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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 Tool Gifts for Landscaping and Garden Enthusiasts
 
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You Can Turn Your Shop Vac Into a Leaf Blower
 
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All The Tools You Need to Clean Your Gutters Without Getting on a Ladder
 
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Move Some Serious Snow With These Tools That Don't Need a Power Source
 
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