About
Catherine Hiles is a senior editor for the Performance team at BobVila.com. She brings a decade of experience writing, editing, and publishing in a variety of different industries, from home and automotive to finance and travel.
Experience
Catherine is a senior editor at BobVila.com who is based in Dayton, Ohio. She has more than a decade of experience writing, editing, and publishing in a variety of industries, including home, automotive, finance, insurance, travel, entertainment, pet care, and parenting. Her work has been published in The Penny Hoarder, WDW Magazine, The News Wheel, City Mom Collective, and more.
Education
Catherine has a Bachelor of Arts in communication studies from the University of Chester in the U.K. She began her college career at Vesalius College, a small university in Brussels, Belgium, where she tried (and failed) to become fluent in French.
Highlights
- Specialties: Finance and homeowners insurance
- Education: Bachelor of Arts in communication studies from the University of Chester, U.K.
- Other work: The Penny Hoarder, WDW Magazine, The News Wheel
Best DIY Advice
“Read as many articles and watch as many tutorials as possible before getting started. While not a naturally handy person, Catherine was able to successfully build two raised garden beds to plant fruits and vegetables, thanks to her extensive research before beginning the project.”
