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Lisa Marie Conklin

Lisa Marie Conklin

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Lisa Marie Conklin is a Baltimore-based writer who writes regularly about pets and home improvement for Reader's Digest. Her work has also been published in The Healthy, Family Handyman and Taste of Home, among other outlets. She's also a certified personal trainer and walking coach for a local senior center.

Articles

These Are the Pet Combinations That Are Most Likely to Hate Each Other

Just like humans, animals have their own unique personalities. When you pair two different species together it can be harmonious—or the clash of the titans. These animal behavior experts know which animals won't pair up and how to help the ones that can live peacefully in your animal kingdom.

Clear Signs Your House Has a Bat Infestation

Bats are nature's exterminators. But as great as they are for the ecosystem, they pose a health hazard if they take up residence in your attic. Here's what to look for.

13 Things You Have to Do Before You Leave For Vacation

Before you hit the road, chances are you're so focused on not forgetting to pack your toothbrush and making it to the airport on time, that you forget to button things down on the home front. Don't worry, we've got you covered.