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Van Van Cleave

location-pin Oakland, CA

School: Brown University, BA in English and Literary Arts

Expertise: Environmental news, politics, sustainable home solutions, gardening, house plants, home design, home decor, arts and crafts

Van Van Cleave

  • Graduated summa cum laude from Brown and Oxford
  • Edited over 100 adult nonfiction titles
  • Wrote over 130 articles for FHM

Experience

Van Van Cleave (they/them) is a California-based journalist, environmentalist, and artist. A graduate of Brown and Oxford Universities, they specialize in environmental news coverage and sustainable home and garden solutions. When they're not writing, they are typically tending to their plants or experimenting with home design trends.

Education

Study abroad workshop program with Oxford University for English Language and Literature

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

The Hottest Housing Trend? Pet-Friendly Homes

Here's exactly how to find the perfect house for you and your furry friend.

Rust-Oleum Recalls 84,000 Cans of Spray Paint

If you purchased one of the affected cans, you're eligible for a refund. Here's how to get it.

Make Your Own Clear Labels in Minutes Using This Cheap Hack

All you need are a printer, tape, scissors and a bowl of water!