Katie Barton

Home Improvement Expert

Katie Barton is a freelance writer specializing in home improvement, home decor, cleaning, and organizing. She lives in an 1800s-style log cabin with her husband and three kids in Ohio. When not writing or catching up on the latest home decor trends, you can find her with a paintbrush in hand, searching for her next project.

Highlights:

  • Katie’s passion for making homes beautiful began over a decade ago when she purchased an old house to renovate and sell. Since then, she has worked on hundreds of home improvement projects, documenting her experiences along the way.
  • With over 15 years of hands-on experience in the flower and home improvement industry, working in her family’s greenhouse and hardware stores in southern Ohio, Katie has developed a deep understanding of home improvement and design.

Experience:

Katie began freelance writing in 2012. In addition to her work with Homedit, she has contributed to major publications, including Bob Vila and Cabin Life Magazine. Her extensive hands-on experience, coupled with her writing skills, makes her a trusted voice in the home improvement and decor community.

Expertise: Home Improvement, Home Decor, Cleaning, Organizing
Location: Ohio, US
Title: Home Improvement Expert

About Homedit

At Homedit, we help you transform your home with expert-curated content, DIY inspiration, and trend-driven design ideas. Since 2008, we’ve empowered millions to create spaces that reflect their style. Learn more about us and our editorial process as we guide you every step of the way.

Katie Barton's Latest Stories

Industrial Interior Design: Its Unique History and Style Elements
Japandi Interior Design: A Combination of Hygge and Wabi-sabi
What is Asian Interior Design?
Traditional Interior Design: Characteristics of this Timeless Style
Modern Interior Design Characteristics: How to Replicate this Age-Old Style
Transitional Interior Design Characteristics: A Marriage of  Modern and Traditional Style
Grandmillennial Interior Design 101: History and Style Elements
What Is English Countryside Interior Design?
What is Nautical Interior Design?
15 Popular Interior Design Companies for 2023
What is Naturalist Interior Design?
What is Scandifornian Interior Design?
What Is Southwestern Interior Design?
How 15 Famous Interior Designers Got Their Start
Basement Maintenance 101: Tips for a Dry and Comfortable Space
10 Best Interior Design Games for Adults
9 Popular Online Interior Design Services of 2023
25 Interior Design Quotes to Inspire Your Next Project
The Best Interior Design Schools in Each State
Top 10 Online Interior Design Courses
Best Interior Design Magazines of 2023
What Does an Interior Decorator Do?
How to Become an Interior Designer: Steps and Qualifications by State
What is the Average Interior Designer Salary?
10 Best Interior Design Books for All Styles
What is Interior Design?
Acreage Calculator – Convert and Compare Area Measurements
How to Calculate Square Footage
Feet to Inches – ft to in
What is Microfiber?
Here’s How to Remove Stains and Bad Odors From Your Fabric Chairs
What is the Metric System?
What is the United States Customary System?
Square Meters to Acres – m² to ac
Hectares to Acres – ha to ac
Transform Your Messy Closet with this Six Step Plan
The Correct Way to Clean Couch Cushions
How To Convert Inches to Millimeters – in to mm
Centimeters to Inches – cm to in
Square Feet to Acres – ft² to ac
Square Yards to Square Meters – yd² to m²
Square Meters to Square Feet – m² to ft²
Calculators
Print these Lists to Stay on Top of Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Chores
It’s Okay to Wash and Reuse Paint Rollers—How to Do It
Helpful Tips for Clearing Paint from Your Paintbrushes
Wash the Walls Before Painting: What to Use and How to Do It
10 Tried and Tested Oven Cleaning Hacks for Quick, Easy Results
Cleaning Window Screens is Actually Easy if You Follow These Steps
Useful Tips to Clear Your Brick Fireplace of Soot and Dirt
These are the 15 Spring Cleaning Tasks You Shouldn’t Skip
Is Your Duster Spreading Dirt and Dander? Here’s How to Clean It.
This is the Best Household Product for Cleaning a Dry Erase Board
The History and Architecture of Cabins
10 Top-Rated Toilet Bowl Cleaners, Ranked by Category
Townhouse Architecture: A Guide to Styles and Design Features
Cleaning a Couch? Check the Care Tag First
The Best Homemade and Store-Bought Solutions for Cleaning Leather Furniture
Keep Your Mattress Deep Cleaned with These Tips
Barn Houses Are Perfect for Family Homes and Getaways
Yes, You Need to Clean Your Humidifier — Here’s How to Do It.
There’s More than One Way to Clean Your Baseboards: 6 Methods to Try
Tudor Architecture, Explained: History and Characteristics
Mediterranean Architecture: Connecting Indoor And Outdoor
What is Tuscan-Style Architecture?
Ranch Style Houses Have Iconic, Modern Appeal
If Your House Smells Like Dog, Follow These Ten Steps
How to Remove Dust and Yellowing from Lampshades
Step by Step Guide for Cleaning Your Own Dryer Vent
Victorian Architecture: The History of the Style and Characteristics
Contemporary Architecture: A Present-Day Approach to Design and Function
Dutch Colonial House Architecture Stands The Test Of Time
English Cottage Architecture: History and 8 Common Styles 
How to Build a Deck
How Install Concrete Deck Footings
How to Install a Deck Floor
How to Mount a Deck Frame to Concrete Foundation
Deck Framing – Step By Step Guide
How to Trim a Redwood Deck
How to Install Curved Decking
How to Install Deck Joists
How Remove Concrete Slabs
How to Stain and Seal a Deck
Celebration Of Georgian Style Home Architecture
Italianate Architecture Style – The Picturesque Aesthetic
How to Install Pergola Posts
How to Stain and Seal a Wood Pergola
How to Wall-Mount a Pergola Frame
How to Install Modern Pergola Rafters Without Brackets
How to Install Pergola Post Brackets
How to Frame a Modern Pergola
How to Cap Pergola Posts for Longevity & Weather Protection
How to Build a Pergola
Bungalow House Style Enjoys Renewed Interest From Millennial Homebuyers
Adobe Architecture Style and History
Neoclassical Architecture Perseveres In The US Landscape
Bauhaus Architecture Enters A New Centennial
Baroque Architecture: Defining This Ornate and Elaborate Style
Palladian Architecture: Characteristics and History
4 Effective Vinyl Siding Cleaners, and Step by Step Instructions
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