Emily Fazio

Home Improvement & DIY Specialist

Emily Fazio is a Home Improvement and DIY Specialist and the author behind Merrypad, a home improvement and DIY lifestyle blog. Emily develops content for Discovery including HGTV.com and DIYNetwork.com, among other influential interior design and homesteading websites. Her partnerships include companies such as Legrand, Sherwin-Williams, Stihl, and Kohler. Emily studied at St. Bonaventure University.

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Co-authored Articles (10)

How to

Hang Shelves Without Nails

If you’re living in an apartment, dorm, or similar place, you’ve probably run up against the dreaded “no modifications” rule that prevents you from fixing objects to your wall using nails. Never fear, though, as ...

How to

Hang Window Boxes

Window boxes are a beautiful way to add color and style to your home’s exterior. They are very versatile, as you can choose any color and plant that you prefer. They can even be a convenient addition to a kitchen if yo...

How to

Install a Flat Panel TV on a Wall With No Wires Showing

Mounting a TV on your wall allows you to watch it comfortably without using an entertainment center, but the cables may look messy when they hang down. While it’s against electrical code to run your TV’s power cable ...

How to

Hang a Door

Hanging a new door in a door frame seems like a simple task, but doing it incorrectly can result in uneven gaps in the spaces around the door, or worse, a door that won't even latch. Following these steps will help you t...

How to

Level a Door

An uneven door can be unsightly and annoying, especially if it keeps catching and sticking to the door frame. Luckily, there are a few ways you can fix the issue and make your door level again. If the door itself is unev...

How to

Hang a TV on a Plaster Wall

Plaster is a very durable way to cover walls, but its strength is also a downside when you’re hanging things around your home. A heavy object like a TV has to be anchored to the wood support beams inside the wall. Alth...

How to

Recaulk Kitchen Counter Where It Meets the Backsplash

If the caulk where your kitchen counter and backsplash meet has worn away over time, it may be time to recaulk the area. Fortunately, this is a simple project you can do yourself. To help you out, we'll walk you through ...

How to

Remove Caulk

When caulk has lost its effectiveness, it needs to be replaced. Before you can apply new caulk, though, you'll need to remove the old stuff. Some of the principles used in removing caulk can also be used to remove caulk ...

How to

Eliminate Dog Smell

Having dogs in the house can be such a delight. They provide companionship and love, but they can also stink up your house if you’re not careful. In order to get rid of the dog smell in your house, you’ll need to tar...

How to

Prevent Water Stains on Bathroom Walls

Hard water stains can be really frustrating, especially if they continue popping up on your bathroom walls. These stains are caused by extra minerals in your water supply, which causes long-term build-up and staining in ...