Kathy takes remodeling seriously.

Kathy is an award-winning journalist whose expertise is homes, design and remodels. Her blog began on the LA TImes but moved to its own home -- she continues to write a column for the Times called "Pardon Our Dust."

Her well-written, no-nonsense blog is one-part design inspiration, one-part reporting on the real estate and building industries, and one-part practical how-to tips from a woman who is passionate about her subject. It is fun and informative. At least one of her readers used the word “inspirational.” We would add to that calling it real go-to resource for the I-need-more-than-pretty-pillows home remodeler.

Posts range from “Acclaimed Kitchen Designer Now Offers Phone Consultations” to “Kitchen Renovation Under $1000 in 2 Weekends” to “Trends in Green Flooring.” Advice posts -- direct responses to her readers specific questions – answer the home-repair challenged who ask questions like “Should I Fix Or Replace My Ruined Doors?” Kathy always offers sound, thoughtful, knowledgeable advice.

We love it. Want to see it? Visit Kathy right here: www.kathysremodelingblog.com