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Andrea Cooley
Andrea Cooley
Experience
I'm a working mom of 3 who loves making our house a home, inside and out. Freelance writer and copy editor for Meredith Premium Publishing and former editor for Country Home and Lowe's Creative Ideas. I love living in a 100-year-old home that is full of character.
Family Handyman Editorial Policies
For more than seven decades, Family Handyman has been providing its audience with ideas, inspiration and step-by-step directions on how to maintain and enhance indoor and outdoor living spaces. In addition to having our own staff of experts, we hire individuals whose skills have been honed through years of experience in the building, plumbing and electrical trades, and as passionate homeowners who have translated DIY (do it yourself) skills into careers as respected creators.