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Alex Shoemaker

Alex Shoemaker

Experience

Alex Shoemaker is a Florida-based journalist and handyman who has extensive experience in home remodeling and house flipping. He has worked for numerous print and digital publications and has won awards for writing, photography and pagination.

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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

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If You Notice Blue Reflectors on the Road, Here’s What They’re Telling You

No, those blue reflectors on the road aren’t random. They’re critical for emergency crews to locate an important marker quickly.
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The Truth Behind Why Some Coins Have Grooves And Others Don’t

Ever noticed ridges on some coins? You're not alone. Why do some some U.S. coins have them, where do they came from, and are they still important?
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Beware of This Auto Dealer Trick That Can Add Thousands to Your Loan

This common dealer financing trick can quietly raise your interest rate and add thousands to your car loan without most buyers realizing it.