Nichole Talbot

Nichole Talbot is a freelance writer who covers home improvement, residential architecture, real estate, and design. She has written extensively for home builders, architects, and interior design firms since 2012. When she’s not writing, you can find her on home tours or vintage furniture scouting in and around Portland, Oregon.

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Kitchen
8 Trendy Kitchen Backsplash Colors
Choosing a kitchen backsplash color can be tricky. It has to complement all the other room’s fixtures and possibly even the décor of the…
Flooring
7 Great, Cheaper Alternatives to Hardwood Flooring
You love the look of hardwood floors, but the hefty price tag? Not so much. While the average price of a flooring project is $3,349,…
Flooring
Carpet Cleaning: Should You Do It Yourself or Hire the Pros?
When was the last time you deep-cleaned your carpets? Did you tackle the job yourself or did you hire a professional carpet cleaning…
Other Home Projects
The Best Lighting Ideas for Bedrooms
Lighting choice is an integral part of a bedroom’s design, impacting its function and ability to create a sense of calm and wellbeing.…
Other Home Projects
The 9 Best Lighting Ideas for Your Living Room
Lighting is an important design detail that is easy to overlook in a living room. Choosing the right lighting has the power to transform…
Other Home Projects
Laundry Room Storage Ideas for a Functional Space
Struggling with clutter in your laundry room? Our  laundry room storage ideas offer ingenious solutions to maximize space and organize…
Bathroom
Best Bathroom Backsplash Tile Ideas
Tile is a natural choice for a bathroom backsplash. Its water resistance and durability protect walls from water and moisture, and it…
Solar
Arizona: A Guide to Residential Solar Energy
There’s never been a better time to go solar in Arizona. As the country’s sunniest state, Arizona’s major cities see an average of…
Solar
Florida: A Guide to Residential Solar Energy
There is a reason why Florida is called the Sunshine State. With an average of 237 sunny days a year, the state is a bastion of solar…