Lucy Hankins

Location

Metro Manila, Philippines

School

University Of The Philippines

Expertise

Sustainability, Kitchen Renovations, DIY

• Lucy has been a writer for almost 11 years now and received one of the top journalism awards in her country.
• She grew up making furniture and renovating rooms in her childhood home as her father — a self-proclaimed handyman — refuses to hire people to do it. Her favorite thing in her house now is a study table they made when she was 12 years old.
• She has a habit of researching intensely and extensively prior to starting a home renovation process, often coming up with pages of documentation that she shares with her friends.

Experience

Lucy Hankins has spent over a decade writing for top news outlets across Asia and beyond. She specializes both in long-form and explainer articles on a wide range of topics, including house design, real estate, and sustainability. Her inspiration mostly comes from walking through neighborhoods and parks not only in her home country, the Philippines but also the many cities she has visited over the years. As a millennial homeowner, Lucy is driven by the desire to improve her own space and is inspired by others in her generation doing the same. She believes that anyone can improve their home with the right guidance. At House Digest, her goal is to provide readers with the knowledge they need to make impactful changes in their homes.

Education

Lucy attended the University of the Philippines.

Stories By Lucy Hankins

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  Garden

  Garden By Lucy Hankins

  Mistakes To Avoid When Sharpening A Chainsaw With A File

  Keeping your chainsaw sharp is an important part of its care and upkeep, but there are some common mistakes you'll want to avoid when using a sharpening file.

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  Garden

  Garden By Lucy Hankins

  Here's How To Sharpen Your Machete's Dull Blade For Precise Gardening Cuts

  Your machete is a great gardening tool, but its hard use makes the blade dull quickly. Here's how to sharpen the blade to keep it in the best condition.

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  Cleaning

  Cleaning By Lucy Hankins

  Never Worry About Dusting Tall Shelves Again By Reusing Old Newspaper

  Dusting any top shelf can be a real pain. Luckily, we've got a hack for reusing old newspaper to keep those tall shelves free and clear of dust.

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  Garden

  Garden By Lucy Hankins

  Can You Add An Edge To Your Pruning Shears With A Kitchen Knife Sharpener?

  When your pruning shears are dull and all you have on-hand is a kitchen knife sharpener, will it do the trick to add an edge? Here's what we know.

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