Laurie M. Nichols is a registered contractor in the State of Massachusetts and the owner of a home repair business since 2016. She is also a real estate investor who buys, rehabs and rents multifamily properties, since 2009. Laurie draws on her experience, and home repair and improvement skills, to write articles for Family Handyman. When she's not fixing stuff or writing about fixing stuff, she can often be found teaching her two sons how to fix stuff, too.
When You're Too Old To Move Furniture
Experts say age, strength and safety decide if you can move furniture.
Family Handyman · 1m
Monthly Home Maintenance Checklist
Prevent costly home repairs with this expert-backed monthly maintenance guide.
Family Handyman · 1m
The Best DIY Skill Is Knowing When to Stop
A lifelong DIYer learned the hard way that good judgment beats knowing how to use every tool.
Family Handyman · 2m