Hedberg was raised in Janesville, Wisconsin, United States, and is the daughter of Don and Gerry Hedberg,[1] founders of the company, Lab Safety Supply. After her family sold the company, Hedberg involved herself in philanthropy.[2] When she moved to Mill Valley, California, in 1994, Hedberg's experience in renovating her house inspired her to found the magazine.[3]
Hedberg is married to Christopher Deam, and has twins born in 2003.[4]