Ezekiel Maina
School
Dedan Kimathi University Of Technology
Expertise
Home Repair, Gardening, Interior Décor
- An avid DIY enthusiast and self-proclaimed home staging pro, Ezekiel constantly seeks new ways to spruce up his living space.
- Ezekiel can't resist the charm of a well-maintained mid-century modern home and is a sucker for a good before-and-after renovation story.
- His contributions to House Digest have included articles illuminating the intricacies of interior décor, demystifying the complexities of real estate investing, and imparting invaluable wisdom on home repair.
Experience
Ezekiel Maina has been weaving stories online for six years and has carved himself a niche in gardening hacks and DIY projects since joining House Digest in 2023. He exhibits an uncanny ability to translate complex and bland how-to guides into exciting stories that inspire readers and make it easy for them to transform their indoor and outdoor spaces and conquer the challenges therein. While his expertise and knowledge span various subjects, his personal favorite among his extensive collection of articles is "All The Ways You Can Repurpose Old Sports Equipment In Your Home." Take your time to dive into his writings, and you'll, sooner than expected, find every piece of content a doorway to unlocking the house or garden of your dreams.
Education
Ezekiel Maina studied electrical and electronics engineering at the Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.
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Stories By Ezekiel Maina
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If your St. Augustine grass is looking a little rough, there are a few tips that can help you bring it back to life. Here's what you need to do.
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If you have a variety of old and unused tools from a long career in your home garden, consider these ways to repurpose them before throwing them out.
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Are you getting rid of an old box spring, perhaps to make your bed more comfortable? Discover 19 ways to turn the springs into decorative pieces for your home.
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If you're looking to add some new outdoor seating to your patio or yard, try this DIY idea. It's super simple and doesn't require a lot of materials.
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If your countertops are worn-down or outdated, we've listed 27 ways you could update them. These ideas are worth the cost, whether budget-friendly or high-end.
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The garage is often filled with lots of small items that can soon become disorganized. Find out how to tidy up this space with some old peanut butter jars.
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There's something so special about early blooms after the gray days of winter. Find out when to prune these beautiful trees for optimal blooms year after year.
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Does your property have less-than-ideal soil, perhaps that's sandy or doesn't contain lots of nutrients? Discover 24 plants that you could grow on your land.
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Does your bedding have a slightly musty or stale scent? Try giving it a fresh fragrance with an all-natural solution involving one key essential oil.
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White sneakers are among the most difficult laundry items to clean. Scrub out those marks and keep your shoes looking fresh with one household ingredient.
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Are your window blinds broken or simply worn down because of regular use? Instead of throwing them away, repurpose your blinds into useful or decorative items.
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Hopefully, while painting, you wore clothes you don't mind getting paint on. If you didn't, here's how to remove laundry paint stains with a common ingredient.
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The secret weapon against spurge weed: Discover how this kitchen staple transforms your lawn into a weed-free haven faster than you can say "greener grass."
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Pondering what to do with old sports equipment? Hold off on crowding donation bins - your outdated stuff is a goldmine of decorative possibilities.
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Not much is as dreaded as super glue spills. Not only is it hard to clean, but it's not easy to remove from your hands -- unless you have this first aid staple.
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If you're tired of high-maintenance, water-sucking lawns, you may be interested in planting a chamomile lawn. Here are its benefits and how to plant it.
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Pruning and thinning is an important step in maintaining healthy trees and shrubs. This is the best time of year to prune your garden's fig trees.
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If you're having issues with dried paint mucking up your beautiful hardwood floors, one natural ingredient could be a much needed potential savior.
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If you have red spruce trees in your yard, you should know their season preference for maintenance. Learn here the time of year that's best to prune them in.
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Onions are not the simplest crops to grow in your garden. You can make it easier by learning the most avoidable mistakes before you start planting.
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Few enemies of cleanliness lurk in the shadows of our frenzied days as nefariously as the rogue oil stain, but you're probably already equipped to fight them.
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If you've noticed tiny, fluffy white insects on your Christmas cactus, they're most likely mealybugs. Discover an easy way to get rid of these common pests.
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During the winter months, freezing temperatures and other changes can have a negative impact on your pine trees. Here's how to care for them.
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While many believe that lettuce is easy to grow, there are many common mistakes you could be making that are leading to a less-than-desirable harvest.
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You may have heard of the push for leaving your leaves unraked on your lawn, but as it turns out, this practice is not ideal for all regions. Here's why.
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Iron-based metals are susceptible to stubborn rust, and you might be wondering how to get rid of it. Here's a must-have product that's cheap and effective.
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Those with larger yards might be looking for ways to change the aesthetic. Check out these popular mowing patterns you should try out on your lawn.