Richard Edwards

Senior Home Improvement Editor, Certified HVAC Technician

61 POSTS
Richard Edwards is a seasoned home and garden expert with an extensive background in various aspects of home improvement and gardening. With years of experience in the industry, Richard has developed a deep understanding of home decor, flooring, DIY projects, crafts, home repair, and appliances. His expertise also extends to life hacks and pest control.
Education
  • Bachelors Degree in English Literature, Stanford University
  • Masters Degree in Journalism, Columbia University
Expertise
  • Home improvement and DIY projects
  • HVAC systems
  • Remodeling and repairs
Experience
  • 15+ years of editing experience
  • Previously edited for DIY Monthly magazine for 5 years
  • Editor at farmfoodfamily.com since 2022
  • Oversees all content related to home upgrades, repairs, and remodeling
  • Manages freelance writers
  • Ensures accuracy of information on topics like HVAC installation, pipe repairs, wood refinishing
  • Has increased website traffic by 65% in two years
In his spare time, Richard works on his home improvement projects and enjoys exploring state parks near his Vermont home with his family. He recently finished building a backyard deck made from sustainable bamboo.

RECENT POSTS

Quick Tips to Set a Modern Interior for Your Home

Interior Design Richard Edwards
Who doesn’t want to create a welcoming and appealing interior for their home? Of course, everybody does. It is the dream of every house owner...
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Can You Paint Laminate Flooring?

Home Flooring Richard Edwards
Of course, you can do it! You only need to be ready to adhere to all the rules to will take you to success. Painting...
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Is Vinyl Flooring Toxic?

Home Flooring Richard Edwards
Everyone cares about health, and you won’t allow your house to be among the dangers to your health. Is vinyl flooring toxic? You will need...
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How To Make Laminate Floors Shine

Home Flooring Richard Edwards
Do you wish to make your laminate floors shine again? It is simple, first, understand the tips and the right tools that will work for...
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Is Laminate Flooring Waterproof?

Home Flooring Richard Edwards
Laminate flooring is a form of synthetic flooring that has many layers. The lamination process joins the different layers together. With an image applique layer...
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How To Remove Black Stains From Hardwood Floors

Home Flooring Richard Edwards
Everyone loves staying in an elegant house free from any form of dirt. You don’t deserve to live with those dark spots infesting your hardwood...
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Is Laminate Flooring Toxic?

Home Flooring Richard Edwards
The wood that makes the laminate flooring is non-toxic. So, why then is the laminate floor toxic? The manufacturers use many types of adhesives to bond...
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How to Reset Samsung Fridge (Hard Reset, From Demo Mode…)

Refrigerators Richard Edwards
Knowing how to reset a Samsung fridge may be as simple as holding the power cool and the power freeze button for a few seconds....
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Can Bamboo Flooring Be Sanded, Stained and Refinished? – and How To Guide

Home Flooring Richard Edwards
Can bamboo floors be refinished? People have contradicting information about this, but the truth is bamboo floors can be refinished. Refinishing bamboo floors is cheaper...
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20 DIY Selfie Ideas – Selfie Corner Decoration Ideas

DIY Project Richard Edwards
If you plan on hosting a huge party, chances are that there will be tons of pictures taken. Therefore, to make sure you give your...
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How To Adjust A Pendulum Clock

Wall Richard Edwards
Christiaan Huygen patented the pendulum clock and escapement in 1657. The Connecticut clock companies made them affordable in the early 19th century. Pendulums on electric and...
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