About eHow

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Tackle Life... Creatively!
ehow is your friendly guide to all things DIY. Think of us like that creative friend who actually knows the difference between craft and fabric glue, and always has a hack up their sleeves. We're here to provide inspiration and solutions to make life easier and more fun. So let's get creating!
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A Quick Word About Our Editorial Process...
We take editorial standards and ethics seriously. Our stories are crafted by creators who are experts in their fields. (For real: We employ real-life chefs!) So when it comes to product picks, we choose items based on our editorial judgement...not because someone's paying us to.
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ehow's content has been recognized by the 2023 AVA Digital Awards (Platinum and Gold), the 2020 Webby Awards and the 2019 Webby Awards.

Meet Our Team...

Philip Schmidt, Lead Editor, ehow
Philip Schmidt, Lead Editor
Phil Schmidt has been writing and editing how-to content for over 25 years. He is author of 22 books covering a range of DIY topics and has written and edited thousands of articles in the home, garden, design, craft, and food categories. His most important job today is managing the creative people who bring ehow to life — the bakers, crafters, cooks, gardeners, designers, home gurus, and makers of all kinds. When it’s time to fill the next editorial calendar with fabulous ideas, all he has to do is ask.
Erin Martise, Associate Creative Producer, ehow
Erin Martise, Associate Creative Producer
Erin is a social media and creative producer whose professional experiences extend from her love of photography and her personal social media browsing. Outside of her work at ehow, she can be found reading a book with her cats cuddled nearby, thrifting at local thrift stores and antique malls for more home decor and vintage cameras, and binge-watching all the popular tv shows and movies with her boyfriend.

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From chefs and caterers to bakery owners to Master Gardeners, ehow's content creators are some of the most talented (and most interesting!) people around.

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