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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

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11 Smart Devices to Ward Off Bugs

Want to be bug free? Check out these smart products to help you get rid of those annoying pests.
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What to Do When You Find a Tick in Your House

Tick in the house? Here's what to do to get rid of a tick in the house and tips on how to avoid having a tick in the house again.
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11 Low-Maintenance Flowers You (Practically) Can’t Kill

Whether you're new to gardening or just looking to keep things stress free, these resilient flowers will liven up your landscape without causing you to constantly fuss around with them.