About
Lisa Galek has worked as a writer and editor for over 20 years, covering lifestyle, home, and travel for publications such as Apartment Therapy, Business Insider, Refinery29, and more.
Experience
Lisa was born and raised in the Midwest, and she practically grew up on worksites. Everything she knows about home improvement, from painting to tiling, she learned from her father, a professional contractor and home builder. Today, she’s obsessed with shopping for secondhand home decor, home organization trends, and anything that helps her simplify her life.
Education
Lisa graduated from Baldwin-Wallace University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and earned a Master of Arts in religious studies from John Carroll University.
Highlights
- Specialties: DIY, cleaning, pool care, remodeling, interior design, home improvement, real estate, family/kids, storage, organization, repurposing, upcycling, home decor, product reviews, minimalism, and secondhand shopping
- Education: Bachelor of Arts in English from Baldwin-Wallace University; Master of Arts in religious studies from John Carroll University
Proudest DIY
“My husband and I have lived in three different older homes, remodeling each one over the years. We currently reside in a fully renovated 1970s colonial in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio, with our three children.”
