Alison Kasch

Contributing Writer

Alison is a Chicago-based writer who has spent the last seven years focusing her content on everything inside and outside the home.

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Alison Kasch
Alison Kasch

About

Alison is a Chicago-based writer who has spent the last seven years focusing her content on everything inside and outside the home. Her creative drive and penchant for projects mean she always has her hands in something, whether it’s redecorating and optimizing her living space, painting upcycled furniture, propagating her indoor plants, or tending her herb and vegetable gardens. Having close friends and family in the trades, her personal experience, and industry connections allow her to craft well-informed content to help homeowners navigate the fun (and sometimes not-so-fun) aspects of home improvement. 

In addition to her work with Angi and HomeAdvisor, Alison has ghostwritten blogs for plumbers, carpenters, HVAC technicians, pest control professionals, and other small businesses in the home service trades. She’s researched and written about a wide range of topics, from household utilities and home structures to cleaning, pest control, gardening, and home decor. As a DIY enthusiast who never plans to stop digging in the dirt, she is also constantly working towards her goal of developing a self-sustaining homestead. 

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Passions: Sustainable living, eco-friendly solutions, pollinators, wildlife, gardening, art, home decor, cleaning, and home organization

Favorite design style: Art Nouveau

Articles
L-shaped kitchens efficiently use wall space to maximize floor space. Learn nine ways to work with an L-shaped kitchen layout.
Do you have a load-bearing wall standing between you and your projects that you want to remove? Learn about the cost of removing a load-bearing wall.
Are you a DIY enthusiast? Make sure nothing goes awry to change your positive outlook. Follow these eight tips for preventing a dangerous or costly DIY disaster.
Silverfish are moisture-loving pests that commonly infest bathrooms. Find out how to get rid of silverfish in the bathroom.
Ready to upgrade your kitchen? Read on for kitchen lighting ideas, from traditional options like recessed and undercabinet to novel strategies like hydroponic lights.
You don’t have to leave lasting damage after decorating for the holidays. Find out how to hang Christmas lights outside without nails.
The cost of seamless gutters varies based on home size, labor rates, gutter materials, and more. Here’s what you can expect to pay in Washington, D.C..
Looking for budget-friendly bedbug tips? Learn how to get rid of bedbugs without an exterminator by using DIY tactics with natural and pesticide products.