Alex Shoemaker

Alex Shoemaker

location-pin Florida

Expertise: Demo, tiling, general home improvement topics.

Alex Shoemaker

Alex has completed full bathroom, bedroom and landscape remodeling projects. He and his wife have flipped multiple houses and enjoy sharing tips on DIY and homeownership.

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.

Education

University of Oregon

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

10 Tips for Hanging Drywall Using a Lift

Hang drywall alone with the right tools and techniques.

How To Fix a Stuck Throttle Cable on a Lawn Mower

Lawnmower throttle cables can get stuck because of rust and grit, making it difficult to control the mower.

Door Won’t Latch? Here’s an Easy Fix

To fix a door that won't latch, simply file the edge of the strike plate until the latch clicks into place. It's a five-minute fix.