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Elizabeth Heath

Elizabeth Heath

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Elizabeth Heath is a travel, lifestyle and home improvement writer based in rural Umbria, Italy. Her work appears in The Washington Post, Travel + Leisure, Reader's Digest, TripSavvy and many other publications, and she is the author of several guidebooks. Liz's husband is a stonemason and together, they are passionate about the great outdoors, endless home improvement projects, their tween daughter and their dogs. She covers a variety of topics for Family Handyman and is always ready to test out a new pizza oven or fire pit.

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Articles

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How To Deal With the Grooves When Painting Wood Paneling

Ready to paint that old wood paneling, but not sure what to do with the grooves? Get rid of them with joint compound.
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10 Outdoor Fireplace Maintenance Tips

Follow these tips to keep your outdoor fireplace burning brightly and safely for years to come.
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Is There a Best Time To Move?

The timing of your household move may be out of your control. But if you can choose, there is a best time, according to moving experts.