Alex Shoemaker

Alex Shoemaker

location-pin Florida

Expertise: Demo, tiling, general home improvement topics.

Alex Shoemaker

Alex has completed full bathroom, bedroom and landscape remodeling projects. He and his wife have flipped multiple houses and enjoy sharing tips on DIY and homeownership.

Experience

Alex Shoemaker is a Florida-based journalist and  handyman who has extensive experience in home remodeling and house flipping. He has worked for numerous print and digital publications and has won awards for writing, photography and pagination.

Education

University of Oregon

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

Why So Many Southern Homes Have Blue Porch Ceilings

Ever wondered why some porch ceilings are painted blue? Learn the history, meanings, and modern reasons behind this charming Southern tradition.

What’s the Best USB Cable? Each One’s Pros and Cons Explained

Confused about USB cords? Learn the differences between USB-A, Micro-USB, USB-C, Mini-USB, and Lightning cables—what they do, how fast they are, and which devices they’re best for.

The ‘Da Pinchi Code’ Mystery: An Unexpected Threat to Home Security

Those strange chalk marks outside your home might be more than kids playing. Learn what they could mean and how to keep your home safe.