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Alexa Erickson

location-pin Newport Beach, California

School: BA, Journalism, University of Tampa

Expertise: home design, home improvement, product recommendations

Alexa Erickson

  • Published in Family Handyman, Reader's Digest, Bob Vila, Martha Stewart and more.
  • Written more than 50 articles for Family Handyman on a range of topics, including home design, DIY home improvement projects, and storage and organization.
  • BA, Journalism, University of Tampa.

Experience

Alexa Erickson is an experienced lifestyle writer who has contributed to Family Handyman, Reader's Digest, Martha Stewart, Bob Vila and Thrillist. She’s written more than 50 articles for Family Handyman on a range of topics, including home design, DIY home improvement projects, and storage and organization. Additionally, she runs her own website, Living by Lex, where she writes about home decor, travel, tech and more.

Education

BA, Journalism, University of Tampa

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.

Articles

A vacuum cleaner is being pushed over carpet, while a person in light clothing stands beside a gray couch in a minimalistic room. Tout icon

Banish Pet Hair from Your House with These Brilliant Products

As much as you love your pet, you despise all that fur that sticks to your clothing and furniture. These products help you tackle the pet-owners dilemma of how to get rid of all that pet hair.
A hand holds a car key fob, pressing a button near a silver car's door handle, indicating an attempt to unlock the vehicle.

The Secret Powers of Your Key Fob You Need to Know

It can do more than lock and unlock your doors.
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15 Pumpkin Painting Ideas for Halloween

Chic stripes, bold metallics and ghoulish faces are just some of the brilliant ideas for your festive painted pumpkins.