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Dawn Weinberger
School: Western Washington University
Expertise: painting and drywall, pest control, electrical, plumbing, cleaning and organization, decor and design, renovating and remodeling, pets, home exteriors
Dawn Weinberger
- BA in Journalism from Western Washington University
- Member: American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA)
- Built DIY and property management knowledge as a landlord and while renovating her own home.
Experience
Dawn Weinberger is a freelance writer who has contributed to numerous publications and websites over the past 20 years, including Reader's Digest, Forbes Home, Glamour, Women's Health, Entrepreneur, Your Dog, Northwest Construction News, and many others. Dawn has a BA in journalism from Western Washington University and is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA). With the help of her well-honed research skills and arsenal of subject matter experts, Dawn has written about a variety of topics for FamilyHandyman.com, including home improvement, pet care, insurance, trampoline safety, pests, and more. Dawn is a former landlord who recently completed a largely DIY renovation of her Portland, Oregon, home, where she lives with her husband, daughter, and cat.
Education
Western Washington University, BA Journalism
Family Handyman Editorial Policies
For more than seven decades, Family Handyman has been providing its audience with ideas, inspiration and step-by-step directions on how to maintain and enhance indoor and outdoor living spaces. In addition to having our own staff of experts, we hire individuals whose skills have been honed through years of experience in the building, plumbing and electrical trades, and as passionate homeowners who have translated DIY (do it yourself) skills into careers as respected creators.