Debbie L. Sklar is a seasoned journalist who has lived and worked in Southern California for more than 25 years. Her content has been featured in print in such publications as the Orange County Register, OC Metro, Newsweek, BobVilla.com, the LA Times., as well as many other online media sites. She has covered news beats ranging from police and celebrities to home and garden topics. She was a field editor for AOL/Patch.com/Huffington Post for several years and wrote many stories that went viral nationally. Debbie has learned to use a screwdriver and hammer over the years to fix everything from a bookshelf to the front door, and continues to try DIY projects when she can.