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Ally Childress

location-pin Dallas, Texas

School: University of Central Oklahoma

Expertise: Cleaning & Organization, Home Improvement

Ally Childress

  • Journalist and researcher experienced in creating informative articles and how-to projects
  • Licensed electrician with six years of professional experience in construction, lighting, power distribution and code compliance
  • Winner, Outstanding Graduate award, given to top-performing apprentices by the Minneapolis Joint Electrical Training Committee

Experience

Ally is a writer and licensed electrician with extensive DIY, home-improvement and construction experience. In her more than 200 articles and how-to projects for Reader's Digest and The Family Handyman, Ally has tapped into her extensive professional expertise and personal experience to distill complex and technical information into engaging, approachable content for audiences of all skill levels. Her work is also informed by her passion for cleaning and maintaining a healthy home environment, honed over more than a decade working in microbiology and quality control for bioMérieux, an internationally respected food-safety laboratory. Winner of the Outstanding Graduate award from the Minneapolis Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, Ally maintains her electrical license and membership in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Education

University of Central Oklahoma

BA, English

Articles

Emptying a full vacuum cleaner canister

Here’s How Long You Can Go Without Emptying Your Vacuum’s Canister

It's a dirty job, and someone's got to do it … but hopefully not too often
Energy Saving Light Bulb Shaped As A Dollar Sign

Save Up to 15% on Your Electric Bill by Doing This 10-Minute Task

You could save big bucks by doing this simple task—no electrician required. What do you have to lose?
Electrical Cord Plugged Into Orange Extension Cord

12 Dangerous Extension Cord Mistakes You May Be Making, According to an Electrician

These tips could save your life