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Education
- BA in English, University of Illinois at Chicago
- M.Ed. in secondary education of English, DePaul University
Professional Achievements
- Published in TL;DR Magazine, The Rusty Nail, The Euonia Review, Shot Glass Journal, and Prairie Margins, among others.
Certifications & Organizations
- Certificate of special congressional recognition for photography
Expertise
- Billiards
- Dungeons and Dragons
- Photography
- Computers
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Co-authored Articles (1246)
How to Replace Your Weed Eater String
A no-nonsense guide on restringing a weed wacker If your weed wacker keeps getting caught on thick overgrowth or the string on your trimmer keeps getting tangled up, it may be time to replace the wire. Rest assured that ...
How to Release a Stuck Washing Machine Door
Save your clothes and get your washing machine back in order with these tricks Is your washing machine sealed shut and refusing to cooperate? Whether the power went out, the handle broke, or your door is simply locked sh...
How to
Test Continuity with a Multimeter
To test continuity, all you have to do is stick 2 terminals on your multimeter against 2 ends of an electrical current. Testing continuity in a wire, current, or fuse is a good idea if you’re installing or repairing an...
How to Keep Inflatable Pool Water Clean
Your kiddos are having a blast in their inflatable pool, but dumping and refilling the water every day can be a hassle. Keep in mind that germs spread easily in inflatable pools, which is why the CDC recommends dumping o...
How to Kill a Tree with or without Chemicals
Fast and easy ways to remove a problematic tree Trees are great as long as they aren’t in the way, but they can become a nuisance if they’re at risk of damaging your property. While you can always pay a professional ...
How to Fix a Shower Diverter
Is your shower pressure low? Does your shower spout leak when you’re showering? If so, you may need to fix a dirty or broken diverter. Luckily, this is simple DIY job that only requires some plumber’s tape and a litt...
Checking an Electric Motor with a Multimeter (Plus, Troubleshooting Tips)
Diagnose faults with motors so you can fix or replace them Got an electric motor that just won’t start? Or, maybe it starts up but is underpowered or sounds like it’s struggling. No matter what your electric motor is...
How to
Hook Up a Pool Vacuum
While there’s nothing wrong with using a handheld device to vacuum your pool, hooking a vacuum up to your pump, skimmer, suction port, or filter can make the cleaning process a lot easier and more thorough. To hook up ...
A Complete Guide to Getting Rid of Bed Bugs
Blech—is that a bed bug you just saw crawling around your mattress? It can be hard to get a good night’s sleep when you’re worried about the unwanted pests that are making themselves at home in your home. Not to wo...
How to
Make a Smokeless Fire Pit
Want to be the envy of all your neighbors? A smokeless fire pit is the perfect way to enjoy an outdoor fire without that obnoxious smoke sticking to your clothes, and it’s easy to build one of these, too. If you’re l...
Easiest Way to Install LED Strip Lights
Here's how to put up eye-catching, mesmerizing LED lights in your space Whether you're giving your kitchen a modernist vibe with cabinet downlighting or giving your bedroom a bright, trendy flourish, hanging LED strip li...
How to Fix the F9 E1 Error Code in Whirlpool Washing Machines
A full guide to diagnosing and fixing your washer’s F9 E1 error codeIf your Whirlpool machine displays the F9 E1 error and stopped mid-cycle, it means the machine has detected an issue with the water drainage.. 17 Apri...
How to Fix a Running Toilet: Your Ultimate Guide
A complete walkthrough on how troubleshoot the flapper, fill valve, and float A running toilet can waste hundreds of gallons of water per day while running up your water bill—it can also just be super annoying to liste...
How to Swap Out the Bits on Your Power Drill
Swap out your bit easily and quickly with these simple instructions Whether you’re just getting started in the world of DIY hobbies or you’re a seasoned vet when it comes to the toolbox, everybody can benefit from kn...
How to Fix and Repair a Damaged Hollow Core Door
Hollow core doors are relatively easy to damage, but they’re even easier to fix. Instead of paying for a brand new door and going through the headache of hanging it, simply patch and refinish the damage! In this articl...
How to Adjust 3 Kinds of Fill Valves on a Toilet
If your toilet doesn’t have as much flushing power or if you hear a hiss as the tank refills, then your fill valve might be to blame. The fill valve, or inlet valve, connects to your water supply and controls how much ...
How to Fix Your Bosch Dishwasher and Restart It
The no-nonsense guide to getting your dishwasher working again If you start a wash cycle and realize you chose the wrong settings or there’s some electrical problem that causes the dishwasher to stutter, you may need t...
How to Remove and Replace a Sink Stopper
Get your sink back to normal with this easy DIY guide It's time to replace your sink stopper—but with all the parts and pieces around and below your sink drain, you aren't completely sure how to get started. As far as ...
How to
Put Freon in a Refrigerator
Adding Freon to a refrigerator is a tough task. If you add too much Freon, use the wrong kind of Freon, or don’t accurately install the bullet-piercing valve, you’ll risk damaging your refrigerator permanently. Freon...
How to
Do Laundry at a Laundromat
If you’ve never used a laundromat, don’t worry—the process is fairly simple and you’ll get the hang of it in no time. To start, get a cloth laundry bag, as opposed to a hard plastic or metal basket, since the clo...