About
Stacy Cohen is a freelance journalist and content creator covering home improvement, interior design, and real estate with 10+ years of expertise under her tool belt. She joined the Bob Vila team in the spring of 2023, and she has written for other home brands and publications.
Experience
Stacy has written stories on various topics, ranging from the cost of installing a bluestone patio to mid-century modern design, hiring a real estate agent, creating a nursery, and more. Most of all, Stacy enjoys helping readers replace overwhelm with confidence by simplifying complex home topics. Her work appears on BobVila.com, Forbes Home, Angi, Family Handyman, Apartment Therapy, Shelfology, and her website.
Education
After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she also worked as a reporter, and later earning a master’s degree in education, Stacy understands the role of data and research in informing purchasing decisions.
Highlights
- Specialties: Home improvement, interior design, and real estate
- Education: Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a master’s in education
- Other work: Forbes Home, Angi, Family Handyman, Apartment Therapy, and more.
Best DIY Advice
With an introduction to home improvement as a new homeowner, Stacy understands the challenge of tackling new projects. Her biggest tip for beginning DIYers is to insert fasteners into the studs behind the wall with a stud finder, whether mounting a small cabinet or a big-screen TV.
