Location
Toulouse, France
School
CUNY Brooklyn College, Temple University, Arizona State University
Expertise
Gardening, Cleaning and organizing, Home decor
- Amy once served as a volunteer gardener with the US National Parks Service, tending to a garden in Old City, Philadelphia.
- As the former owner of a trinity home in Philadelphia, the original "tiny house," Amy knows how to make the most of a small living space.
- Not one to shy away from bold colors, Amy painted the facade of her home purple and the cabinets in her kitchen a beautiful blue.
Experience
Amy Freeman is an experienced writer specializing in home improvement and gardening. Since 2008, she's written about home and gardening topics for a wide range of websites and blogs, including Money Crashers, Coldwell Banker's Blue Matter Blog, Angi.com, and QXO Roofing's blog. As a seasoned home decor expert, she loves creating articles and how-to's that demystify all aspects of life at home, from figuring out how to conquer clutter for good, to transforming a tiny patio into a lush garden. Whether you are a first-time homeowner, sprucing up a fixer-upper, or looking to add unique touches to a rental, Amy has advice for readers in every living situation.
Education
Amy has a bachelor's degree in English and Greek and Roman classics from Temple University. She then went on to earn a master's degree in dramaturgy and theater criticism from CUNY Brooklyn College.
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Entertaining
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Garden Hacks
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