10 Big Ideas for Your Small Dining Room

By Debra Immergut

10 Surprising Things You Can Do with a Plastic Straw
DIY

10 Surprising Things You Can Do with a Plastic Straw

By Debra Immergut