We have the pleasure of introducing Timothy Dahl, a DIY home improvement blogger and founder of Charles & Hudson.

Tell us a little about yourself.

Raised in Tucson, AZ but spent a few years in NYC as the producer of ThisOldHouse.com and the websites of ElleDECOR and Metropolitan Home magazines. I’m now based in Los Angeles and when I’m not blogging you’ll find me outside in the surf, slopes or mountains. I love it all.

Why did you start the blog?

In 2005 most major media companies including the one I was working for were not into connecting with a community or listening to their audience who had so much great content to share. I wanted Charles & Hudson to be a place where homeowners and house bloggers could share their projects, tips and techniques with the rest of us. I also wanted to create a platform to highlight the home improvement products and services I felt flew below the radar of mainstream media.

Tell us about the name: Charles & Hudson.

It’s simply the cross streets we lived at in the West Village in NYC. I thought they sounded great together and although this blog isn’t NYC-centric, New York will always define it’s birth.

There’s a lot of home improvement blogs out there… what’s unique about Charles & Hudson?

We like to say we’re healthily obsessed about homes which resonates with our audience who feel the same way. We’re always looking to improve our content and because of this we will be launching 5 more sites before the end of the month that are focused on our most popular content.

What is your favorite home improvement project?

Honestly I find satisfaction in any project that starts with a demo. I love pulling old baseboards, door trim or carpet and starting fresh with new materials. There’s no greater feeling than getting your hands dirty for the sake of improving your living space.

Any home improvement tips you’ve learned from the community?

There are so many but it seems every project hinges on having the right tool for the job. Invest in a core group of quality tools and they won’t let you down and they’ll last forever.

There’s an increasing interest about green remodeling. What are your thoughts about Green Home Improvement? Is it “DIYable?”

Green building isn’t just for the big builders. You can make a difference in your own projects starting by reusing what material you can and recycling what you can’t.

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