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Erica Young

School: BA in Journalism and Mass Communication

Expertise: home decor, organization, cleaning, landscaping and DIY projects

Erica Young

  • Published in Family Handyman, Taste of Home, POPSUGAR, The Belladonna, Your Tango, The Organized Mom, Reader's Digest and Curbly.
  • Passionate about home decor, organization, cleaning, landscaping and DIY projects.
  • BA in Journalism and Mass Communication.

Experience

Erica Young is a freelance writer specializing in home trends and lifestyle topics. She contributes regularly to Family Handyman, and has written about home decor, organization, cleaning, landscaping and DIY projects. Erica’s work has also appeared in Taste of Home, POPSUGAR, The Belladonna, Your Tango, The Organized Mom, Reader's Digest and Curbly.

Education

BA in Journalism and Mass Communication

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

8 Extravagant Holiday Decoration Displays to Spark Some Inspiration

Go big or go home! These extra festive Christmas decorations are sure to make your holidays memorable.

How to Convert Any Room into a Guest Bedroom for the Holidays

No guest room? No problem. Find out how to transform any room into a comfortable retreat for your holiday visitors.

The Gas Rewards Programs That’ll Really Save You Money at the Pump

These gas rewards programs will help you earn discounts at the pump, and put extra cash in your pocket!