School
The College of William & Mary, Northwestern University
Expertise
DIY, Vintage & Antique Decor, Home Renovation
- Christine lived in Paris for four years and spent her weekends browsing the city's famed flea markets for antique French furniture and home decor.
- She has interviewed celebrities like Priscilla Presley and Rachel Ray about their bedding and kitchen products.
- She has renovated two homes and loves to decorate with travel souvenirs and other personal items.
Experience
Christine has been writing about interior and home design for more than 20 years. She started her career in Chicago, where she helped launch Chicago Home magazine, and later moved to NYC to work as the senior textiles editor at Home Furnishings News. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including Family Circle, Town & Country, and The Chicago Tribune.
Education
Christine has a bachelor's degree in English literature from The College of William & Mary and a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. She also has a professional certificate in copy editing from the University of California, San Diego.
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Home Improvement Hacks
By Christine Bockelman
Cracking the garage door is a simple approach to beating indoor heat, but do the gains outweigh the drawbacks? Discover what works to keep cooling costs down.
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Repairs
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Windows can have a major impact on your home's energy efficiency, and, as a result, your bills. Luckily, these two insulating methods can help.
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Gardening Hacks
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While there's nothing better than that fresh aroma of newly-mown grass, there are some things to consider before you decide to spread these around your garden.
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Cleaning Hacks
By Christine Bockelman
Nothing ruins your glass shower doors like unsightly water stains. But not to worry -- there's a super easy hack for cleaning all those imperfections.
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Indoor
By Christine Bockelman
If you're looking to install new window treatments in your living room, don't go for heavy drapery. There are many reasons why drapes aren't ideal.
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Kitchen Remodel
By Christine Bockelman
White marble countertops are often seen as a luxe, timeless, and classic choice, but they might not be the best fit for everyone's home. Here's why.
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Kitchen Remodel
By Christine Bockelman
This affordable countertop material might have developed a negative reputation over the years, but it's becoming a hit with young homeowners for good reason.
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DIY Home Decor
By Christine Bockelman
Building a woodworking tool kit can be an incredibly expensive task, but this simple measuring implement is a multi-use hero that's surprisingly affordable.
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Kitchen Remodel
By Christine Bockelman
A plaster backsplash in your kitchen might be your goal, but if you have existing tile that you don't want to remove, can plaster over it? Here's what we know.
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Landscaping
By Christine Bockelman
To prevent puddles and flooding in your yard, rocks and gravel are the ideal DIY solution. Here's how to use these pebbles for drainage and why it works.
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