School
Lehigh University, Metropolitan Institute of Design
Expertise
Renovations, Interior design, Real estate
- Alongside her journalism career, Jennifer nurtured a longstanding passion for design, completing various renovation projects in her own homes.
- The renovation of her 100-year-old, Cotswold-style home was featured in a 13-page spread in House Magazine.
- Her favorite projects are the ski cabins she renovates, furnishes, and flips.
Experience
Jennifer began her journalism career immediately after graduating from college, joining Dow Jones Newswires as a general assignment reporter. She was soon promoted to personal finance columnist and ETF reporter, where her work was frequently featured in The Wall Street Journal. Over the next 15 years, she wrote for a range of leading publications, including CNBC.com, Forbes, Entrepreneur, TheStreet.com. In 2019, she returned to school to earn a degree in interior design and has since worked on a wide array of projects, including client renovations, home staging, and house flips. Jennifer is the author of three books — a financial book on exchange-traded funds and two children's books.
Education
Jennifer earned her bachelor's degree in journalism with a minor in communications from Lehigh University. She later pursued her passion for design, earning a degree in interior design from the Metropolitan Institute of Design.
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Repairs
By Jennifer Woods
If you've got a soft or hollow spot in your floor, there's a simple way to repair it. Here's what to do and some tips and considerations to keep in mind.
By Jennifer Woods
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