Candace Nelson

Contributing Writer

When Candace Nelson moved into her college dorm, her father, a master plumber, gave her a wrench set. She can fix a leaky toilet but earned degrees in journalism and nutrition instead. Find her work on The Spruce, Self, and Cheapism.

Candace Nelson
Candace Nelson

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When Candace moved into her college dorm, her father, a master plumber, gave her a wrench set. She can fix a leaky toilet but earned degrees in journalism and nutrition instead. Find her work on The Spruce, Self, and Cheapism.

Articles
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