Donna Rolando
School
William Paterson University
Expertise
Home Design, Real Estate, Housing Trends
- Donna has extensive experience writing about home design and real estate, topics that have become her specialty.
- She has been a journalist for three decades.
- Donna has also been the recipient of numerous awards from the New Jersey Press Association.
Experience
As an award-winning writer with experience in home design, Donna has a special passion about this field and the excitement it brings to people's lives. Working as a journalist for 30 years has helped Donna hone her skills, which also include expertise in real estate. She also has practical experience in home design, which boosts her knowledge of trends, products, and styles. Together, this combination makes Donna a writer who can deliver an informed and engaging article.
Education
Before starting college at William Paterson in Wayne, NJ, Donna knew she wanted to be a writer, and so she received her B.A. is in Communications/Journalism. Then, she knocked on every door to get experience, starting with the school newspaper and moving on to a daily within a few years.
House Digest uses a knowledgeable team of editors, writers, and experts to create all our content. We dive deep into the always-evolving conversations surrounding design and home trends, striving to deliver the most current and helpful tips, strengthened by expert takes and tutorials from our talented team.
As we cover many fields of expertise, we make it a priority to ensure every beat remains fresh and comprehensive. Additional information on our editorial process available here.
Stories By Donna Rolando
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Learn all about the spotted lanternfly and which steps you can take to help control this invasive and destructive insect pest in your garden and neighborhood.
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A humidifier does the body good by adding moisture to the air and preventing dryness. However, there are a few hidden downsides you should know about.
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Attractive landscaping can increase interest in a home when it's on the market, and there are a few key features that have a high return on investment.
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Style blunders are not the only problems that can arise with your backsplash. From going over budget to forgetting measurements, avoid these common mistakes.
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Want to tame your loft and make it feel cozier and more private? Here are the best ways to decorate your loft and make it feel like home.
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WD-40 can be used on everything from bike chains to vinyl floors, but what is its history? Here is the untold truth of WD-40, the miracle home repair product.
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Christina Haack is an HGTV regular, so she clearly has excellent taste. If you love her style, here is how to decorate your home just like Christina Haack.
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If you have always wanted to live like a royal, here is your chance. Here is how to decorate your house like Windsor Castle, just a tad more understated.
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Dealing with your real estate agent shouldn't be one of life's stressors. But the truth is, the wrong individual can have you rethinking your decision to move.
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For a cleaner that smacks of a chemistry experiment, consider these common household items and what they can do for the potentially dirtiest seat in the house.
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While new construction homes allow you to customize a house into your dream home, there are some surprising drawbacks to consider before going this route.
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How do you know if you're going a bit overboard and relying on real estate databases like Zillow for matters beyond their reach? Here's what we discovered.
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Could your house sparkle and still not be free of COVID-19 germs? Yes, because when we're up against a deadly virus, the old cleaning rituals can fall short.
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Before starting on your next house project, let's consider what experts have to say about home design trends that won't age well. Some of them may surprise you.