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Dina Cheney

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Covers:  All aspects of health (including relationships), home/garden/real estate, food
Lifestyle writer, author of 6 cookbooks. I cover health/fitness, food, home, real estate, travel, and relationships. dinacheney.contently.com

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I'm a lifestyle and health journalist and six-time cookbook author with nearly 25 years of experience. I've written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, Prevention, Medscape, Health, Men's Health, Parents, Good Housekeeping, SELF, and Bankrate. My books include The New Milks (Simon and Schuster), Mug Meals, Meatless All Day, Year-Round Slow Cooker, Williams-Sonoma New Flavors for Salads, and Tasting Club. I graduated from Columbia College, Columbia University (Ant…

Dina Cheney’s Journalist Portfolio

Is It Art, or Is It an HVAC Vent?

Is It Art, or Is It an HVAC Vent?

You don’t have to live with unsightly air return and supply vents. Here’s how to disguise them.

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There's an art to bathroom art: anything goes, except potty humor

There's an art to bathroom art: anything goes, except potty humor

With its cold, hard surfaces and less-than-photogenic features, the bathroom is arguably more in need of deco…

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How to (wisely! safely!) pick out free furniture off the curb

How to (wisely! safely!) pick out free furniture off the curb

There are midcentury modern treasures out there, but also termites.

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10 ways to get a better outdoor space without spending a lot of money

10 ways to get a better outdoor space without spending a lot of money

Expert tips on how to freshen up your piece of the outdoors, whether it's a balcony, deck, terrace, patio or …

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Tempted to Quit? These Doctors Remade Their Careers Instead

Tempted to Quit? These Doctors Remade Their Careers Instead

Whether you're feeling slightly stuck or deeply burned out, here are some ways to reclaim your time and choos…

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Skittles the Chameleon and Lincoln: These Rooms Are Made Just for Them

Skittles the Chameleon and Lincoln: These Rooms Are Made Just for Them

Six homes professionally designed around wacky or elaborate collections

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Articles

Beacon Hill: Where Owning a Home Means Preserving History

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By Dina Cheney 
| National Association of Realtors (US)
REALTOR® Diana Coldren and Mark Kiefer, chairman of the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission. “Homeownership is vital in Beacon Hill,” says Diana Coldren, a licensed real estate salesperson at COMPASS and resident of this centrally located neighborhood in Boston. “In Beacon Hill, a home has never been just a place to live. It’s history, it’s heritage. And a living piece of America’s story.” That story began in 1737, when merchant Thomas Hancock built the first grand home there.
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A Tetris-like home helped two sisters stay connected as they aged

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By Dina Cheney 
| The Washington Post
A Tetris-like home helped two sisters stay connected as they aged (washingtonpost.com) A Tetris-like home helped two sisters stay connected as they aged By Dina Cheney 2026060609012300 Sisters Sandra and Franca Di Diomete were always close, despite a nine-year age gap. During their childhood in Ontario, Canada, Franca taught Sandra how to study for exams. "She was my sister, but also a mom and a friend," said Sandra, 61.
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How Smart Brokerages Are Making Money Beyond Transactions

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By Dina Cheney 
| Realtor Magazine
© fizkes / iStock / Getty Images Adapting to intense margin pressures and fewer transactions will take rethinking revenue models. Some brokerages have gotten a head start by expanding opportunities for referral fees or adding property management or real estate investment. “Generally speaking, the traditional brokerage model has become fairly antiquated,” says Rainy Hake Austin, president of The Agency, headquartered in New York City.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first paid editorial assignment was working as an editorial assistant for a husband-and-wife cookbook author team.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. I remember typing out my college application responses!

How is social media changing news?

Social media tends to promote extreme views and drown out quality journalism. Plus, due to its short format, it often oversimplifies issues.

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