Welcome to My Home Remodel Blog!

It’s Krista Howard – your go-to girl for all things DIY and author of krista-howard.com – the home remodel blog.

It is often said that a person’s home is their castle – your kingdom, if you will.

And while this may be true, your home is also much more.

It is a reflection of your unique personality, a place where memories are made and shared, and above all, it should be a place where you feel happy, comfortable, and safe.

So why not make it worthwhile?  

With pure love, utmost passion, and a spark of creativity, you can convert your home into a true oasis.

Whether it’s adding new pieces of furniture or completely renovating an entire room, when it comes to making your house a home, the sky is the limit.

And the best part? You get to do it all on your own terms.

So don’t wait – let your creativity run wild and see how your home transforms.

You’ll be surprised at what you can achieve!

Fun Facts About Me

I’d rather be

in the mountains

Listening to

90’s hip hop

grateful for

EVERy damn day!

Favorite place

andros island

my weekends

renovating a house

best snuggle buddies

our rescue pups

My Home Remodel Blog – Where it all Began

My home remodel blog started with an unshakeable enthusiasm for design and a natural eye for detail.

Since I was a teen, I have had an affinity for interior design.

I used to get every magazine related to home décor. I would spend hours flipping through the architectural digests, admiring beautiful homes, musing on new ways to arrange my bedroom furniture, or dreaming up color schemes for my future home.

It was like each day, my passion for design grew bigger and stronger.

Whenever I felt stressed or overwhelmed, I envisioned myself working as a designer, creating comfortable and stylish home interiors.

And it allowed me to escape into my little wonderland.

Fast forward to my twenties when my husband and I purchased our first home -a 650-square-foot condo. We quickly realized just how fulfilling and therapeutic DIY home projects can be.

You could find me brewing up Pinterest projects, rearranging furniture, or even painting walls on any given day. Even though we didn’t have an enormous budget then, I’ve never let that stop me from achieving beautiful looks and aesthetics. 

It was through these small projects that I discovered that interior design is my true calling.

Not only does working on your home provide a creative outlet, but it can also be a form of stress relief. After a tiring long day at work, there’s nothing better than coming home to a space you created that reflects your aesthetic sense and style.

And eventually, this lifelong interest led me to pursue my passion professionally, and since then, I have never looked back.

Who knew what started as a hobby could turn into a rewarding career?

The Birth of my Home Remodel Blog

I was dejected seeing people being hindered by budget restrictions regarding their home projects.

They would either cut back on their vision or go into debt to make their dream a reality.

My DIY home projects blog was born out of a desire to liberate people from this feeling of helplessness and show them that you can design your dream home without breaking the bank.

For me, DIY is not just about saving money; it’s about having the freedom to create something uniquely yours.

Just like these DIY interior projects empowered us (my husband and I) to…

eliminate of all our debts, become financially free

and drastically improve our financial situation

See beyond our current circumstances

and visualize a better future for ourselves

Take on exciting newchallenges

and create growth-oriented opportunities

I believe it can do wonders for other aspiring DIYers too!

Through my home remodel blog post, I aim to reach people worldwide, help them realize their potential as a designer, and explore limitless possibilities.

I also want to provide them with the actionable tips, game-changing resources, and competent knowledge necessary to craft something magical on a limited budget.

By sharing my own experiences and work process, I hope to motivate others to pursue their home improvement goals.

Think of my website as a space where you can come to learn about interior design, get inspired, and experiment with new ideas.

Whether you’re a complete noob in the field or you’ve been doing it for years, I hope you’ll find something useful here.

So take a look around, unleash your inner creativity, and most importantly, have fun!

With a bit of elbow grease, grit, and a lot of imagination, you can create a place you’ll love returning to every day.

Happy reading!

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