
Cher Checchio
School: University of Florida
Expertise: product testing
Cher Checchio
- Former senior shopping editor for Reader's Digest, Taste of Home, Family Handyman
- Former marketing manager at Coupons.com; Former website merchandiser at Alibaba
- Former publishing editor at ProQuest
Experience
As a former senior shopping editor for Family Handyman, Cher spent her time meticulously managing a broad array of lifestyle content and editing over 30 articles monthly for the brand. With over 15 years of experience, Cher has covered everything from DIY home décor to outdoor gear for print magazines, newspapers and online publications. She spearheaded a shopping review site for Coupons.com that covered gardening, tech gear and cleaning gadgets, managed a team of freelance writers and edited dozens of articles weekly. Passionate about the written word, Cher has a Bachelor's of Science degree in Journalism from the University of Florida and was a lifestyle blogger for 10 years. When she's not editing, she's renovating and remodeling her 1980s home with her husband and searching for the latest DIY decor ideas on social media.
Education
University of Florida, bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communications, 2008
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.