Erica Finamore

Erica is a New York-based home decor enthusiast who, yes, puts her books in rainbow order. Her work has appeared in Food Network Magazine, HGTV Magazine, Refinery 29, Cosmopolitan and Real Simple and others. Erica has a lot of stuff and a tiny apartment, so she is well versed in organization and space-saving hacks. In her free time Erica likes to hunt for New York's best pancakes, do craft projects and take long-ish walks with her shaggy dachshund, Leslie Knope.
Before & After: A Beige Kitchen Goes from Boring to Bright in Just 3 Months
Renovation Diaries
You've got to see the dazzling herringbone backsplash!
Erica Finamore
Jul 23, 2022
5 Things Your Airbnb Hosts Wish You Wouldn’t Do (and 2 They Wish You Would!)
Kitchn's Week Off
Because it’s never anyone's goal to upset their Airbnb host!
Erica Finamore
Jun 30, 2022
3 Things This DIYer Would Change About Her Kitchen Renovation
Renovation Diaries
A DIY blogger cuts costs by completing her kitchen remodel herself and learns big lessons in the process.
Erica Finamore
May 28, 2022
Before & After: A Boring, Builder-Grade Kitchen Gets a DIY Update with Nancy Meyers Vibes
Renovation Diaries
Wait until you see the pretty wallpaper!
Erica Finamore
May 28, 2022
This DIY Blogger Created Her Very Own Dream Kitchen for Less than $6,000
Renovation Diaries
Doing a lot herself saved quite a bundle!
Erica Finamore
May 28, 2022
The Very Best Organizers These Renters Ever Bought for Their Kitchens
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
Number 3 is a favorite among Kitchn editors!
Erica Finamore
May 26, 2022
This Super-Popular Cleaner Magically Restored My (Very Stained) Stainless Steel Sink
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
It removes even the toughest stains.
Erica Finamore
May 16, 2022
2 Brilliant Painting Hacks You Need to Know Before You Even Think About Picking Up a Roller
Tips from The Kitchn
No more messy paint can!
Erica Finamore
May 6, 2022
The Secret Button on Your Garbage Disposal You Really Need to Know About
Tips from The Kitchn
It could save you a visit from the plumber.
Erica Finamore
May 4, 2022
This Apartment Kitchen Got a Major Makeover for $2,100 — Here’s How the Creative Renters Stretched Every Dollar
Renovation Diaries
They spent $237 on the new backsplash and countertop restoration.
Erica Finamore
Apr 23, 2022
Before & After: This 100-Square-Foot Kitchen Got a Big, Beautiful Upgrade for Just $2,100
Renovation Diaries
Wait until you see their backsplash!
Erica Finamore
Apr 23, 2022
This Super Cool Backsplash Came Together for Just $137
Renovation Diaries
It's inspired by a bottle of wine and the couple's Korean culture.
Erica Finamore
Apr 23, 2022
7 Things That Make Your Kitchen Feel Smaller than It Really Is, According to Interior Designers
Tips from The Kitchn
Plus, pro advice for what to do instead.
Erica Finamore
Apr 12, 2022
The Former Curator of the Met Costume Institute Swears by This Stain Remover — So I Tried It on My Dirty Dish Towels
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
See how it cleaned up a greasy dish towel after a messy brunch session.
Erica Finamore
Apr 6, 2022
The Super-Important Thing You Need to Clean in Your Kitchen Every 6 Months, According to an Appliance Repair Pro
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
It could help you save money on your next electric bill.
Erica Finamore
Feb 27, 2022
This Stylish Kitchen Was Rebuilt from the Studs for $28,000 — Here’s How Every Dollar Was Spent
Renovation Diaries
The couple sold their not-too-old appliances to make money to buy new ones!
Erica Finamore
Feb 19, 2022
This Kitchen Renovation Took 6 Years to Complete — And the Homeowners’ Patience Paid Off in a Big Way
Renovation Diaries
Worth the wait!
Erica Finamore
Feb 19, 2022
Before & After: This Dated Kitchen Needed a Major Overhaul — It Was Done in 2 Phases and Now It’s Pure Perfection
Renovation Diaries
It's so gorgeous and roomy! Check out the before and afters!
Erica Finamore
Feb 19, 2022
This Brilliant Amazon Find Makes It So Much Easier to Clean Up Greasy Deep-Fry Messes
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
You get two packs for $13.
Erica Finamore
Feb 11, 2022
7 Things You Should Never Do with Your Face Mask — And the 5 Things You Definitely Should
Tips from The Kitchn
Plus, a link to buy a box of legit N95 masks.
Erica Finamore
Feb 1, 2022
Before & After: A Dark and Dated Kitchen Gets a Gorgeous Jungalow-Style Makeover
Renovation Diaries
Inspired by pro designer Justina Blakeney, this couple gave their North Carolina kitchen a dramatic transformation.
Erica Finamore
Dec 21, 2021
This Boho Kitchen Got Its Chic New Look for Less than $30,000 — Here’s How Every Dollar Was Spent
Renovation Diaries
Plus, how they still had enough to splurge on quartz counters!
Erica Finamore
Dec 21, 2021
This Couple’s Kitchen Reno Started With One Smart Decision — And It Made The Whole Thing A Million Times Easier
Renovation Diaries
It really helped with all those big and little decisions!
Erica Finamore
Dec 21, 2021
This Retro Kitchen Got a Floor-to-Ceiling Renovation for $16,000 — Here’s How Every Dollar Was Spent
Renovation Diaries
Plus, how they stayed within budget and saved money in the long run.
Erica Finamore
Nov 27, 2021
Before & After: A Run-Down 1950s Kitchen Gets a DIY Cottage Makeover
Renovation Diaries
Despite a few mishaps along the way, this DIY kitchen in New Bedford is now a bright and airy stunner.
Erica Finamore
Nov 27, 2021
This Couple Learned How to DIY Their Kitchen Renovation — And It Was the Best Decision They Ever Made
Renovation Diaries
Taking on a full kitchen remodel is one thing, but deciding to do-it-yourself can be a budget-friendly and satisfying reward.
Erica Finamore
Nov 27, 2021
We Tried 5 Methods for Cleaning Ceramic Casserole Dishes — And the Winner Is Ridiculously Effective
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
Can a Magic Eraser or a dryer sheet win our showdown? Let's find out!
Erica Finamore
Nov 14, 2021
These Trader Joe’s Brownies Will Always Make Me Think of My Late Husband
Groceries
I can still picture the smile on his face while he ate them for the first time.
Erica Finamore
Oct 15, 2021