Emily Fazio

Bio

Emily caught the home improvement bug at an early age and is now a full-time DIYer living in Rochester, NY. The projects she covers on her blog Merrypad range from decorating to demolishing. When not covered in sawdust, she's probably coated in stain, so it’s only natural that she landed at HGTV.com.

Experience

Emily has 12+ years of experience as a marketing freelancer and 15+ years of experience as a DIY blogger.

Education

Emily received a Marketing degree from St. Bonaventure University.

More From Emily

Emily's Articles

We Tested QVC's Electric Ice Scraper and It's So Worth the Money

How to Get Rid of Sweat Stains on Clothing

How to Wash White Clothes

How to Thaw Frozen Pipes

How to Clean Baking Sheets

10 Vacuuming Mistakes You Might Be Making 10 Photos

How to Clean Earrings

How to Make Your Own DIY Toilet Bowl Cleaner

15 Things You Should Never Put Into the Dishwasher 15 Photos

How to Wash and Clean Gardening Gloves

How to Get Ink Out of Clothes

How to Clean Birkenstocks

How to Clean a Stainless Steel Sink

Lil Jon's Most Outrageous Home Designs 22 Photos

How to Get Oil Out of Clothes

'Lakefront Empire': the Glitz, the Glam, the Ozarks and More

How to Get Wax Out of a Candle Jar

How to Make DIY Dishwasher Detergent

Star-Approved Home Makeovers From HGTV's 'Celebrity IOU' 64 Photos

How to Use a Dishwasher

A Must-Try Laundry Stripping Recipe

How to Fix a Zipper

How to Wash Jeans

Hilary Farr's Top 10 Tips for Couples Navigating a Home Renovation 11 Photos

How to Wash a Wool Blanket

Cristi Dozier's Delicious Apple Pie Recipe

How to Make Homemade Glass Cleaner

How to Sew a Hole

How to Sew a Patch

How to Wash an Electric Blanket

How to Remove Acrylic, Latex and Oil-Based Paint From Clothes

How to Get Blood Out of Clothes

Difference Between Laminate and Vinyl Flooring

How to Unclog a Shower Drain

Garbage Disposal Not Working? Try These Fixes

Get to Know Veronica Valencia's Talented Team From HGTV's 'Revealed'

How to Clean White Shoes

How to Remove Sunscreen Stains From Clothes, Upholstery and Car Seats

How to Dry-Clean at Home

Why is My Dishwasher Not Draining?

Emma Roberts Tackles a Thoughtful Kitchen Redesign for Her Family Friend on 'Celebrity IOU' 14 Photos

Actress Taraji P. Henson Surprises Her Housekeeper With a Backyard Oasis Fit for Entertaining 15 Photos

Derek and Julianne Hough Create the Ultimate Wellness Retreat on 'Celebrity IOU' 14 Photos

Jay Leno Sets Out to Surprise First-Time Parents With a Much-Needed Home Remodel 15 Photos

Kristin Davis Delivers a Glamorous Home Makeover For Her Close Friend on 'Celebrity IOU' 15 Photos

How to Wash Shoes in the Washing Machine

Glenn Close Creates a Backyard Oasis for a Fellow Mental Health Advocate on 'Celebrity IOU' 14 Photos

How to Get Rid of Wasps

Kristin Chenoweth Gifts Her Close Friends and Property Managers With a Home Makeover 14 Photos

Heidi Klum Transforms Her Housekeeper's Home Into a Chic Space Suitable For a Multi-Generational Family 14 Photos

40 Stunning Historic Home Renovations 40 Photos

How to Weatherproof Indoor Furniture for Outside Use

Choosing the Right Heating System: Heat Pump vs. Furnace?

How to Get Rid of Spiders

Emily's Galleries

25 Ways You Can Help Your Family Be Zero Waste 26 Photos

Leslie Jordan Transforms His Friends’ Home Into a Southwestern-Inspired Retreat 15 Photos

Tiffany Haddish Transforms Her BFF's Dated House Into a Dream Home 15 Photos

A Creative Remodeling Solution for a Budget-Conscious Homeowner 12 Photos

Kristin Chenoweth Gifts Her Close Friends and Property Managers With a Home Makeover 14 Photos

Meet Our Green-Thumbed Creative Geniuses 22 Photos

Ali Wong Wows Her Long-Time Friend with a Memorable Home Remodel 15 Photos

10 DIY Milestone Christmas Ornaments 10 Photos

Epic Design Ideas From This Season of 'Ty Breaker' 30 Photos

Makeovers We Love From 'Property Brothers: Forever Home' 47 Photos

LeAnn Rimes Surprises Her Biggest Supporter With a Renovated Kitchen and Outdoor Oasis 20 Photos

Transforming a Basic Ranch Into a Modern Beach Dream House 34 Photos

10 Modern Sliding Door Systems to Inspire Your Home Remodel 10 Photos

Buying a New Cooktop? Read This First. 10 Photos

Dave and Jenny Marrs' 'Rock the Block' House Reveal 50 Photos

Kris Jenner Transforms Her Best Friend's Property Into an Outdoor Oasis 20 Photos

Our Favorite Before-and-After Fixes From 'Help! I Wrecked My House' 59 Photos

10 Ways to Reduce Waste During a Remodel 10 Photos

Emma Roberts Tackles a Thoughtful Kitchen Redesign for Her Family Friend on 'Celebrity IOU' 14 Photos

Knit Easy: Finger Knitting and Arm Knitting Projects We Love 11 Photos

Wilmer Valderrama Turns a Garage into a Guest Suite for His Best Friend 15 Photos

8 Ways to Upcycle Your Collection of Driftwood 8 Photos

10 Ways to Add Value to a Kitchen Remodel 10 Photos

Gwyneth Paltrow Helps Renovate Her Assistant's Mediterranean-Inspired Home 20 Photos

Snoop Dogg Surprises His Business Partner With an At-Home Office and Entertaining Space 15 Photos

Creating a Safe Gathering Space Within a Polynesian-Inspired Home 35 Photos

7 Smart Toys You Can Make For Your Dog 7 Photos

Kristin Davis Delivers a Glamorous Home Makeover For Her Close Friend on 'Celebrity IOU' 15 Photos

Anthony Anderson Surprises His Brother With a Massive Home Renovation 15 Photos

Terry Crews Transforms a Backyard Into an Athletic Oasis on Celebrity IOU 15 Photos

Kate Hudson Transforms an Overgrown Landscape Into a French-Inspired Retreat 15 Photos

Jay Leno Sets Out to Surprise First-Time Parents With a Much-Needed Home Remodel 15 Photos

Idina Menzel Transforms a Detached Garage Into an Office and Athletic Retreat 15 Photos

The Best Spaces From Season 2 of '100 Day Dream Home' 20 Photos

18 Ways to Get Your Kids to Love the Outdoors 18 Photos

Glenn Close Creates a Backyard Oasis for a Fellow Mental Health Advocate on 'Celebrity IOU' 14 Photos

Affordable Kitchen Countertops That Look Like a Million Bucks 30 Photos

10 Ways Nate and Jeremiah Incorporate Personal Keepsakes into Their Designs 11 Photos

Actress Taraji P. Henson Surprises Her Housekeeper With a Backyard Oasis Fit for Entertaining 15 Photos

24 DIY Pallet Projects 24 Photos

Hilary Farr's Top 10 Tips for Couples Navigating a Home Renovation 11 Photos

Heidi Klum Transforms Her Housekeeper's Home Into a Chic Space Suitable For a Multi-Generational Family 14 Photos

Kevin Hart Surprises His Trainer With a Midcentury Modern Man Cave 19 Photos

Star-Approved Home Makeovers From HGTV's 'Celebrity IOU' 64 Photos

Drew Barrymore Honors Sisterhood With a Surprise Remodel 15 Photos

Howie Mandel Surprises His Tour Manager With a Complete Condo Makeover 15 Photos

A Very Special Home Renovation for Halle Berry's Fifth Grade Teacher 15 Photos

Creative Geniuses With Expert Upcycling Skills 25 Photos

'Breaking Bland' Brings Big-City Style to Charleston in These OOAK Renovations 20 Photos

Erin and Ben Napier's Best Kitchen Designs 24 Photos

Nate and Jeremiah Deliver Six Meaningful Makeovers on Season One of 'Home Project' 20 Photos

14 Ways to Organize Your Wrapping Paper and Gift Bags 14 Photos

Derek and Julianne Hough Create the Ultimate Wellness Retreat on 'Celebrity IOU' 14 Photos

A Brand New French Country-Inspired Retreat 33 Photos

Emily's Home Cleaning Tips

How to Get Rid of Sweat Stains on Clothing

How to Wash White Clothes

How to Clean Baking Sheets

10 Vacuuming Mistakes You Might Be Making 10 Photos

How to Clean Earrings

How to Make Your Own DIY Toilet Bowl Cleaner

15 Things You Should Never Put Into the Dishwasher 15 Photos

How to Wash and Clean Gardening Gloves

How to Get Ink Out of Clothes

How to Clean Birkenstocks

How to Clean a Stainless Steel Sink

How to Get Oil Out of Clothes

How to Get Wax Out of a Candle Jar

How to Make DIY Dishwasher Detergent

A Must-Try Laundry Stripping Recipe

How to Wash Jeans

How to Wash a Wool Blanket

How to Make Homemade Glass Cleaner

How to Wash an Electric Blanket

How to Remove Acrylic, Latex and Oil-Based Paint From Clothes

How to Get Blood Out of Clothes

How to Unclog a Shower Drain

How to Clean White Shoes

How to Remove Sunscreen Stains From Clothes, Upholstery and Car Seats

How to Dry-Clean at Home

How to Wash Shoes in the Washing Machine

How to Get Rid of Spiders

How to Clean a Bathtub

How to Clean a Shower

How to Wash a Baseball Cap

How to Get Gum Out of Clothes While Protecting Fabrics

How to Clean a Dryer Vent Yourself

How to Clean an Electric Coil Stovetop

How to Shrink Clothes For a Better Fit

How to Clean a Garbage Disposal

How to Clean a Microfiber Couch

How to Clean a Chimney

How to Wash a Weighted Blanket

How to Get Red Wine Stains Out of Clothes

6 Easy Ways to Unclog a Toilet Without a Plunger

How to Clean a Hairbrush

How to Hand-Wash Clothes

How to Get Chocolate Out of Clothes

How to Clean a Lampshade

How to Clean Cat Urine Stains and Eliminate Odors

How to Clean a Child's Car Seat

How to Get Rid of Carpet Beetles

30 Habits of People With Really Clean Houses 31 Photos

7+ Ways to Clean a Burnt Pan

How to Clean a Humidifier

How to Make Hand Sanitizer

How to Get Rid of Clothes and Pantry Moths

How to Keep Cats Off Counters

How to Get Rid of Fleas in the Home