Hello! I'm a stay at home mother with a young son who lives in the great little rural state of Vermont in the USA.
I like helping people think and do things in a better way, and I like to learn how to do things myself...even if I'm not always an expert. On Wikihow, I've found lots of helpful ways to save money, do things myself, and handle life's ups and downs.
I am a historical re-enactor, or living historian, who enjoys exploring the history of colonial America, including both the Seven Year's War (or French & Indian War) and the American Revolution. But I have also had background in Middle Ages European history (especially Dark Ages).
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Meet Matt, a volunteer editor from Canada who has been active in the wikiHow community for over 13 years!
Why do they contribute to wikiHow? "I've been fascinated by the collaborative power of wikis since 2007. There's something amazing about working with people from all over the world, people with different backgrounds and life experiences. On wikiHow, we come together to achieve one common goal: to educate. Throughout my time on here, I've gained trust, respect, and even genuine real-world friendships. I never would have thought that making an account on a website and being a part of an online community would be such a rewarding experience that's impacted my life on so many levels. So after 11 years as a wikiHowian, you think I'm going to stop here? Not a chance."
Their advice to new editors: "Stick with it. We all know it can be hard to know what to do when you're first starting out. If you think wikiHow is like Wikipedia... it's not. Over there, you might get overwhelmed by complicated guidelines and butt heads with other people because your edit went against their policies. But over here, we have one of the friendliest communities anywhere on the internet, and we try our best to create a supportive, open environment where it's easy to get involved. So don't be afraid to make an edit and ask for help when you need to. As long as you're open to learning how things work around here, I can guarantee you'll have the same positive and impactful experience I've had."