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Manasa Reddigari

Contributing Writer

About

Manasa Reddigari has tackled topics ranging from computer software to home remodeling in her decade-plus 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!

More from Manasa Reddigari

Painting vs Staining a Deck: The Better Finish for Your Structure
Painting & Finishing

What’s the Difference? Painting vs. Staining the Deck

By Manasa Reddigari

Sprinkler irrigating flower bed on grass lawn with water in summer garden.
Lawn Care

How Long Should You Water Your Lawn?

By Manasa Reddigari, Paul Rankin

Tile slate roof on a cottage.
Curb Appeal

18 Common Types of Roof Shingles for Residential Homes

By Manasa Reddigari, Tom Scalisi, Updated by Theresa Clement

Best Gardening Gloves
Clothing & Gear

The Best Gardening Gloves to Protect Your Hands in the Yard

By Glenda Taylor, Tiffany Lewis, Manasa Reddigari, Paul Rankin

Close up view of the tops of wire hangers hanging on a closet rod, holding clothes and handbags.
Storage

20 Big Ideas for Organizing Small Closets

By Manasa Reddigari, Eleanor Chalstrom

Table filled with the best paint primers tested and reviewed.
Paint Needs

The Best Paint Primers for Every Surface and Project

By Debbie Wolfe, Manasa Reddigari

The Best Shower Caulk Options
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

The Best Caulk for Showers of 2026: Tested and Reviewed

By Manasa Reddigari, Tom Scalisi

The Best Closet Systems installed in a large walk-in closet and filled with clothes
Storage & Organizing

The Best Closet Systems of 2026

By Manasa Reddigari, Michelle Larson

Woman uses a green microfiber cloth to wipe a glass cooktop.
Appliances

This is How to Get Your Glass Cooktop Cleaner Than It’s Ever Been

By Manasa Reddigari, Donna Boyle Schwartz

Red kettle, vinegar bottle, and sponge on a glass cooktop.
Cleaning

How to Descale a Kettle

By Manasa Reddigari, Kat Hodgins

A yellow desk stop a cow-print rug
Cleaning Supplies

These Are the Best Ways to Spend $20 on Your Home

By Manasa Reddigari

A group of the best ladders together next to the side of a barn or house
Tools & Materials

We Spent 15 Hours Testing The Best Ladders for Home Maintenance Tasks

By Glenda Taylor, Manasa Reddigari, Tiffany Lewis

Lit carved pumpkins on grass
Pest Control

How to Preserve Pumpkins Without Harming Wildlife

By Gretchen Heber, Manasa Reddigari

An intruder with a ski bask breaks into a dimly lit kitchen.
Home Security

38 Easy Ways to Protect Your Home From Break-Ins

By Manasa Reddigari, Updated by Paul Rankin

How to Get Rid of Clothes Moths
Pests

Solved! What to Do When You Have Moths in the Closet

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila, Updated by Gretchen Heber

Woman wearing cleaning gloves sprays water into sink from faucet.
Cleaning & Organizing

8 Ways to De-Stink Your Kitchen Sink

By Manasa Reddigari

Troubleshoot a Smoky Fireplace with These Tips
Fireplaces & Chimneys

Why Is There Fireplace Smoke in My Home?

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

Here's The Best Time to Buy Appliances, Large and Small
Appliances

This Is the Best Time to Buy New Appliances at Rock-Bottom Prices

By Manasa Reddigari

A wooden fence is in front of a cherry laurel hedge.
Exterior

The Most Affordable Ways to Fence in a Yard

By Theresa Clement, Manasa Reddigari

The Best Window Fan Options
HVAC

We Tested Several Window Fans—Our Favorite Made Warm Days More Bearable

By Stacey L. Nash, Manasa Reddigari, Tony Carrick