Megan DeMatteo

Contributing Writer

Megan DeMatteo Megan DeMatteo is a freelance writer, editor and Pushcart-nominated poet. She's covered personal finance and real estate for CNBC, Business Insider and various other publications. A former AmeriCorps volunteer and kindergarten teacher, she's lived in both rural and urban communities throughout the U.S. She currently calls a 200-square-foot studio on the Upper East Side home.

Megan DeMatteo
Megan DeMatteo

About

Megan DeMatteo is a freelance writer, editor and Pushcart-nominated poet. She's covered personal finance and real estate for CNBC, Business Insider and various other publications. A former AmeriCorps volunteer and kindergarten teacher, she's lived in both rural and urban communities throughout the U.S. She currently calls a 200-square-foot studio on the Upper East Side home.

Articles
Megan DeMatteo  •  May 22, 2026
6 Tips for Converting Your Bathtub Into a Shower
No shower in your 1950s-style bathroom? Follow these six tips to transform your old bathtub into a contemporary walk-in shower that you and your family can use every day. Here’s what DIYers and homeowners need to know about tub-to-shower conversions.
Megan DeMatteo  •  May 22, 2026
What’s the Best Color to Paint a Closet?
Feel instantly more relaxed and organized by giving your closet a fresh coat of paint. Learn the best colors to paint your closet walls, no matter your home’s decor scheme and your taste, along with the best kind of paint to use in closets.
Megan DeMatteo  •  May 22, 2026
How to Decide Between a Range Hood or a Microwave
Swapping a range hood for an over-the-range microwave can be a difficult choice. Read to learn the difference between microwaves and range hoods as a ventilation system, so you can decide which method is best for your kitchen.