S.E. Smith

S.E. Smith

S.E. Smith is a writer, agitator, and commentator based in Northern California, with a journalistic focus on social issues, particularly gender, prison reform, disability rights, environmental justice, queerness, class, and the intersections thereof, with a special interest in rural subjects. International publication credits include work for the Sydney Morning Herald, The Guardian, and AlterNet, among many other news outlets and magazines. Assisted by cats Loki and Leila, smith lives in Fort Bragg, California.

Sliding Barn Door Garage Doors

Posted by S.E. Smith | Jan 01, 2011

Photo of a sliding barn door garage door by mriggen/Flickr. A sliding barn door garage door can be easily installed to change the look and feel of a garage or take advantage of the...

Bed Bug Heat Treatment

Posted by S.E. Smith | Jan 01, 2011

Photo of a bed bug infested mattress by Charkrem/Flickr. Bed bug heat treatment sounds like a promising, green way to get rid of bed bug infestation in your home. What is this process...

Understanding the Cost of Rough Electrical Wiring

Posted by S.E. Smith | Jan 01, 2011

Photo of roughing in electrical wiring by Mike and Valerie/Flickr. Rough electrical wiring cost can depend on a number of factors including the type of wiring, the region, and size...

Connecting a New Foundation to an Old One

Posted by S.E. Smith | Jan 01, 2011

Photo of a concrete foundation by craft room/Flickr. If you’re working on an addition to your home, you’ll be connecting a new foundation to an old one, unless someone...

Garage Floor Coatings Options

Posted by S.E. Smith | Jan 01, 2011

Photo of garage floor coating by SupremeCrete/Flickr. Garage floor coatings make your flooring look great. They also protect it and make cleanup a breeze. You can hire a professional...

Identifying a Bad Smell from the Radiator

Posted by S.E. Smith | Jan 01, 2011

Photo of pink vintage radiator by theogeo/Flickr. Ah, the sweet sensation of radiators kicking off in the late fall and winter, bringing a reassuring wave of warmth to make your...

Is a Pergola Attached to Your House Right for You?

Posted by S.E. Smith | Jan 01, 2011

Photo of a pergola attached to a house by Texas_Custom_Patios/FLickr. The look of a pergola attached to a house can be quite stunning, extending livable space while creating a...

Carpet Removal Tips

Posted by S.E. Smith | Jan 01, 2011

Photo of carpet removal by akeg/Flickr. Carpet removal is the first step in updating the look of a room with outdated, stained, or damaged carpeting. If you’re installing...

What to Expect from Tenant Turnover Cleaning Services

Posted by S.E. Smith | Jan 01, 2011

Photo of a clean apartment by Matt Biddulph/Flickr. Tenant turnover cleaning services ensure that a residence is in immaculate condition between tenants, relying on a team of property...

Floating Floor Pros and Cons

Posted by S.E. Smith | Jan 01, 2011

Photo of a hardwood floor by koocbor/Flickr. It’s important to consider floating floor pros and cons before installing new flooring. Since floating floors are designed to last...