
Perry Carpenter is a freelance writer living in Springfield, Missouri. Her love of everything DIY was instilled from an early age by her mother. Growing up, creativity was encouraged, and Christmas prep involved making lots of homemade presents.
Perry has been a successful freelance writer since graduating from Missouri State University with a degree in journalism. She has worked on dozens of home renovations, completing projects from garage rebuilds and asbestos removal to shower installation. She has covered everything from auto repair to plumbing for DoItYourself.com.
In her spare time, Perry enjoys traveling, especially abroad. Her best friend since kindergarten has lived in many places around the world, giving Perry and her husband lots of vacation destinations. She currently has plans to visit Germany and Italy, followed by Scotland and England. Scotland especially holds a special place in her heart because of her deep Scottish roots. In fact, her profile picture was taken in Fort William, a town in the western Scottish Highlands.
Perry loves to cook for family and friends and can often be found prepping for the next big get together, whether it is a family birthday, or just another NFL Sunday.
She also volunteers by coaching youth volleyball, as well as by raising money for her father’s memorial scholarship fund.
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How to Build Kinaras and Menorahs
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Exterior Painting Prep in 5 Steps
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Attacking Winter Surface Damage to Your Home
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Empty Nest? Rent out a Spare Bedroom
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Green Tips for Cooling Your House
Cool your home without turning on the AC....
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Storage Solutions for Small Kitchens
Maximize your kitchen space with 6 storage solutions....
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How to Calculate the Cost of Painting Your Home's Exterior
Gather your data and set your budget....
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Recycled Pallet Projects, Part 3: Outdoor Coffee Table
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Choosing a Basic Color Palette
There's a science to choosing color for your home....
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How to Replace Freon in a Leaky Refrigerator
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How to Make Money Off Your Homestead
Take advantage of your acquired skills and knowledge to make some extra cash!...
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8 Ways to Make Your Laundry Day Eco-Friendly
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4 DIY Laundry Detergent Recipes
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8 Laundry Myths Debunked
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DIY Storage for Tiny Homes
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How to Find City Codes for Tiny Homes
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The Pros and Cons of Tiny Homes on Wheels
Tour the country in comfort and style....
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How to Chop and Store Firewood
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7 Tips to Pest Proof Your Pantry
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How to Build a Sled
Build your very own sled just in time for the next snowfall....
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How to Get Your Yard Decorated for the Holidays in One Weekend
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How to Prevent Brush Fires
Follow these 4 tips to prevent a wildfire in warm months....
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How to DIY Happy Holidays Cards
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How to Fix Ice Skates
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How to Make Your Own Soap
Making soap is a fun and easy activity....
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9 Steps for Winter Wellness Around the Home
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How to Perform a Clean Air Audit on Your Home
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8 Super Easy and Quick DIY Crafts
Make a rustic coat rack, mini chalk board, and more in just minutes....
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9 Affordable Ways to Remodel Your Entryway
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9 DIYs for Your Vacation Home
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Spring Homesteading Projects
Take advantage of the mild weather to get ahead on some of these projects!...
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12 Homesteading Hacks
Make your homesteading journey a little easier....
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How to Homestead on a Budget
Get started on your homestead right away with these money-saving ideas....
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10 Ways to Use Lemon in Your Home
When life gives you lemons, clean your home!...
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Basic Skills for the Modern Homesteader
No matter the size of your homestead, learn the skills to keep it running....
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Grasscrete 101
Combine grass and concrete for a green alternative to a standard walkway or driveway....
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Removing Asbestos Siding
It's possible to remove asbestos siding with the proper safety precautions....
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Create an Energy Efficient Home Room by Room
Overwhelmed by energy efficiency? We break it down for you....
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How to Protect Your Home From Mudslides
Mudslides are a dangerous natural disaster. Keep your home safe with these protective measures....
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Unexpected DIY Safety Hazards
Know the potential hazards of any project you take on so you can prepare for the worst outcome....
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Ice Safety: How to Survive Winter's Slippery Culprit
Here's how to break the ice, instead of letting it break you....
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How to Get the Mega Deck of Your Dreams
Make 2017 the year you create a mega deck for large-scale outdoor living....
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How to Achieve Your DIY Goals
A goal without a plan is just a wish....
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Don't Have a Fireplace? Hang Your Stockings Here
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10 Weekend Home Maintenance Chores that Pack a Punch
Short on time but still have a house to maintain? Tackle these easy DIYs and call it good....
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Wall Framing Basics
You can never be too prepared before framing a room....
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How to Cut Your Utility Bills Room by Room
Here's a systematic way to save money on your utility consumption....
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18 Emergency Supplies to Have at Home
Feel extra prepared by having these emergency supplies at the ready....
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Benefits of Composite Decking
Composite decking has many benefits....
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Refine Your Skill Set with The Home Depot
These free workshops are the perfect place to start....