Kym Allison Backer
Kym Allison Backer
Experience
Kym Allison Backer is a New York-based editor and writer who has covered global lifestyle and entertainment for over 20 years. She has been an editor at Ebony, Upscale and Uptown magazines, and a regular contributor to various publications and online media in the U.S. and U.K., including Essence.com, 944 Magazine, Brand Jordan, Pride and Untold. Backer creates engaging, on-trend profiles and pieces on travel (destination and properties), wine and spirits, home decor, products, cuisine and automotive.
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.
