Nancy Chandler
School
Texas A&M University
Expertise
Historic Homes, The Housing Market, Organic Architecture
- For over 10 years, Nancy's love for historic homes has inspired her to volunteer as a docent during the annual Swiss Avenue Historic Home Tour in Dallas, Texas.
- She loves architecture that is in harmony with its surroundings.
- One of her articles about a historic home restoration in Dallas was featured in Texas Living Magazine.
Experience
Nancy is passionate about historic homes, Frank Lloyd Wright, Gustav Stickley, William Morris, and Rookwood Pottery. She's been published on CountryPolish and SmallerLiving, and she also writes community descriptions as content for a real estate digital marketing company. Her background as a technical writer continues to influence her fascination with economic trends that affect the housing market. She's been writing about home design and restoration since 2014.
Education
Nancy has a B.A. in English with a technical writing specialization and minors in history and economics from Texas A&M University.
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Stories By Nancy Chandler
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When making a delicious DIY nectar at home for your backyard hummingbird visitors, it's vital you use the right kind of sugar. There's only one that's safe.
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If you're a fan of candles, you probably have tons of old candle holders lying around. Try this DIY to transform them into a gorgeous planter.
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Spilled wax on your furniture or soft furnishings can be hard to remove. Thankfully there's a household staple that makes removing candle wax a breeze.
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Distressing your furniture is a great DIY project to take on, but it's important to be mindful of the type of sandpaper you use and avoid this mistake.
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If you're dealing with a sweltering upper level or a drafty downstairs, you don't need to rush to replace your HVAC system. This simple solution can help.
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Giving birds a place to drink and clean themselves can make for a beautiful experience in your garden. Here's how to create a DIY bubbler for your yard.
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HGTV star Joanna Gaines is known for her use of shiplap. However, in this Fixer Upper makeover, she swapped her trademark finish for modern concrete.
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If your grass is looking pale white instead of lush green, then you are likely dealing with a certain fungal condition. Here's how to get rid of it for good.
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Planting grass on a slope isn't the same as planting grass in your yard. It takes planning, starting with determining the grade, or steepness, of the slope.
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A small leak in your sprinkler system isn't really a repair you can put off for long, as the consequences of a leak can reach beyond the condition of your lawn.
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Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond is renovating her family's home and she recently gave a sneak peak at the tile floor she'll be making part of the home's new look.
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Designing an empty home can be stressful and scary. Luckily, Nate Berkus has shared the top five furniture pieces he believes homeowners should start with.
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In conjunction with the release of the "Barbie" movie, this Airbnb listing is offering two guests a one-night stay in a giant, pink vacation home in California.
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Birds are lovely -- except when they're nibbling away at your fruit trees. Here's a safe and humane way to deter birds from taking your harvest.
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Home improvement services are one of the most underutilized ways to save money at Costco. Here's how it works and what kind of savings you can expect.
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Home trends come and go. One that is currently making waves is the 'hipstoric' home aesthetic, which you'll love if you adore vintage decor.
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Many vacation homes aren't pet-friendly, but HGTV's "Vacation House Rules" shares some ideas to incorporate pet-friendly features in your rental home.
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If your patio rug always ends up on your lawn after a blustery storm, it's time to get strategic. Here are functional ways to anchor the rug to your patio.
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Blue jays are one of nature's most striking birds -- and they're a great sight to have in your yard. These five feeders will help attract them to your space.
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Hoping to attract a variety of feathery friends to your yard? It's easier (and cheaper!) when you use a DIY seed mix.
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You can enhance the soothing effect that succulents bring to your home by turning the potted plant into an essential oil diffuser. Here's how to do it.
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The elegant patterns of the beams invoke a feeling of ancient Greek and Roman architecture, but are they right for your space or even affordable?
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With summer around the corner, many of you may be thinking of ways to redesign your backyard. Save on a few key items with Lowe's Memorial Day Sale.
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There are hundreds of ways to increase your home's value before putting it on the market, and outdoor upgrades rank high on the list of priorities.
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With the launch of his new high-end interior collection with Bloomingdale's, Nate Berkus shared why this accomplishment feels particularly special.
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Jon Wiest of Ripped Jeans Construction spoke exclusively with House Digest and shared his insight into asbestos and how to identify it during a home project.
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If rising utility costs are making you feel gun shy about turning on your AC this summer, check out these steps you can take to help your unit run better.