Reina Galhea

Deputy shopping editor at Reader's Digest, Taste of Home, Family Handyman
10 years' experience creating lifestyle content
Produced content for brands like Famous Footwear, Smuckers, Marriott Hotels, Canon, Kroger and more
Tested countless food, lifestyle, and cleaning products: mattresses, steam cleaners, vacuums, spray cleaners, apparel, food delivery, wine subscriptions, pet travel and cleaning products
Former cookbook editor with expertise in baking and special diets

Experience

As Family Handyman’s deputy shopping editor, Reina leads the commerce editorial team in creating product reviews across all the categories readers care about, like outdoor power equipment, home decor, cleaning and so much more. She also has 10 years of experience working in branded content and service journalism, collaborating with brands like Sketchers, Marriott Hotels, Canon and Kroger to produce buying and research guides that help readers find the right product or service for their needs. She’s also a regular product tester and has evaluated countless products such as mattresses, vacuums and pet products.

Education

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), bachelor's degree in english

Family Handyman Editorial Policies

For more than seven decades, Family Handyman has been providing its audience with ideas, inspiration and step-by-step directions on how to maintain and enhance indoor and outdoor living spaces. In addition to having our own staff of experts, we hire individuals whose skills have been honed through years of experience in the building, plumbing and electrical trades, and as passionate homeowners who have translated DIY (do it yourself) skills into careers as respected creators.

Articles

I Slept on the Nectar Premier Copper Memory Foam Mattress and My Back and Shoulder Pain Went Away

I am a side-sleeper who has been sleeping on the Nectar Premier Copper Memory Foam Mattress for two years, and I can't recommend it enough. Here's why.