Em Norton

Contributing Writer

Em loves combining their budget-savvy instincts with a passion for home improvement. With plenty of experience writing in the financial industry, Em acknowledges that it’s crucial to budget for home projects and to have the full scope of these projects from a financial point of view. Their home saving tips can be found on personal finance sites like Borrowell and Money Under 30.

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Em Norton
Em Norton

About

Em is a contributing writer who has been freelancing for five years and published articles with a variety of publications. They are eager to use the power of words to share tips on the best ways to make a house a home.

With plenty of experience writing in the financial industry, Em acknowledges that it’s crucial to budget for home projects and to have the full scope of these projects from a financial point of view. Hence they love tackling a project with passion, creativity, and financial research.

As a person who grew up in a small town and now lives in a large city, they embrace those small town quirks within their apartment, meaning they’re always looking for furniture to upcycle, handmade decor, and the perfect frames for old family photos.

Education: York University (2020) 

Subject Matter Expertise: Decorating and furnishing your home on a budget

Favorite Home Improvement Tip:  For stubborn grime when cleaning, grab a new toothbrush to get in all the nooks and crannies—this is especially helpful for tiled showers.

Published Work:

Articles
The U.S. has a wide variety of popular house styles. Learn more about common architectural styles and which is best suited to your needs.
Before you can start a major remodel, you need to know how to tell if a wall is load-bearing. Learn what a load-bearing wall is and how to identify one.
It’s uncommon for people to have their home’s blueprints sitting in a drawer, but you might need them. If you do, here’s how to get blueprints of your house.
Staining concrete floors can add a little something to a drab slab. Learn more about how much stained concrete floors cost and what factors impact it.
Landscaping can spruce up your property and make you love your yard more. Read on to find out what landscaping is, and the best type for your home.
The floors in your home see a lot of traffic, and can become sticky due to spills, dirt and debris. In this guide, you’ll learn five ways to clean sticky floors.
Curious about the type of house that held The Brady Bunch crew? Read our complete guide to split-level houses to find out more.
What is a swim spa? This guide covers everything you need to know, including the different types of swim spas and maintenance tips.