Kirstie Bingham
School
University Of Washington
Expertise
Home Renovation & DIY, Historical Architectural Styles, Garden Planning
- In her former vintage home, built in 1924, Kirstie and her husband completed a wide variety of home renovations, including projects in the the kitchen and bathrooms. They also restored period character details that had been removed and renovated an outdoor shed into a light-filled office, which she blogged about on her personal site.
- Kirstie's piece about how to remove thorny brambles from a yard came from her personal experience of trying to remove a ridiculously large infestation of blackberry bushes at a prior home.
- She is also an experienced mosaic artist who works primarily in glass and ceramic tiles for decorative art projects, primarily home decor and gifts.
Experience
Kirstie has been a writer for all of her life in one capacity or another, and she is thrilled to be able to put her passion for houses, home renovation, architectural history, and gardening to good use at House Blog. She joined Alb Media in 2021 and has written for Mashed, Grunge, and House Blog.
Education
Kirstie has a degree in communications with a focus in advertising from the University of Washington, with courses including journalism and communications law.
House Blog uses a knowledgeable team of editors, writers, and experts to create all our content. We dive deep into the always-evolving conversations surrounding design and home trends, striving to deliver the most current and helpful tips, strengthened by expert takes and tutorials from our talented team.
As we cover many fields of expertise, we make it a priority to ensure every beat remains fresh and comprehensive. Additional information on our editorial process available here.
Stories By Kirstie Bingham
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If you want to add a little sparkle to your garden, look no further than Dollar Tree. Try this affordable, easy, and cute DIY butterfly ornament.
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Believe it or not, macrame survived the 1970s and came blasting back into fashion in 2024. Here's a primer on how to spruce up a glass jar.
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If you have an older house, you are probably familiar with this brick exterior design. Jenny Marrs of Fixer to Fabulous explains how to update your exterior.
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Gardening is difficult work, but it can be made a little easier and faster by using seed tape. Find out how to DIY your own to make planting a breeze.
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Are prickly brambles taking over your yard? If you want to be rid of these thorny shrubs for good, there's one method that's better than all the others.
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Spilled wax doesn't have to mean the end of your hardwood floors. Cleaning this mess up is simple, and you'll likely already have everything you need at home.
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With so many products and pesticides on the market, you may be surprised to learn that this inexpensive and popular cleaning product can send roaches packing.
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Those holes on the top of your ladder aren't just random. They totally have a purpose, and the reason for them is one you're going to want to know.
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If you're looking for an easy way to make your stainless steel appliances shine, try this cleaning hack using a household staple you probably already own.
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Are you on Team Mow First or Team Edge First? TikTok users are battling it out over which order of lawn maintenance is best in a surprisingly heated debate.
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Bargain Block star Keith Bynum talks about one of his least favorite design elements common to the older homes he and partner Evan Thomas renovate on the show.
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When cooler weather arrives, it doesn't have to mean an end to colorful, vibrant blooms. In many regions, Fuji mums will stay in bloom deep into autumn.
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Shoe storage benches are a great addition to your home to keep your floors clutter-free. Here are our top seven picks for keeping you organized in style.
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"Life in Bloom" host J. Schwanke is a proponent of using the flower food that comes with cut flowers, citing five ingredients that make the food invaluable.
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If you struggle with keeping your screen doors and windows clean, repurposing a household staple will make the job feel easy. Here's what you need.
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This trick allows you to start new plants without repotting and potentially disturbing their growth. Plus, it's environmentally friendly – a win-win!
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Similar to your AC, you'll want to schedule maintenance for your furnace sometime before you'll actually need it. In other words, don't wait until the winter.
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After spending three years renovating Cottonland Castle - a century-old property - Chip and Joanna Gaines have decided to put it up for auction. Here's why.
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When it comes to competition shows like "Battle on the Beach," design ideas can obviously hit or miss, and in this S1 episode, the miss was due to a sandy mess.
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Even renovators on TV can run into contract problems. Take "Rehab Addict"'s Nicole Curtis, who was once sued for breach of contract by the city of Minneapolis.
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As Scott McGillivray of "Vacation House Rules" tells it, he can thank a particular marketing course in college for his career in real estate and television.
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Make it a vodka gimlet, vodka tonic, cosmopolitan, and ... vodka garden cocktail? Turns out the spirit could be the key ingredient in your next weed killer.
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John Legend once shared his love of a certain "plant" in his home, and his reasons are completely understandable, especially for anyone without a green thumb.
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If your driveway or sidewalk is looking a little green with moss, you can remove it using this household product, which you likely have a few boxes of already.
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While there are various characteristics that define Prairie style, the windows of this architectural style is perhaps most distinct: wide, open, and massive.
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Got a piece of land and thinking of building a barndominium? These custom homes start with a kit and this is how much you can expect to pay in the end.
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Don't give up on that stripped screw. There's a way to restore the missing grip your screwdriver needs, and all it takes is a bit of duct tape and a slow turn.