Buzz
Jeremy Laukkonen is a seasoned Mytour writer, with over ten years of experience covering smart homes, appliances, and various electronics. He enjoys sharing his expertise on gadgets like smart locks, garage door openers, robot vacuums, and DIY home projects with his audience.
Key Achievements:
- His work has been featured in Lifewire and Entertainment Weekly.
- Before venturing into writing, he managed an auto repair shop and was a licensed real estate broker.
- Jeremy completed his studies at Shorecrest High School in Shoreline, WA, and attended Shoreline Community College.
Professional Background
Jeremy has authored numerous articles on gardening tools, from leaf blowers to mowers, as well as smart technology like robot pool cleaners and vacuums, and home appliances such as induction cooktops, washers, and refrigerators. His goal is to help readers make well-informed decisions when it comes to significant purchases for their homes and gardens.
Before joining Mytour, Jeremy worked as a ghostwriter in the automotive industry, acted as Lifewire's tech generalist, and contributed to renowned outlets such as Digital Trends and Entertainment Weekly.
Prior to his writing career, Jeremy was an automotive mechanic who ran his own shop in the northern part of Seattle. He also held a real estate broker's license and specialized in commercial real estate.
Favorite Purchase:
My home wouldn't be complete without a self-emptying robot vacuum. Although I'm currently testing a Roomba, my reliable Shark vacuum has been a loyal companion for years, keeping my floors free from pet hair. It dutifully works through the house in the early mornings, sparing me the effort. Here's to you, robo vac.
Education
Jeremy completed his high school education at Shorecrest High School in Shoreline, WA, before pursuing further studies at Shoreline Community College.
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