Catherine Hiles

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Location
Dayton, OH
School
University Of Chester
Expertise
DIY Projects, Cleaning, Gardening
  • As a busy parent and freelance writer, Catherine is passionate about finding ways to keep her home clean with minimal time and effort.
  • She looks forward to growing vegetables every summer in raised planter beds she built herself with reclaimed lumber.
  • She has a decade of experience writing about home improvement, DIY, cleaning, personal finance, pet ownership, and parenting.

Experience

Catherine has been writing professionally since 2012. She started in the automotive industry before quickly pivoting to the more interesting areas of home improvement and personal finance. Over the years, she has covered various topics, from hiring trustworthy contractors to improving your credit score, and has been published on websites like BobVila.com, Tom's Guide, The Penny Hoarder, and U.S. News and World Report.

Education

Catherine earned her bachelor's degree in communication studies from the University of Chester in the United Kingdom. She is also a certified financial education instructor (CFEI) through the National Financial Educators Council.

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