Mary Flanagan

Mary Flanagan

location-pin Twin Cities, Minnesota

School: University of St. Thomas

Expertise: Hacks and quick fixes, new uses for everyday things and safety.

Mary Flanagan

As the longest tenured staff person currently with Family Handyman, Mary has deep knowledge of DIY content, specifically the Family Handyman archives. She shares this knowledge as she guides contributors writing about the latest in DIY home improvement.

Experience

Mary has worked with home improvement content for decades, creating books, magazines, special interest publications and countless pieces of digital content. Working closely with top experts, in the areas of plumbing, electrical, automotive, cleaning, landscaping, carpentry and many more, she has a wealth of knowledge on all things DIY home improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English

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.

Articles

22 Other Uses for Dryer Sheets At Home

Who knew dryer sheets had so many uses beyond making laundry smell fresh and feel soft? Here are 22 other uses for dryer sheets to keep all sorts of things smelling fresh, plus how to use used dryer sheets to make cleaning tasks easier.

28 Tips for Becoming a Master Plumber

Want to become a master plumber? Follow these tips.