Cody Calamaio

About

With a background in newspaper reporting, and with editorial stints at This Old House and Contract magazines, Cody Calamaio now freelances as a designer and writer, in addition to working as a marketing professional. She holds Bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and Sociology from the University of Arizona, as well as a Master’s degree in Industrial Design from the Pratt Institute. Cody Calamaio on LinkedIn

More from Cody Calamaio

A washing machine and dryer are underneath a counter in a mudroom with a sink.
DIY

How to Turn Nearly Any Space in Your Home Into a Laundry Room

By Sara Carpenter, Cody Calamaio

17 Clever Ways to Use Toothpaste Around the House
Cleaning & Organizing

17 Clever Ways to Use Toothpaste Around the House

By Cody Calamaio, Savannah Sher

America’s 50 Most Infamous Homes
Architecture

America’s 50 Most Infamous Homes

By Cody Calamaio, Katelin Hill

11 Mistakes You Should Never Make With Your Fireplace
Fireplaces & Chimneys

11 Mistakes You Should Never Make With Your Fireplace

By Cody Calamaio, Margaret Foley

Why Didn’t I Think of That? 18 Clever Tricks to Simplify Your Life
DIY

Why Didn’t I Think of That? 18 Clever Tricks to Simplify Your Life

By Cody Calamaio, Katie Nolan

Woman giving gift wrapped in gold paper
Design

15 Gifts You Should Never Give

By Cody Calamaio, Nicole Shein

The birds-eye-view of a tiny half-bathroom with white tile, wood accents, and a washer.
Bathrooms

26 Tiny Bathroom Ideas That Make a Big Impression

By Cody Calamaio

Roofer laying shingles on steep roof
DIY

Don’t Try This at Home: The 13 Most Dangerous DIYs

By Cody Calamaio, Tom Scalisi

15 Classic Roadside Motels You Can Visit Along America’s Highways
Design

15 Classic Roadside Motels You Can Visit Along America’s Highways

By Cody Calamaio

Woman cleaning windows
DIY

16 Tips for Your Cleanest Windows Ever

By Cody Calamaio

gardening mistakes that are killing your plants - wilted plant in empty raised garden bed
DIY

12 Gardening Mistakes That Are Killing Your Plants

By Cody Calamaio, Teresa Odle

14 Things Never to Buy in Bulk
Interior

14 Things Never to Buy in Bulk

By Cody Calamaio

10 Smart Ways to Bring Shade to Your Outdoor Space
Deck, Patio & Porch

10 Smart Ways to Bring Shade to Your Outdoor Space

By Cody Calamaio

10 Ways You’re Accidentally Ruining Your Countertops
Countertops

10 Ways You’re Accidentally Ruining Your Countertops

By Cody Calamaio

8 Things You Never See on the Dining Table Anymore
Design

8 Things You Never See on the Dining Table Anymore

By Cody Calamaio

Make Your Own Vanity: 12 Inventive Bathroom Rehabs
Bathroom Design

Make Your Own Vanity: 12 Inventive Bathroom Rehabs

By Cody Calamaio, Katie Nolan

10 Reasons to Reconsider Vinyl Siding
Curb Appeal

10 Reasons to Reconsider Vinyl Siding

By Cody Calamaio

The Pros and Cons of Today’s Most Popular Insulation
Heating

The Pros and Cons of Today’s Most Popular Insulation

By Cody Calamaio

How to Shellac Wood
DIY

How To: Shellac Wood

By Cody Calamaio, Bob Vila

10 Ways You’re Killing Your Curb Appeal
Curb Appeal

10 Ways You’re Killing Your Curb Appeal

By Cody Calamaio