Kate McManus
Expertise
Real Estate, Home Design And Decor, Vacation Homes
- After nearly 20 years in NYC, Kate is learning to navigate the ins and outs of suburbia and was completely unprepared for the amount of wildlife in northern New Jersey.
- She is in the process of fixing up her recently purchased Art Deco-era home.
- She has watched approximately 10,000 hours of "House Hunters."
Experience
Kate is a freelance writer with a background in journalism. She previously worked as an online editor for the Boston Herald and as a writer and associate producer for Fox News Channel, covering everything from pop culture to foreign affairs. During that time, Kate contributed several NYC-based trip-planning articles for Matador Network and worked as a TV recapper for TVGasm.com and its spinoff TrashTalkTV.com. She is currently revising her first novel.
Education
Kate has a bachelor's in English from Siena College and a certificate in graphic design from Shillington College.
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Stories By Kate McManus
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While countertop materials like granite and quartz are popular, slate is a bit less common. Discover how much this material costs and if it's easy to maintain.
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If lizards have infested your garden and you don't want to use chemical repellents, discover if one type of tree could be used as a natural pesticide.
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Do you want to see bright, beautiful colors in your yard this spring? Discover the vibrant, blooming tree you should add to your landscaping.
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If your radiator has suddenly stopped working or has another issue like a leak, find out how much it will likely cost to have a professional fix the problem.
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If you want to brighten a room but don't want to use a common paint color like gray or white, find out the Sherwin-Williams shade HGTV's Lyndsay Lamb adores.
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If the inside or outside of your Dutch oven is covered in stains that just won't budge with dish soap alone, use this product to remove the marks with ease.
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Ever seen the term "shower onions" on social media? Find out if keeping onions in or near the shower has any benefits or if this idea is just a hoax.
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If you need to include some extra storage in your kitchen, one genius storage trend that's gaining popularity on Pinterest may be just what you're looking for.