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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NOVEMBER 7, 2017 | TUESDAY
How To: Remove Spray Paint

Do-it-yourselfers love spray paint as a fast, fun way to complete projects or breathe new life into tired décor. Accidents happen, though—usually when that blast of color strays outside i...

OCTOBER 23, 2017 | MONDAY
Solved! How High to Install a Light Switch

Q: Our screened-in porch is undergoing some updates, including the installation of overhead lights and addition of a small outdoor kitchen set.  Is there standard light switch height I sh...

OCTOBER 19, 2017 | THURSDAY
America's Most Indestructible Buildings

While a severe earthquake, hurricane, or nuclear disaster could easily destroy most buildings, there exists a rare breed of structures that would emerge practically unscathed and as strik...

OCTOBER 17, 2017 | TUESDAY
How to Preserve Pumpkins Without Harming Wildlife

The scariest sight on your porch this Halloween might not be the ghoulish grin on your jack-o’-lantern’s face, but rather the rot, mold, and mildew—and the creepy crawlers—that inevitably...

OCTOBER 16, 2017 | MONDAY
14 Entryway Ideas to Steal for Your Home

First impressions are the most lasting. Ensure that your home makes a memorable one by designing an entryway that features dazzling decor, functional furnishings, bold lighting fixtures, ...

OCTOBER 13, 2017 | FRIDAY
20 Big Ideas for Organizing Small Closets

Closets in every kind of home seem to shrink a little smaller each day. When the shelves start sagging and clothing piles up on the floor, it’s time to confront those closet fears. Luckil...

OCTOBER 13, 2017 | FRIDAY
All You Need to Know About Venetian Plaster

The age-old surface treatment of Venetian plaster is making a comeback in modern homes.  Mostly used on interior walls or ceilings, it mimics the multi-toned, three-dimensional effect of ...

OCTOBER 11, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
6 Ways to Stop Chimney Fires Before They Start

There are more than 25,000 chimney fires incurring $125 million-plus in property damage every year in the United States. That damage is largely due to flames in the lower chimney migratin...

OCTOBER 11, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
After Disaster: 8 U.S. Cities That Went from Ruin to Rebirth

Whether leveled by tornadoes, flooded by hurricanes, or scorched by fires, these great American cities have risen from the rubble to become revitalized burgs bearing little resemblance to...

OCTOBER 6, 2017 | FRIDAY
11 Incredible Mansions That No One Wants to Buy

Have you ever passed by a wow-worthy residence that's had a "For Sale" sign on display for what seems like an eternity and wondered why no one has scooped up the property? With real estat...