Erica Young

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Freelance Writer at The Family Handyman

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Kitchen Color Showdown: Dark vs. White

2 weeks ago | familyhandyman.com | Erica Young

For the last few years, white kitchens have dominated the interior design space. When remodeling, most people (me included!) opted for white cabinets, white countertops, and even a white backsplash. While white kitchens still have their place, dark and moody kitchens have entered the chat. Dark green cabinets, rich black countertops, and espresso wood tones are becoming more and more common. So the question is, dark vs. white kitchen-which one should you choose?
Bathroom Upgrades That Aren't Worth the Hype

3 weeks ago | familyhandyman.com | Erica Young

The bathroom is one of the most complicated and expensive rooms to renovate in your home. According to NerdWallet, "a bathroom remodel typically ranges from about $6,600 to $18,000." So, making mistakes in the design can be a big headache down the road, both financially and logistically. We spoke to renovation and interior design experts to find out which overhyped bathroom upgrades you should avoid. Overhyped Bathroom UpgradesTrendy DoorsThere's nothing wrong with wanting a trendy bathroom.
Decor Tips & Ideas to Help Improve Your Mood

1 month ago | familyhandyman.com | Erica Young

Looking on the bright side can be a helpful tool when dealing with life's everyday struggles. But have you ever applied that notion to home decor? By tackling design challenges and trying your best to create a cozy home, you can make lemonade out of lemons! Because as we know, your environment has a big effect on your stress level, productivity and overall wellbeing. Here's how to use the concept of "lemonading" to improve your mood with home decor. What is Lemonading?
How to Properly Clean Thrifted Dishes So You Don’t Ruin Them

1 month ago | tasteofhome.com | Erica Young

ANZELETTI/GETTY IMAGES Home Home & Living Cleaning & Organizing ANZELETTI/GETTY IMAGES Published on May 23, 2025 Save Saved Saving Beautiful vintage dishes and glassware are fun to find at the thrift store, but what's the safest way to wash them? Now Trending Thrifting dishware is good for your pocket and the environment, while also adding unique style to your dinner party tablescape. If you’re a thrifter, you know the rush of finding that one-of-a-kind vintage Pyrex or wine glass (even...
This Is the One Part of Your Fridge You Forget to Spring Clean

2 months ago | tasteofhome.com | Erica Young

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How To Balance a Fireplace and a TV

2 months ago | familyhandyman.com | Erica Young

A cozy fireplace makes for a beautiful focal point in your living room, but how does it affect the TV location? Incorporating both elements into your layout can be a design challenge- because essentially, they are two large rectangles fighting for attention. Many people choose to mount the TV over the fireplace, but is that really the best choice? We spoke to interior designer and architect Matthew Coates to walk you through how to create a balanced space with a TV and a fireplace.
8 Ways and Ideas for Storing Backpacks in an Apartment

2 months ago | familyhandyman.com | Erica Young

If you have kids, you're probably familiar with the 3 o'clock chaos, as I like to call it. It's that time of day when your kids get home from school and leave a pile of backpacks, shoes, and lunchboxes by the front door. Implementing a backpack storage system can make a world of difference, but it is especially challenging if you live in a small home or apartment. We searched for answers and found these creative apartment backpack storage ideas.
How to Best Organize and Store Sports Equipment

Mar 20, 2025 | familyhandyman.com | Erica Young

I'm an organized person who loves to tackle a messy closet with my label maker, but one area of my family's life has so far been elusive to my organizing efforts: my kids' sports equipment. No matter what storage system I put in place, it seems my house is still littered with balls, cleats, sports bags, and football flags. But it's time for a change! I've researched and gathered some genius sports equipment storage solutions to help you (and me!) finally get a handle on the equipment avalanche.
This Is Why Your Stainless Steel Pots and Pans Look Cloudy

Mar 5, 2025 | tasteofhome.com | Erica Young

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This Is Why Your Can Opener Is Always Rusty

Jan 27, 2025 | tasteofhome.com | Erica Young

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