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Becca Lewis

Becca Lewis

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels.

Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied technical theater and design. She has a background in carpentry and fabrication and has worked in specialty shops, using a wide variety of tools and materials, for more than 20 years.

Becca has also written for Angi, where she specializes in creating guides for DIY, home maintenance, and renovations, and she indulges her love of sci-fi and fantasy by writing about entertainment and science for Giant Freakin Robot. She serves on the board of the Good Junk Sanctuary in Portland, Oregon, focusing on community engagement in the DIY and reuse space.

MORE BY Becca

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The Best Gifts for DIYers and Woodworkers
 
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How to Retrieve Something You've Flushed Down the Toilet
 
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How to Get a Rebate on Energy-Efficient Appliances and Home Upgrades
 
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Seven Ways to Freshen Up Your Brick Exterior Without Painting It White
 
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Conduct Your Own Annual 'Home Inspection' to Check for These Hidden Problems
 
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The Best Deals on Ryobi Tools During Home Depot's Labor Day Sale
 
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Why You Need to Check Your Garage for Leaks Now
 
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Complete Your Fall Home-Maintenance Tasks With These Labor Day Sales
 
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These Bathroom and Kitchen Fixtures Are up to 90% Off Right Now for Labor Day
 
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Five Creative Ways to Use Your Cordless Drill
 
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Five Ways to Add the Best of '90s Design to Your Home for Cheap
 
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Five Ways to Cool Down Your Upstairs If It’s Always Too Hot
 
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Eight Ways to Hang Pictures Without Making Holes in the Walls
 
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How the Italian Tradition of ‘La Passeggiata’ Changed My Evenings
 
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All the Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Do in August
 
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These Milwaukee Tools Are up to 69% off Right Now
 
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Six Simple Upgrades That Can Add Value to Your Home
 
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Six DIY Dining Room Upgrades Under $200
 
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Eight Ways to Make Your Windows Look Bigger
 
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Eight Ways to Maximize Space in a Small Bedroom