Manasa Reddigari
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Manasa Reddigari has tackled topics ranging from computer software to home remodeling in her more-than-a-decade-long career as a writer and editor. During her stint as a scribe, she's been featured by leading outlets in the real estate, home improvement, and lifestyle niches such as Trulia, Stikwood, and Brit + Co. Her design philosophy is, if you can dream it, you can DIY it! Connect with her on her website, copyhabit.com, or LinkedIn to find out what she's been writing about lately.
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House fires are more common than you probably realize: The U. S. Fire Administration reports that, in 2020, at least 372,000 home fires occurred. These fires resulted in more than 2,600 d...
Many homeowners rely on a secure home safe to keep important documents and small amounts of money or jewelry under lock and key. This precaution is more than warranted, since property cri...
A fence that keeps out nosy neighbors and possible intruders can also boost your home’s curb appeal without breaking the bank. While fencing materials such as aluminum ($45 to $65 per lin...
Darkness needn’t put a damper on backyard activities like swimming and barbecuing. By installing backyard lighting, you can keep the party going long after dusk, boost outdoor ambiance, a...
Kit homes, also called catalog or mail-order homes, come shipped to your door in flat-packs with precut (and often partially assembled) materials you can assemble yourself on your propert...
Q: I want to repaint my front door to add curb appeal and cover up some old water stains. How do I choose between oil- and water-based paints, combination paint-primers, and all the other...
While there are many advantages to putting up an artificial Christmas trees, purists will say that there’s nothing like the real thing (and nothing that smells quite as good). In fact, th...
Learn about the magic (and lots of hard work) that goes into putting on this holiday tradition.
Avoid these dangerous errors when using a ladder, and you can safely complete your home maintenance projects without any surprise trips to the emergency room.
For old house enthusiasts, the historic charm of a vintage home can outweigh even the most tempting of today's modern amenities.