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Mary Henn

Mary Henn

location-pin Kansas City, Missouri

School: University of Missouri-Kansas City

Expertise: Product testing, household appliances, outdoors and camping, cleaning and organization, decor and design, pets, pest control

Mary Henn

  • Shopping editor and product tester for Family Handyman, Readers Digest and Taste of Home
  • Holds an MA in Writing from Missouri State University and an MFA in Creative Writing and Media Arts from the University of Missouri-Kansas City
  • Tested hundreds of products, from outdoor gear and DIY gadgets to mattresses and vacuums
  • Cultivated specialized, tested series for brands like Solo Stove and Merrell 
  • Pitched and optimized several top-performing pages, such as The Best Pool Tables, The Best Fire Pit Sales and Solo Stove Accessories
  • Former associate editor at Kansas City magazine
  • Former professor of writing; taught at Missouri State University and the University of Missouri-Kansas City

Experience

Mary Henn, MA, MFA, is a shopping editor at Family Handyman. She’s also a national award-winning writer and journalist. Previously, she worked as an editor at Kansas City magazine, where she wrote about local news, trends, architecture, restaurants and entrepreneurs. When it comes to the DIY and home sector, her expertise lies in interior design, cleaning, pets, and outdoor trends. When she’s not working on the latest content at FHM, you can find her reading poetry or hiking with her dog, Henry.

Education

Missouri State University, BA, English, 2016; Missouri State University, MA, Creative Writing, 2018; University of Missouri-Kansas City, MFA, Creative Writing and Media Arts, 2021

Family Handyman Editorial Policies

For more than seven decades, Family Handyman has been providing its audience with ideas, inspiration and step-by-step directions on how to maintain and enhance indoor and outdoor living spaces. In addition to having our own staff of experts, we hire individuals whose skills have been honed through years of experience in the building, plumbing and electrical trades, and as passionate homeowners who have translated DIY (do it yourself) skills into careers as respected creators.

Articles

This Car Battery Jump Starter Is A Must Pack For Winter Travel

This Car Battery Jump Starter Is a Must-Have for Winter Travel

Dead car battery? This portable jump starter can save the day—and the cost of a tow.
Gocheer Dehumidifier

The Gocheer Dehumidifier Is the Best Home Product We Tested in 2024

A dehumidifier is necessary to keep your home comfortable. This Gocheer model is quiet and compact enough to fit on a nightstand.
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The Bissell Little Green Machine Is the Best Cleaning Appliance of 2024

Messes are inevitable, and the best cleaning products are essential. The Bissell Little Green Machine is our favorite.