Location
Chicago, Illinois
School
University of Missouri-Columbia
Expertise
Decluttering, Thrifted decor, DIY projects
- Abby has interviewed home and design experts such as Hallmark production designer Jordan Ninkovich and The Uncluttered Life co-founder Cathy Orr.
- She served as a weekend editor at Apartment Therapy, bringing organizing and home project tips to millions of readers.
- She enjoys trying the latest DIY home projects, like adding faux stained glass to her greenhouse, as well as tending to her apartment herb garden.
Experience
Abby is an experienced writer and editor who's passionate about sharing accessible, relevant home and lifestyle news with readers. Her work can also be found at The Spruce, where she serves as a home news updates editor. There, she interviews decluttering, HVAC, design, and gardening professionals in order to compile timely, factual home organization tips. She previously held the position of weekend editor at Apartment Therapy from 2022 to 2025. As a weekend editor, she spent three years editing and scheduling lifestyle stories for an audience of over 3.4 million followers.
Education
Abby has a Bachelor's in Strategic Communication from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
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