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

Do You Know What That Little Button on Your Seat Belt Is For?

Discover the purpose of a seat belt stop button and why it’s essential for convenience and safety. Learn where it’s located, what happens if it breaks, and how to replace it easily.

Here’s What the Wrench Light On Your Dashboard Means

Here are the first steps to take if you see this light pop up while driving.

Here’s What Those Tall Green Fins On the Highway Are Actually For

Discover how headlight shields reduce glare from oncoming traffic, what they look like, and how they improve night driving safety along with other helpful traffic control devices.