Jennifer Noonan

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

A confessed DIY junkie, Jennifer Noonan writes about home improvement, gardening, and all things do-it-yourself. The recipient of degrees in International Relations and Library & Information Science from Syracuse University, Ms. Noonan has worked in media and related fields for over 15 years, including her time at MTV Networks, where she served as Manager of Digital Programming at Nickelodeon. Today, Ms. Noonan lives in Delaware with her husband and daughters, where she is ardently teaching the next generation how to use power tools.  

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024 | TUESDAY
10 Home Heating Mistakes That Spike Your Utility Bills

Despite our best efforts to economize and lead more eco-friendly lives, few of us are are paying less for our utilities than we were a few years ago. In fact, the opposite is true: On ave...

JANUARY 30, 2024 | TUESDAY
Here's Why I Just Poured Dish Soap Into My Toilet (Hint: It Has Nothing to Do With Cleaning)

Dishwashing liquid is a surprisingly versatile product, and its effectiveness lies in a potent formula that incorporates cleaning agents like sodium lauryl sulfate and alkyldimethylamine ...

JANUARY 5, 2024 | FRIDAY
15 Things You Can Do to Prepare for a Winter Power Outage

Power outages can be difficult to weather any time of year, but frigid temperatures without a working heater can be hard on both you and your home. When there's a winter storm in the fore...

DECEMBER 23, 2023 | SATURDAY
7 Ways to Recycle Your Tree After Christmas

Once the holidays are behind us (and our tolerance for Christmas tree needles on our floors is at an annual low), many of us probably check our town's refuse schedule and haul our Christm...

DECEMBER 7, 2023 | THURSDAY
The 50 Hottest Gifts From The Home Depot

You’ve made your list, you’ve checked it twice, and now you’re heading out to The Home Depot to shop for everyone on your list. Unbeknownst to many, the Home Depot is filled with great gi...

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 | WEDNESDAY
Shopping for a Christmas Tree? Answer These 3 Questions First

For many families, the annual rite of selecting a Christmas tree is a fun tradition, but not one to be taken lightly. Some folks have a list of criteria that are important to them. Some p...

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 | TUESDAY
16 Colorful Shrubs for a Standout Winter Garden

It’s fairly easy to have a beautiful landscape in spring and summer, but you’re really showing your green thumb if come wintertime your landscape stands out on a street of leafless, dull ...

OCTOBER 16, 2023 | MONDAY
17 Things You Can Do with Rice Other Than Eating It

Beyond its culinary use, rice offers an array of surprising yet practical applications. And the best part? Most of us have a pound (or 20) of white rice stowed in the pantry. From cleanin...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 | THURSDAY
17 Easy Fixes for a Botched Paint Job

No matter how careful or experienced you are with paint, the occasional mistake can happen while DIYers and professionals are painting a room. Paint can easily splatter, spill, and bleed,...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 | WEDNESDAY
35 Plants That Are Toxic to Cats and Dogs

When we buy plant seeds and starters, we almost always take note of the light and soil requirements, but how often do we check and double-check whether the greenery we buy is safe for our...