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Erica Young

School: BA in Journalism and Mass Communication

Expertise: home decor, organization, cleaning, landscaping and DIY projects

Erica Young

  • Published in Family Handyman, Taste of Home, POPSUGAR, The Belladonna, Your Tango, The Organized Mom, Reader's Digest and Curbly.
  • Passionate about home decor, organization, cleaning, landscaping and DIY projects.
  • BA in Journalism and Mass Communication.

Experience

Erica Young is a freelance writer specializing in home trends and lifestyle topics. She contributes regularly to Family Handyman, and has written about home decor, organization, cleaning, landscaping and DIY projects. Erica’s work has also appeared in Taste of Home, POPSUGAR, The Belladonna, Your Tango, The Organized Mom, Reader's Digest and Curbly.

Education

BA in Journalism and Mass Communication

Family Handyman Editorial Policies

For more than seven decades, Family Handyman has been providing its audience with ideas, inspiration and step-by-step directions on how to maintain and enhance indoor and outdoor living spaces. In addition to having our own staff of experts, we hire individuals whose skills have been honed through years of experience in the building, plumbing and electrical trades, and as passionate homeowners who have translated DIY (do it yourself) skills into careers as respected creators.

Articles

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Maximize Your Space: 19 Tips to Make a Small Room Feel Bigger

A small space doesn't have to feel cramped, check out these designer tricks for making a small room look bigger.
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8 Japandi Decor Ideas to Transform Your Home

What is Japandi decor and how do you use it in your home? Check out these cozy minimalist spaces to see what it's all about.
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Underconsumption Core: Why We Love It, and How To Achieve It For Yourself

Learn about the underconsumption core trend and how it can improve mental health, your bank account, and the environment.