Rowena lives and works in paradise, where a year round growing season inspires more projects than she can afford. She currently works as a Programming Librarian at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) where she is proud to serve US Marines and their families. She received her BA in English at Cal State Long Beach (CSULB), and her Masters in Library Science at San Jose State (SJSU).
Prior to moving to Hawaii, she wrote catalog descriptions for an antique bookseller specializing in artifacts from the Civil Rights Movement, Japanese internment during World War II, and events that shaped LGBTQ history. Her research/writing career was preceded by 13 years of public service at the King County Library System in Washington.
Rowena got her start in DIY as a builder of cages and enclosures for the pets she regularly brought home during her youth. When not DIY-ing she’s paddle boarding, snorkeling, or hanging out at the beach. She has the honor of being a mom, a wife, and a barely mediocre ukulele player.
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9 Energy-Saving Projects You Can Tackle in a WeekendSaving money is never a waste of time....
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Concrete Patio MakeoversBrighten up the gray....
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Bringing Light into BasementsIlluminate an underused area....
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14 Home Exterior Design AppsImagine your next project before buying materials....
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Low-Tech Clay Pot IrrigationSpend more time enjoying your garden and less time watering....
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Natural Ways to Keep Bugs Out of Your KitchenYour plant friends can help....
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Stop Leaking With Smart PipesProtecting your home from water damage just got easier....
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What's the Most Useful Tree to Grow in My Yard?Find the perfect plant before heading to the nursery....
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Garbage Disposal Cleaning TipsBanish sink stink with a little help from your freezer....
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Low-Maintenance Vegetable GardeningPick plants that keep producing on their own....
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How to Enjoy Your Patio Year RoundYour outdoor lounge can be more than a summer fling....
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7 Quick Ways to Prep Your House for RainIt's hard to chase rainbows when you're patching leaks....
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What Are the Benefits of a Tiny Home Community?Share the challenges and joys....
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Adding a Statement Wallpaper Wall to Your BathroomIf you've got something to say, say it in wallpaper!...
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What You Can and Can't Put Down Your Garbage DisposalJust because it's a disposal doesn't mean it's for trash....
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9 Popular Design TrendsSee ya 2020. We've got some new looks on our to-do list....
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What Is the Grow Food Not Lawns Movement?Some plants provide free food year after year....
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4 Major DIY Projects To Complete This YearPlan ahead for big results....
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5 Ways to Gift Wrap Presents Not Shaped Like a BoxGifts can come in all sorts of disguises......
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Smart Home Devices for Older FolksThese gadgets make life safer and more comfortable....
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Outdoor Smart Home DevicesAdd these outdoor tech miracles for your next summer party....
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How to Get Rid of Brown Recluse SpidersA little cleaning, a little prep—no bites....
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8 Tips to Get Back Your Security DepositDon't leave money behind when you move out of your rental....
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These Accessibility Projects Help Older Folks Age in PlaceIncrease safety around the house and keep your independence....
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How to Winterize a PondDon't let your oasis get caught out in the cold!...
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Kitchen Remodeling - Uninstalling Kitchen AppliancesRemove large appliances properly before your next remodel....
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12 DIY Life Hacks for Everyday SituationsLife's hard. Make it just a little easier....
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5 Road Trip Snacks to Cook With Your Car's EnginePop these under the hood for your next long haul....
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How to Set Up a Hydroponic GardenIndoor water gardens can grow healthy produce all year long....
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5 Smart Tech Products for GardenersMaybe it's time to automate your green thumb!...
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The Most Lucrative Trades to Get Certified ForWho says a four-year degree is the only way to get a job?...
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7 Budgeting Tools to Get Financially FitA few simple habits can make saving easy....
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Post Road Trip Maintenance—What to Check After a Long DriveStay ahead of potential danger or expensive repairs....
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15 Places You Can Hide Your Secrets....Pick a clever plain sight spot or craft a tricky hideaway....
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5 Mini Greenhouses for Protecting PlantsThey range from little tents to pop-up rooms....
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How to Paint a Car YourselfAn auto paint job doesn't have to cost a fortune....
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7 Backyard Gym IdeasGet fit, catch some sun, and skip the steep membership fees....
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How to Incorporate Soothing Sounds in Your Backyard RetreatBring sound into the garden for a peaceful atmosphere....
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Make Your Backyard a DestinationYou'll enjoy the rewards all year round....
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2020 Exterior Home Improvement TrendsDurable materials and dark elements dominate 2020 exteriors....
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These 9 Beautiful Groundcovers Make Lawn Care EasyGrass lawns are much more work, and worse for nature....
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DIY Lawn Care CalendarSome projects should only be done at the right time of year....
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How to Install a Rain Sensor in 7 StepsDon't water the lawn when Mother Nature is doing it for you....
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Homesteading for BeginnersBuild up your skills before you consider going off-grid....
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Car Problems You Shouldn't IgnoreThese are signs that car trouble is imminent....
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Patio Lighting on a BudgetDon't end the party just because the sun goes down....
