Kirstie Bingham
School
University Of Washington
Expertise
Home Renovation & DIY, Historical Architectural Styles, Garden Planning
- In her previous vintage 1924 home, Kirstie and her husband did a wide variety of home renovations, including kitchen and bathrooms, as well as returning period character details that had been removed, including renovating an outdoor shed into a light filled office that she blogged about on her personal site.
- She is an experienced mosaic artist, working primarily in glass and ceramic tiles for decorative art projects, primarily home decor and gifts.
- She's learning to embrace (and fix!) the quirks of 1980s architecture in their new home in Olympia, WA.
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 in 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.
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Horses are actually transported to international competition events like the Olympics in a special way.
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We all are familiar with earthquakes. The ground shakes. Windows rattle. But many would be surprised to learn that earthquakes can also cause lightning.
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The medals in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics have a special twist to them.
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Charlton Heston, known for his chiseled features and epic roles, gathered a wide range of fans — and detractors — but there was nothing simple about him.
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Donald Rumsfeld, who served as secretary of Defense for two presidents, has died at the age of 88. Here's his net worth at the time of his death.
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Called "dancing lemurs" because of their unique sideways hopping gait, Beatrice and Elliott are the beginnings of a conservation breeding program in England.
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We've all left something behind in a ride share (or worry we will). Fortunately, Uber keeps track of lost items for our amusement (or maybe as a warning).
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The Zodiac Killer was not only known for his brutal and random murders, but also for the tantalizing handwritten letters he sent to a number of news outlets.
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The 112-year-old Indianapolis Motor Speedway annually holds what is arguably the most well known car race in the country, the Indy 500.
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While mass killings based on religious, social, or ethnic basis have happened throughout history, there wasn't actually a word for 'genocide; until 1944.
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When Season 9 of "American Pickers" debuted, a lot of viewers were surprised — and even concerned — at co-star Frank Fritz's apparently significant weight loss.
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Besides the six branches of our military, there is a unit of commissioned officers dedicated to public health: the United States Public Health Service (USPHS).
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There are zombie fires burning in Siberia, and it has experts alarmed. Here's why.
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Most Americans are familiar with our interstate highway system, but most don't know there was a transcontinental highway before it: the Lincoln Highway.
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Olympia Dukakis leaves behind an extensive body of work and significant offscreen accomplishments, as well as a substantial amount of money in the bank.