About
Based in NYC and established in 2005 by Timothy Dahl, Charles and Hudson is an independent resource for do-it-yourself enthusiasts who seek the latest tools, techniques, and designs for home renovation and remodeling.
Our website is divided into 10 distinct categories; remodeling, renovation, design, repair & maintenance, tools and products, real estate, restoration, build-it-yourself, green building, and tips. Each category is updated frequently but you can also search our archives to find exactly what you need to help you with your home project.
If you'd like to contact Charles and Hudson with tips, suggestions, comments, or product announcements, you can email us at editor@charlesandhudson.com.
We do not sell any product or service from this website. Please contact each manufacturer or retailer directly.
Our Team
Timothy Dahl - Founder, Editor-in-Chief
Timothy attributes his DIY acumen to his Dad who always included him on house projects that simultaneously instilled a work-ethic and taught him some basic skills that helped keep the house in order. Although Timothy has yet to build a house his early experience with Lincoln Logs and Erector sets have laid a great foundation, not to mention his background at This Old House, Elle Decor, Metropolitan Home, and HOME websites. Timothy continues to search for DIY and home improvement resources that are generated by independent designers, builders, and homeowners and maintains that chuck keys are underrated and Laura Dahl is the greatest fashion designer alive today.
Meredith Clinton - Contributor
Meredith is a writer and editor working out of New York City. She lives alone with her two cats and works hard to fight the injustice of the crazy cat lady label. She enjoys shopping around for the perfect decorative pieces and has an affinity for mosaics. Her apartment is not yet complete, so she's always on the lookout for new projects and unique furnishings. Since graduating from Fairfield University in 2006, Meredith has loved living in NYC. Nevertheless, she still considers the Boston area home and she remains an avid Red Sox fan despite heckles from jealous New Yorkers. In her free time she enjoys listening to country music and sitting down with a good book.
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Katy Ryan - Contributor
Katy is a mid-Missouri native who made a beeline for Kansas City the moment she graduated with a degree in magazine journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. After a forgettable stint in retail purgatory, Katy willingly stepped into journalism's "dark side" as an advertorial writer for The Kansas City Star. She now serves as the editorial director for the GateHouse magazine division of Kansas Media One (so, basically, she oversees three magazines), blogs for Charles and Hudson and works as a freelance writer. In her dwindling supply of spare time, Katy dreams of owning a home in which she can paint walls, install hardwood floors and hang lots of shelves. www.katywrites.com.
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Aricka Flowers - Contributor
Aricka Flowers is a writer in Chicago. She currently scribes for LIVESTRONG.com, Health Care News, School Reform News, Edge Publications and blogs for iNest/Lending Tree and other media sources. Aricka is also a former producer for shows on HGTV and PBS/ WTTW11. In her free time, or breaks between writing, she contemplates how to decorate her new apartment in such a way that most efficiently uses the space. As a true, native Chicagoan she loves the Cubs, no matter what!, and silently suffers through the ridiculously, brutal winters to enjoy the one-of-a-kind summers that can only be found in the Windy City.
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Forrest Cole - Contributor
Alongside careers as a poet, teacher, cook, and writer, Forrest Cole was a carpenter. Although his tool belt is now reserved for weekend DIY projects, which are always attempts at maximizing the limited space in his New York City apartment, he has maintained a passion for quality carpentry and building.
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Press
"Whether you're doing home renovations yourself or hiring professionals, knowledge is power. This frequently updated blog offers easy-to-follow posts on remodeling, repairs, maintenance, and on-the-job safety."
— Real Simple (March 2008)
"An interesting read for professionals, the site is filled with helpful information, as well as dozens of links to other blogs and magazine Web sites."
— Architectural Record
"a fine home improvement blog"
— This Old House | The Hardware Aisle
"One of my favorite home improvement blogs is Charles and Hudson, where I can always find new and interesting products, as well as just strange and fascinating things."
— Bob Vila | On the Level
"I was impressed with some of the ideas shared there, especially the one for the urban scene on a window blind."
— Toledo Free-Press
"In the home + garden category, Shelterrific is in good company, with sites such as the helpful home improvement blog Charles and Hudson. They offer up useful info like how to install a screen door, or understanding your circuit breaker."
— Shelteriffic
"it's a good, interesting read, with short notes on lots of remodeling issues - from how to select various types of moulding, to DIY tips on mixing your own concrete, installing a tile backsplash in your kitchen, installing and cleaning rain gutters, the proper use of a paint sprayer, and plenty more."
— Hewn and Hammered
"Charles and Hudson is a great DIY site, with tips and ideas for everything from feeding your lawn to fixing a fence to putting in a toilet."
— D Home
