Diana Thompson

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Residential Renovation Editor
Diana Thompson edits residential renovation content for ArchitectureCourses.org, with a focus on practical remodeling decisions, old-house updates, cost trade-offs, and homeowner planning.
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Articles by Diana Thompson

Bright 1930s kitchen remodel with painted cabinets, checkerboard floor, farmhouse sink, and wood-trimmed windows. 1930s Kitchen Cabinets: Why the Originals Are Often Better Than New Ones
1930s kitchen demolition day with open lath-and-plaster wall, exposed plumbing, enamel sink, and checkerboard floor. 1930s Kitchen Remodel: What a Wall Hides Until Demolition Day
1960s kitchen before renovation with wood cabinets, brown tile backsplash, old dishwasher, vinyl floor, and open sink cabinet. 1960s House Renovation: What to Check Before You Remodel
Kitchen and dining room wall opened during renovation with temporary support. Removing a Wall Between Kitchen and Dining Room: What to Check First
A ranch kitchen remodel with an opened wall, exposed patching, soffit, and floor transition. Ranch Kitchen Remodel Cost: Why One Wall Changes the Price
Kitchen wall removal opening with exposed framing and temporary support. Load-Bearing Wall Removal Cost: Beams, Posts, Permits, and Hidden Expenses
Older ranch kitchen opened to a dining and living area after wall removal, with patched drywall, floor changes, tools, and unfinished repairs. Open Concept Kitchen Mistakes: What Goes Wrong After the Wall Comes Down
Dated 1970s kitchen before remodel with dark wood cabinets, soffits, linoleum floor, and older appliances. 1970s Kitchen Remodel: What to Keep and Replace
Bright 1970s living room with brick fireplace, wood ceiling, open stair, and low seating. 1970s House Renovation: What to Fix First
Modest 1970s suburban house with brick, wood siding, attached garage, and dated entry. 1970s House Style: What to Keep and What to Update
Updated 1970s front door with wood slab, sidelight, brick, modern hardware, and entry lighting. Caption A good 1970s front door tells you more than the door style; the glass, 1970s Front Door Update
1970s sunken living room with carpeted conversation pit, fireplace, sofa, chairs, and upper floor walkway. 1970s Sunken Living Room: Keep, Fix, or Fill It In
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