Debbie L. Sklar is a seasoned journalist who has lived and worked in Southern California for more than 25 years. Her content has been featured in print in such publications as the Orange County Register, OC Metro, Newsweek, BobVilla.com, the LA Times., as well as many other online media sites. She has covered news beats ranging from police and celebrities to home and garden topics. She was a field editor for AOL/Patch.com/Huffington Post for several years and wrote many stories that went viral nationally. Debbie has learned to use a screwdriver and hammer over the years to fix everything from a bookshelf to the front door, and continues to try DIY projects when she can.
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Tiny Home Plumbing
Mini water systems take some extra TLC....
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What to Do With an Empty Bedroom?
An empty nest can be a new beginning....
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11 Ways to Get Organized So You're Not Late for Work
The more things you get done the night before, the better....
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13 Fun DIY Activities You Can Do With Your Kids
Help build their confidence and creativity....
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Turn Your Kitchen Into a Smart Kitchen
Bring your kitchen into the future; make it a Smart kitchen....
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Create Your Own Skin Care Products
Why pay for beauty products when you could make your own?...
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What Electric Car Should You Buy in 2019?
2019 is the best year ever to go electric....
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Grow Your Own Thanksgiving Dinner
Grow fresh ingredients for your favorite classic dishes!...
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Aromatherapy: How to Make Fragrant Potpourri
Bring your favorite natural scents into your home....
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Prepare for Fall in Southern California
SoCal has a light winter, but there are still things to do....
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11 Ways to Use Contact Paper In Your Home
Brighten up home spaces with this cheap, flexible product....
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The Best Apps for Decluttering Your Space
The gamification of tidiness has arrived....
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Common Electric Car Maintenance Issues
They don't need gas, but they still take TLC....
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How To Repair a Screen
Screen tears can be fixed with things around the house....
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What Kinds of Floors Keep Your House Cool?
Hint: Not the carpeted kind....
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12 Ideas to Keep Your Dog Cool in Summer Heat
Keep Fido cool as a cucumber so he can enjoy the season....