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Theresa Clement

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Covers:  home improvement, home design, sustainability, architecture, aging-in-place, home decor
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As a home improvement and residential design writer, editor, and spokesperson, my goal is helping homeowners create healthy and comfortable homes in the style they desire.

Through our lifestyle brand called MyFixitUpLife, my carpenter-husband Mark and I work with home improvement brands to share tips, techniques, and trends that help our busy community make good decisions about their homes. We create design and DIY tips in an easy-to-understand and entertaining way.

I am a home and bakery desi…

Theresa Clement’s Journalist Portfolio

Refresh, Renew, ReStore: Make a DIY planter from an old wood chair this spring

Refresh, Renew, ReStore: Make a DIY planter from an old wood chair this spring

Wood chair with a back Tape measure Pencil Oscillating tool with wood cutting blade and sandpaper attachments…

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What tool goes with that look? Grammys fashion review.

What tool goes with that look? Grammys fashion review.

Grammys fashion inspires the toolhounds in us. True story. I love fashion. I mark my calendar to watch the re…

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Art of Aging: Alzheimer's home prep

Art of Aging: Alzheimer's home prep

Meet a woman on a mission to make homes safer, and more comfortable for loved ones with a memory-stealing dis…

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Basketball Arena's Star Players are the Timber Curtain Walls

Basketball Arena's Star Players are the Timber Curtain Walls

Rising from undulating topography in Idaho, a new basketball arena showcases the innovation of long-span mass…

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Building Toward a Net Zero Future: The Critical Role Walls Play

Building Toward a Net Zero Future: The Critical Role Walls Play

Performance used to be easier to define when selecting a wall system for a new project. Nowadays performance …

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25 Types of Hammers and How to Use Them Original

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By Tom Scalisi, Theresa Clement
| Bob Vila
A hammer is a toolbelt essential for hanging art, removing nails, and attaching trimwork. However, there isn’t just one hammer that will get every job done. Pros and experienced DIYers collect a variety of hammers as they tackle projects, from the go-to claw hammer to a trim hammer to a sledgehammer. Here’s what you need to know about the types of hammers that are most commonly used in home projects so you can choose the right one for your next job. Almost every trade or craft has its own hammer.
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This Scotts Fertilizer Tackles More Than 50 Weeds While Feeding Your Lawn Original

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By Theresa Clement
| Men's Journal Verified
Ideally, your lawn would flourish and grow thick, green grass without much intervention. Unfortunately, most yards need some TLC to look good (and stay weed free). Luckily, we asked lawn care pros what the best fertilizers are for you.
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This Affordable Lawn Product Helps Repair Dead Spots From Dog Pee

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By Theresa Clement
| Men's Journal Verified
Table of Contents Sometimes you don’t need a fertilizer for your whole yard. Maybe you only need to fix a few patches where your dog likes to do its business. That’s where Sunday Pet Patch All-Purpose Lawn Fertilizer comes in. It’s is a liquid lawn repairing spray that is designed as a spot treatment instead of a whole-lawn fertilizer. It “attaches to a hose and is easy to apply,” says Lou Manfredini, Ace Hardware’s home expert.
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