Mika Deneige

Contributing Writer

About

  1. Tackled exterior renovations on a freestanding garage, including stripping and replacing aged siding.

  2. Experienced in the ins and outs of incorporating and maintaining natural materials such as wood and bamboo in the home.

  3. The queen of color, Mika has found the absolute best shade of butter yellow for a welcoming kitchen.

Mika is a professional writer and lover of flowers, and believes that gardens are the heart of the home—whether they’re cozy apartment window-sills or spacious vegetable plots in the yard. She loves discovering the native plants in her area and finding creative ways to integrate them into the community.

Mika also enjoys a good renovation and upcycle, and believes that there’s always a way to reinvent your home. From salvaging and revitalizing furniture to recycling old deck wood into a new picnic table, she has plenty of fun with home improvement. She’s also discovered it’s a great way to meet the community, from working with local contractors to helping friends and neighbors with their own building projects.

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