J. A. Young has a Master's Degree in English, and a background working in general research and special libraries. On DoItYourself.com, she specializes in gardening, and indoor/outdoor decor projects.
J.A.'s work published in the 2008 Winter/Spring edition of Spoon River Quarterly Review was nominated for a Pushcart Prize.
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How to Choose the Right Nails for Your ProjectA visit to the hardware aisle in any home improvement store can be a lesson in frustration if y...
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His House Too! Decorating with Men in MindWhile men and women have been setting up housekeeping for centuries, the battle between the mas...
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Exotic Transformations: Ideas for Decorating MakeoversAn influx of exotic items into western markets and the ease of shopping online make incorporati...
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Creating a Single Color Garden Using PinkSingle color gardens are not only fashionable - they're startlingly beautiful....
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Stone Garden: Concepts of Oriental and Western DesignEast or West, anchor your garden with stone....
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Tips to Oust Mosquitoes From Your GardenKeep pesky mosquitoes out of your garden with these natural remedies....
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Low-Maintenance Trees and Shrubs for the LandscapeSpruce up your landscape with trees and shrubs that are easy to maintain....
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Choosing Sprinklers Over Drip Alternatives
For decades, underground sprinkler systems have cornered the market in the water delivery depar...
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pH Levels, Nitrites, Nitrates: What It All Means for Your Water Garden
Balanced pond water is not only necessary for the health of your pond's plant and animal life,...
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Selecting Hardware for the Front Door
Door knockers, dead bolts, door handles - customizing your front door is filled with a wide sel...
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Washing Your Clothes with Mother Nature
Before you purchase that state-of-the-art stackable washer and dryer or tote your clothes to th...
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Garden Watercourses and Cascades
Watercourses and cascades may be installed in various ways to blend harmoniously into the lands...
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Pest Infestation: Identification and Solutions
Infestation caused by pests like insects or other animals can spell frustration for homeowners...
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Walk on the Wild Side: Taming Your Overgrown Landscape
There are many reasons why a garden grows out of control. Certain species seem to take over,...
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Elements of a Victorian GardenWhen one thinks of the Victorian Age, "abundance" generally comes to mind....
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Choosing a Career that Matches Your Personality
While in many cases physical and skill requirements will greatly impact your career choice, you...
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Elements of an English Knot GardenLook here for guidelines and tips to create this striking, formal garden....
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Odd Furniture: Beyond the Coffee Table and BookcaseLooking for something to make your room pop? Add a distinctive piece of furniture....
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Your Berry Wonderful GardenFrom varieties, to mulching, to harvest and more....
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The Painted Garden: Props, Ornaments and PaintAdd color to your garden, without planting anything....
