Diana Thompson

Diana Thompson, architectural and interior design editor for ArchitectureCourses.org.
Architectural & Interior Design Editor

Diana Thompson is an architectural and interior design editor for ArchitectureCourses.org. She works from renovation experience, not just showroom ideas: older homes, tight budgets, layout problems, finishes, and the decisions homeowners have to live with after the contractor leaves.

She is especially interested in homes that are improved slowly, with a mix of personal effort and professional help. Her editing focuses on what to keep, what to fix, and where design advice needs to be more honest about cost, mess, and real life.

Away from work, Diana spends time on her industrial-style balcony with her three cats. She also likes exploring old neighborhoods, cultural districts, and interesting streets within a few hours of home.

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Articles by Diana Thompson

Pier and beam foundation repair inspection inside a crawl space with wood beams, stacked shims, masonry piers, dirt floor, and torn vapor barrier. Pier and Beam Foundation Repair: Piers, Beams, Sagging Floors, and Cost Traps
Pier and beam foundation crawl space with wood beams, concrete piers, damp soil, and visible support repair issues. Pier and Beam Foundation Problems: Moisture, and Sagging Floors
Crawl space foundation repair area with cracked block wall, floor joists, beam, jack post, vapor barrier, and work light. Crawl Space Foundation Repair: Cracks, Piers, Sagging Floors, and What To Fix First
Cracked concrete stem wall with water staining at the base inside an unfinished foundation area. Stem Wall Foundation Repair Tips: Cracks, Waterproofing, and Costs
1960s kitchen before renovation with wood cabinets, brown tile backsplash, old dishwasher, vinyl floor, and open sink cabinet. 1960s Kitchen Remodel: What Changes the Scope
Before and after ranch kitchen remodel showing a dark dated kitchen changed into a brighter layout with cleaner cabinets, improved light, and a better dining connection. Ranch Kitchen Before and After: Fixes That Change the Layout
Wet interior floor at the bottom of an exterior door threshold, with water staining near the sill, worn trim, and a towel placed nearby after rain. Masonite Exterior Door Leaking: Threshold, Sill, Sweep, Frame, or Installation Problem?
Partly installed white bifold closet door in an older home with the top track visible, tools on the floor, and a level and shim used to check the door opening. Installing Masonite Bifold Doors: Opening Size, Track, Pivots, and Final Fit
1950s ranch kitchen remodel with improved cabinets, better lighting, and kept layout. Small Ranch Kitchen Layouts That Work Without Moving Everything
Ranch kitchen wall removal with temporary support, exposed studs, beam area, wiring, protected floor, and living room beyond. Removing a Wall in a Ranch Kitchen: What To Check First
Victorian kitchen remodel with dark painted cabinets, apron-front sink, stone counters, old-house trim, and modern appliances worked quietly into the room. Victorian Kitchen Remodel: What Works, What Looks Fake, and What Costs More
Before and after comparison of a small 1940s bathroom with dated tile, weak lighting, worn floor, improved storage, brighter finishes, and better fixtures. 1940s Bathroom Remodel: What Gets Expensive Fast
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