School
California State University-Fullerton
Expertise
Home Appliances, Bookcase Organization, Ceramics
- Originally from Los Angeles, Jason has now migrated to far colder climates, where he is learning about new techniques and technologies for winter living. Many of these techniques and technologies are popular Hunker topics.
- He first garnered an interest in home design through video games like "Animal Crossing" and "Minecraft."
- Jason personally designed the latest iteration of his bedroom closet to add more space for crafts and knickknacks.
Experience
Jason is a writer, editor, and proofreader with over a decade of experience working on all manner of publications in academia, private enterprise, and the nonprofit sector. His credits include work at Game Rant, writing about the video game industry and scheduling interviews with independent developers as Lead Features Editor; Truly Hermosa, a biannual magazine and directory for the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce; and Fur & Feather Animal Sanctuary, contributing web design expertise and crowdfunding campaigns for a no-kill shelter. His work has been recognized by the California College Media Association and Society of Professional Journalists, an organization he has maintained membership for since 2018. He has also been a featured host at gaming-related charity events livestreamed to raise money for dementia research.
Education
Jason has a bachelor's in communications, with a journalism emphasis, from California State University, Fullerton. He graduated summa cum laude, with distinction through the University Honors Program.
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Keeping bathroom towels stored and organized can be a surprisingly complex task, especially washcloths, but it gets much easier with this common office staple.
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Choosing your grout color might seem like a minor design decision, but a certain hue can actually hide some dangerous hazards that you need to watch out for.
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Love your Keurig K-Cup coffee pods but hate how difficult they are to organize? After a quick trip to the Dollar Tree, you can DIY an organizer for them.
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Refresh an old piece of wooden furniture with this clever DIY to get the distressed look without sanding. You can even customize it with different colors.
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