Shannon Cooper
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Shannon Cooper has written about everything from pet care and travel to finance and plumbing in her seven years as a writer. Her work has appeared on The Manual, 21 Oak, ConsumerAffairs, Finance 101, and more. When she's not working, you can find her taking a nap with her cats, rewatching the same six tv shows over again (Bob's Burgers anyone?), wandering in the woods, and trying to teach herself how to draw.
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Home ‘improvement’ projects real estate experts say are actually terrible
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If you're looking to make your home cozier, an electric fireplace is a great idea. Here's why.
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