Kirstie Bingham
School
University Of Washington
Expertise
Home Renovation & Diy, Historical Architectural Styles, Garden Planning
- In her own vintage 1924 home, Kirstie has done a wide variety of home renovations, including kitchen and bathrooms, as well as returning period character details that had been removed.
- She is an experienced mosaic artist, working primarily in glass and ceramic tiles for decorative art projects, primarily home decor and gifts.
- A self-confessed poor precision cutter (measure 10 times, cut once, still wrong) she still managed to convert her home's outdoor garden shed into a lovely, light filled, brick floored office, and then blogged about it on her personal site.
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 Digest. She joined Static Media in 2021 and has written for Mashed, Grunge, and House Digest. Kirstie has lived in all four corners of the United States, as well as England.
Education
Kirstie has a degree in communications with a focus in advertising from the University of Washington, with courses including journalism and communications law.
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Stories By Kirstie Bingham
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While once a relatively obscure historical figure to most, Alexander Hamilton has found a resurgence in notoriety because of the musical bearing his name
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With the death of beloved actress Betty White, a Hollywood era has come to an end. Let's take a look at White's relationship with Lucille Ball.
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Most people would say that Disney's blockbuster film "Moana" was a tale of a plucky young girl's journey to save her people. It's an uplifting, heartfelt tale.
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Most photos of Helen Keller are in black and white, but this colorized photo will change how you look at her.
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It was a cold, snowy, blustery evening when Northwest Airlines flight 823 took off on February 1, 1957, from La Guardia Airport in New York after a long delay.
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Most people dream of finding a hidden treasure, but many think of it in terms of "The Goonies," a pirate's chests of gold, and "X marks the spot."
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When Henrietta Lacks was diagnosed with cervical cancer at Johns Hopkins Hospital, little did she know she would be changing the future of medical science.
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Amid a sea of reporters, would-be assassin John Hinckley Jr. shot President Ronald Reagan in the lung, just missing his heart, seriously wounding three others
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NBC News announced today that veteran weatherman and beloved television icon Willard Scott has died at the age of 87. How much was he worth when he died?
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The world is saying a sad farewell to legendary weatherman and "Today Show" icon Willard Scott, who died today at the age of 87.
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Bob Ross' classic show "The Joy of Painting" introduced generations of viewers worldwide to his "happy little trees" and fluffy clouds.
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There's something completely American about RV camping. Trailering or driving. It allow us to explore great campgrounds, national parks, and the whole U.S.