Jamie Cattanach

Jamie Cattanach is a Florida-born writer now based in Portland, Oregon. As the daughter of two real estate professionals and a one-time digital nomad who’s called a lot of places home—including plenty of tiny spaces, historic buildings, and, for a while, a 17-foot travel trailer—she knows how important home improvement and customization can be. 

Her work has appeared in outlets like CNBC, Fodor’s, SELF, HuffPost, Insider, and many others, and she’s written for brands like Chime, SoFi, LendingTree, and RVshare. Her best DIY project to date: a custom-built plant shelf with full-spectrum grow lights to keep her succulents alive through the Pacific Northwest winters.

• Freelance journalist with almost a decade of experience in personal finance and homeownership

• Published in CNBC Make It, The Motley Fool, Chime, SoFi, LendingTree, and many others

• Once-upon-a-time RV dweller with mobile home renovation know-how

• 6 Crazy-Easy, Affordable Kitchen Upgrades to Revamp your Space, RVshare

• Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House?, Chime

• 10 Dorm-Room Decorating Ideas Even Broke College Students Can Afford, The Penny Hoarder