Location
Pensacola, Florida
School
University of Oregon
Expertise
Carpentry and tiling, Home remodeling, Decor trends
- Alex purchased his first home in 2019, a fixer-upper, and quickly developed a love for home improvement.
- His passion for journalism has enabled him to share his love of DIY projects and thoughtful takes on the renovation industry with his readers.
- He spends most of his time tinkering around the house and sharing his love of home improvement with his children.
Experience
Alex is an award-wining journalist with experience writing, editing, photographing, and designing for numerous print and digital publications across the United States. His work has been published in Family Handyman, House Beautiful, Parents, Readers Digest, Taste of Home, and more. He also publishes a home improvement blog, Shoe Makes New, with his wife, Emma. As a writer for House Digest, Alex enjoys covering trends in home design, renovation tips, and all things DIY.
Education
Alex earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Oregon.
House Digest uses a knowledgeable team of editors, writers, and experts to create all our content. We dive deep into the always-evolving conversations surrounding design and home trends, striving to deliver the most current and helpful tips, strengthened by expert takes and tutorials from our talented team.
As we cover many fields of expertise, we make it a priority to ensure every beat remains fresh and comprehensive. Additional information on our editorial process available here.
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Pressure washing your vinyl siding might seem like an intuitive task, but there are some careful considerations you should keep in mind to do it safely.
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