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
How to Prevent the Most Common House Fires This Christmas Season
Keep your house safe from fires during the holidays with these tips.
Five of the Best Indoor Winter Flowering Plants (That Aren’t Poinsettias)
Make a decorative splash with these vibrant winter flowering plants for the holidays.
Five Ways to Find Your Property Lines
Find your property lines before you do any construction or major landscaping on your property in order to avoid costly mistakes.
These Arlo, Blink, and Eufy Security Cameras are on Sale at Amazon for Early Black Friday
Select cameras are up to 55% off during this sale.
The Best Ways to Attract Cardinals to Your Yard This Winter
Feed your neighborhood cardinals and help them get through the winter with these simple tips.
You Can Use Your Wood Stove to Heat Multiple Rooms
Use your wood-burning stove to keep your whole house cozy with these simple steps.
The Best Alternatives to a Gas-Powered Leaf Blower
If you're ready to make the switch from gas to electric, here are some of the best lawn tools to check out.
Use These Different Ice Packs on Every Part of Your Body
Get the best pain relief possible out of your ice pack.
These DIY Room Dividers Can Help Break Up Your Open Floor Plan
Tame your space and bring some order to your open plan with these ideas.
How to Add a Light Switch to Any Existing Outlet
It's not too complicated and can make brightening up a room a lot more convenient.
You Can Fix These Common Hot Water Heater Problems Yourself
Here's what you can try before throwing in the towel and calling a plumber.
The Best Ways to Clean and Care for Natural Wood Cabinets
Keep that beautiful woodgrain gleaming with these tips.
The Best (and Cheapest) Ways to Add a Little ‘Cottagecore’ Style to Your Home
Add some charm, some calm, and some simple elegance with this decor.
10 Podcasts That Will Make You a Better DIYer
These podcasts can help you with your DIY home improvement projects—or at least help you laugh about them.
Five Fixes for Leaky Gutters That You Can DIY
You really don't need to hire a professional to fix these common gutter problems.
‘Biophilic Design’ Is the New Home Decor Trend
Create a calming, nature-inspired interior without breaking the bank.
These Are the Best Power Tools for Pumpkin Carving
Here's how a jigsaw, a sawzall, an oscillating saw, and a power drill stack up as pumpkin-carving tools.
You Should Build a Pain ‘Tool Kit’ to Manage Flare-Ups
Emergency preparedness isn't reserved for weather events.
The Ryobi Storm Kit Is a Must-Have for Weather Emergencies
This new storm kit is compatible with your existing Ryobi battery system.
Whether you plan to store your e-bike, or ride all winter long, there are some things you need to do.