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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Although they aren't dangerous to humans, wolf spiders are still unwelcome guests in your home. To easily eliminate them, reach for this garden staple.
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If you want to change the look of your home but don't want to spend a lot at once, consider this easy and affordable paint job even newbie DIYers can try.
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You may have heard plenty of natural solutions to your houseplant woes, but a milk and cinnamon mixture may be your best bet to save your sick plants.
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If you've been a bit overzealous in your fertilization efforts and now find that your lawn is suffering for it, here's how to undo the damage.
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Keeping up with maintenance is a cost-saving way to ensure your appliances last longer. This is the best way to clean your microwave filter.
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If you have a crepe myrtle tree in your yard, here's how to know if you should transplant it as well as the mistakes that may cost you the health of your plant.
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Spiders are beneficial for a lot of good reasons, but that doesn't change the way we feel about them living in our homes. Try this DIY spray to send them off.
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If flying ants have infiltrated your home, there's a safe and easy way to banish them for good without the use of chemicals. Here's how to do it.
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If you're thinking of redoing the floors in your garage, you may have considered rubber flooring. But before making any moves, take a look at the pros and cons.
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A bee lawn is not only good for drawing helpful pollinators to your space but can also be especially beneficial for those living in dry climates. Here's why.
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If you're noticing unsightly marks on your plants, it could be leaf spot. Here's how to diagnose and treat the disease so it doesn't continue to wreak havoc.
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Sunken gardens are like sunken living rooms, only in your backyard. Their benefits? Think aesthetics, but also water conservation and weather protection.
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While your fridge's water dispenser may not usually be on your cleaning to-do list, it's an easy enough process that you can complete fairly quickly.
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When the cold weather comes knocking, you may reach for the thermostat. But if you begin to smell something burning from your heater, here's what you can do.
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If it's time to give your carefully tended Venus fly trap a new home, here's a guide on how to achieve a successful repotting so it can continue to thrive.
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In order to remove tough stains and make your wood floors look like new, you may be considering bleaching them. Here's how to do it without a professional.
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While quickweed can attract helpful pollinators, it can also wreak havoc on your lawn. Here's how to stop the weed from taking over your yard.
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Repotting the low-maintenance ZZ plant can be a bit tricky, but this simple guide will help even the most novice gardeners repot the plant like an expert.
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Fertilizing your lawn is an important step for maintaining the health of your grass. Here's how potassium factors into your landscaping endeavors.
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The slow and slimy garden pests, slugs, can wreak havoc on your plants. Thankfully, there is one kitchen spice they detest. Learn how to use it to repel slugs.
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Back rolling is a painting technique many might not know of, but when spray painting, it's a second step that can keep inevitable flaws from drying in place.
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If you're thinking of turning your garage floor into a habitable space, you'll want to insulate it. Though this isn't the only time insulation is called for.
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If your floors have experienced water damage, you may believe all hope is lost. However, there are certain steps you can take to bring it back to life.
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Creating lawn stripes is an excellent way of elevating the design of your yard. Here's how to do it with this simple yet effective reel mower hack.
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When temperatures outside become uncomfortably hot, here's how it can affect the trees in your yard as well as what you can do about it.
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Does your carpet look like someone ripped out chunks of it? You may be dealing with carpet moths. Here are the two ingredients you need to get rid of them.
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A stained carpet may seem like the end of the world. Luckily, with the help of this nostalgic cleaner, you may be able to revive it to its former glory.