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Rebecca Torres

Areas of Expertise: Exterior Projects | Furniture Makeovers

Hey, I’m Rebecca, and if you ask me how hard building a fence is, I will probably say, “Eh, let’s find out.” 

It started in my father’s garage in Ohio, where he would slide a tool across the bench and say, “Go on, try it.” My first project was a crooked birdhouse at age 9, and I was prouder of it than anything.

It’s been more than 8 years now, and I have made home and garden building easy to understand and doable for beginners.

I have built and helped others build the projects I write about, including wood fences, raised garden beds, planters, and simple outdoor furniture.

To add to it, I have also completed a hands-on carpentry fundamentals course at a community college in Ohio.

And when I am not building, I’m the family barista, tending my roses, and chasing an idea that somehow turns into a full afternoon project. 

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