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
Kissing bugs are bloodsuckers that can carry Chagas disease, a serious condition. Find out how to get rid of kissing bugs and keep them away from your home.
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.
You may be ready for fall, but is your home? Use this fall home maintenance checklist to prepare your home and yard for the changing seasons.
Pine straw is affordable and eco-friendly, but how does it compare to other types of mulch? Find out the key differences between pine straw vs. mulch.
Centipedes mean you no harm, but they’re nobody’s favorite house guest. Learn what centipedes look like, and how to get rid of them in your house.
Seeing rust stains pop up on your clothes can be a real bummer. Don’t lose hope, though: There are a few natural methods that can come to the rescue.
Stuck in a design rut? Find out seven of Blake Lively’s home decor tips that we absolutely love.