Susan B. Barnes

Experience

Susan B. Barnes has nearly 19 years of professional travel and lifestyle writing experience, with recent bylines in Allrecipes.com, Delta Sky, American Way, CNTraveler.com, Garden & Gun, Global Traveler, World Nomads, Gulfshore Life, Southwest: The Magazine, AARP.org and Go Escape Gulf Coast. She has previously written for Food & Wine and Southern Living, too.

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

When Is the Best Time to Water the Grass?

Tired of unclear answers to your straightforward questions? Here's some straight talk that will get you the most perfectly watered lawn on the block.

What Grass Grows In Shade and How Do I Grow It?

Shady areas are terrific for keeping cool, but not necessarily for growing grass. Here are some tips to help you grow grass in shade.