Sara Coleman

Contributing Writer

Sara is a full-time writer with work appearing in BobVila, JoyWallet, and Wayfair. Prior to writing, she worked in the appliance industry for over 10 years as a sales representative for a major national manufacturer. She’s passionate about making a house a home through both big and small details and even on a shoestring budget.

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About

About

  • Passionate about creating family-friendly spaces on a budget

  • Worked in the appliance industry for over 10 years as a sales representative for a major national manufacturer

  • Enthusiastic for small home projects that make a major impact on daily living

Sara has been a professional writer for several years. She contributes regularly to publications such as BobVila, JoyWallet, TIME Stamped, Wayfair and numerous other home and personal finance publications. She loves writing about topics that improve the daily lives of readers in small ways and finding joy in the most mundane of circumstances. While she regularly writes about personal finance topics such as budgeting and credit cards, her heart is with the home and is passionate about sharing home content such as making a household run as efficiently as possible and decorating the spaces we love.

She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Georgia, where she discovered her love of meaningful communications through writing. She recently purchased a 40-year old home and is putting her DIY skills and favorite budget-decorating tips to the test to bring it into the 21st century. In her free time, Sara spends most of her time at home with her husband and three children, making lifelong memories as they revitalize their home.  

Subject Matter Expertise: Family-friendly decorating and appliances

Published Work

Education

University of Georgia

Favorite Home Improvement Tip: When the updates and renovations needed seem too overwhelming, start with one room or one corner at a time and make it exactly how you envision before moving on.

Articles
Many homeowners ask if you can pressure wash wood. The answer is yes, but you should proceed with caution before you break out the equipment.
In the battle of condensing versus non-condensing furnaces, the latter wins in energy efficiency. Does that mean it’s the best choice? It all depends on your home and budget.
Light switches don’t have to be confusing for non-electricians. If you’re wondering how does a light switch work, here’s what to know.
If you need DIY temporary fence ideas, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve researched several options providing semi-permanent fencing solutions for you.
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These helpful tips can teach you how to remove spray paint from practically any surface, including skin, stone, plastic, glass, and fabric.
If you don’t regularly change out dirty furnace filters, it could seriously impact the air quality of your home. Keep reading to learn the many reasons why you should keep on top of your furnace filters, changing them every one to three months.
Frustrated by the neighborhood dogs continually sniffing around your garden? Check out these ideas for humane and handy dog repellents for lawns.