Author Profile: Kim Lovejoy-Voss

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As a seasoned journalist with over 20 years of reporting experience, Kim Lovejoy-Voss feels most comfortable when she’s researching a story. Not only does she bring a passion for writing to the table, however, but she also knows firsthand the joys and frustrations of buying and selling homes. During her tenure with Buy Owner, Kim produced a six-part series on kitchen improvements, a highly popular article on eliminating home odors and a two-part series on moving advice.
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A simple change for a big difference
By Kim
Posted in Home Improvement, Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas on 8 June 2008
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The front entry door of your home is very important.  It is the first part of your home to greet your guests and gives them something to study as you amble up to open it, so you don’t want a door that is flawed in any way. Entry doors are very important features in any [...]

It’s All in the Walls
By Kim
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 16 April 2008
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Looking to add elegance or change to a room, with your own touch of flair? Consider these options: wainscoting, crown molding and chair railings usually are simple to install but any of them can dramatically change the look of a room.   Wainscoting Wainscoting is a paneling, usually made of wood, that can be purchased [...]

The Great Room Debate
By Kim
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 29 February 2008
Stats: 616 views and No Comments

A great room is an area that combines several different spaces into one—the family room, the television area, the living room, and the computer space. Some great rooms, which usually boast a two-story ceiling, may even have an area for a table and chairs, while others boast a walkway or loft area that looks down [...]

Improve Your Kitchen: Full Review
By Kim
Posted in General Information, Home Improvement on 3 February 2008
Stats: 2,254 views and 4 Comments

In case you missed our recent series of cost-effective ways to improve your kitchen, take a look at these specific areas where kitchen upgrades really add up: Cabinets Counters Backsplashes Sinks/Faucets Lighting Decoration

Improve Your Kitchen: Decoration
By Kim
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 2 February 2008
Stats: 9,620 views and No Comments

  Sometimes it can be difficult to imagine a new look. But the next time you are in your kitchen, take a minute to see how many ideas you can invent to inexpensively update the room. As seen in the series on kitchen improvements, a little effort and a minimal amount of cash can easily [...]

Improve Your Kitchen: Lighting
By Kim
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 29 January 2008
Stats: 1,060 views and 2 Comments

Never underestimate the power of lighting: it sets the stage for usability, ambiance, and a gleaming appearance. That’s why it’s an excellent area to consider improving in your kitchen. After you’ve examined cabinets, countertops, backsplashes and sinks, you still haven’t exhausted all of your cost-effective options for improving your kitchen’s value: you still have to [...]

Improve Your Kitchen: Sinks/Faucets
By Kim
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 25 January 2008
Stats: 1,135 views and 1 Comment

Adding value to one of the most important rooms in your home doesn’t have to be over-expensive. In fact, there are a number of cost-effective projects that will maximize your home’s presentation and appeal. As part of our continued series on cost-effective kitchen improvements, we’ve discussed the impact of cabinets, countertops and backsplashes. Now, let’s [...]

Improve Your Kitchen: Backsplashes
By Kim
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 21 January 2008
Stats: 8,578 views and 1 Comment

Because of its value in relation to the rest of a home, the kitchen is too important of a room to overlook when selling a property. Even small improvements can drastically increase selling power and marketability. See previous articles on cabinets and countertops for a few ideas, and be sure to consider this: Possibility #3: [...]

Improve Your Kitchen: Counters
By Kim
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 17 January 2008
Stats: 5,895 views and 6 Comments

In a recent article, we discussed the value of reexamining your kitchen’s appearance and functionality. Turns out, a little work can go a long way to improving your home’s value, and it all starts in the kitchen. Even minor kitchen improvements can make a dramatic difference. The first option we provided related to cabinet upgrades. [...]

Improve Your Kitchen: Cabinets
By Kim
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 13 January 2008
Stats: 4,394 views and 7 Comments

If you’re like most homeowners, odds are you spend a majority of your time in the kitchen. You want it to be a room that’s inviting, functional, and attractive. So when it comes to selling your home, you’ll want to keep this important room at the top of your priority list. In other words, you’ll [...]