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 (and When) to Paint an Appliance
You can freshen up your kitchen without shelling out for all new appliances: Here's how to paint them instead.
Use These AI Tools Before Your Next Home Renovation Project
AI can provide design inspiration—and give you an idea of how much it'll all cost.
You Can Save Money on Your Electric Bill With a Portable Heat Pump
Choose the right sized heat pump for your space and get heat with improved efficiency and lower cost.
The Best Way to Remove Old Wallpaper
Here's the simplest way to get rid of stubborn wallpaper.
How to Fix a Buzzing Light Fixture
All the common reasons for a light might start to buzz, and how to stop it once and for all.
How to Fit and Install Snow Chains
Put your snow chains on like a pro with these simple steps.
How to Recycle Every Type of Material Left Over From Your DIY Projects
All of that leftover metal, wood, fabric, and tile can find a new home—if you know where to look.
You Should Join the Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count This Year
You can start an exciting new holiday tradition this year—and contribute to community science.
The Best Gifts for DIYers (That Aren’t Tools)
You can give your favorite DIY enthusiast a great holiday gift without needing to pick out a tool.
The Best Tool Gifts for Landscaping and Garden Enthusiasts
These tools will help anyone own the outdoors, from lawns to fences and everything in between.
The Most Common DIY Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Because "do it yourself" shouldn't include injuring yourself—or worse.
You Can Turn Your Shop Vac Into a Leaf Blower
If you need some leaves cleaned up but don't have easy access to a leaf blower, all you need is a shop vac and these instructions.
All The Tools You Need to Clean Your Gutters Without Getting on a Ladder
Clear away leaves and debris from the ground and without risking your life in the process.
What the New Lead Pipe Replacement Laws Mean for Homeowners
Here's how to navigate the new lead pipe replacement program and make sure that your drinking water is safe.
How to Keep Your Tool Batteries From Dying in Cold Weather
You'll need to insulate your tool batteries from the cold to keep them running even when the temperature drops.
Move Some Serious Snow With These Tools That Don't Need a Power Source
Don't settle for a plain old shovel to dig out from under a winter storm: these ingenious tools don't need a power source (except for you).
These Unusual Cordless Tools Are Surprisingly Useful for Your DIY Projects
Get all your DIY endeavors under control with these cordless tools you never knew you wanted until now.
These Holiday Decorations Aren’t Safe for Local Wildlife (and What to Use Instead)
Here's how to keep birds and other wildlife safe while decorating outdoors this holiday season.
The Differences Between a Drill, Impact Driver, and Hammer Drill (and When to Use Each)
You need the right tool for the right job—but will a cordless drill, a hammer drill, or an impact driver work? Here's how to figure it out.
Ten Clever Ways to Put Up Christmas Lights With Less Stress
May your Christmas decorating experience be stress-free this year, with these tips.