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Jean Levasseur

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Jean Levasseur has been using tools, writing, or both for his entire career. Some of his early jobs included doing grunt work in his mother’s mechanic shop, moving dirt and laying pipe on his father’s excavation crews, and working across New England as a conveyor installer and mechanic.

After graduating from Fitchburg State College, Jean went on to a decade-long career in marketing, public relations, and technical writing for organizations such as the X PRIZE Foundation, Captains of Industry, and Spartan Systems. He also earned an MA in English and Teaching from Salem State University and spent several years teaching academic writing at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.

After leaving that writing career to stay home to care for his twin boys, Jean started contributing part-time to Reviewed.com, covering anything related to tools, DIY, and home repair. He’s tested a wide range of products, from chainsaws to gaming chairs. He is an avid woodworker, documenting projects both personal and for clients on his NineRings WoodCraft YouTube channel. When he’s not chasing and coaching the twins or woodworking, he’s a fiction writer and an enthusiastic gamer.

Articles & Reviews by Jean Levasseur

6 easy substitutions when your tool box is lacking

Homeowners can substitute these tools when they have a fix-it project.

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If you’re a lawn care newbie, here’s how to restring your weed wacker

A step-by-step guide on how to restring a weed wacker.

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Pro tips on how to paint a ceiling for stunning results

Everything you need to know about painting a ceiling.

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The Best Work Boots of 2025

These are the best work boots we tested and reviewed.

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Cozy up your patio with string lights—here’s how to hang them

Here’s how to hang the perfect patio string lights.

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5 questions to ask before buying that pergola for your patio

What you should consider asking before you purchase a pergola

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12 tools that make perfect stocking stuffers—and will actually get used

Your favorite handy person will thank you for these stocking stuffers.

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Moen Georgene Kitchen Faucet Review

We tested the Moen Georgene Kitchen Faucet.

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