Kat Hodgins

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Name: Kat Hodgins

Title: Contributing Writer

Kat Hodgins is a freelance copy and content writer based out of Vancouver, Canada. This lifelong DIYer and hands-on learner has been a freelance writer for over a decade and a BobVila.com contributor since 2020. With an affinity for jumping headfirst into home projects and finding products that make home life easier, Kat’s major contributions to the Bob Vila team are in DIY ventures and home goods. 

Expertise and Experience

In her tenure as a professional writer, Kat has written for many companies, including BobVila.com, Dentex, Good Digital, Interesting Things, MarketOne, Nest Designs, Perk.com Canada, Run Wild My Child, This is LD, and more. 

Prior to freelancing, Kat was the copy editor at Canadian Aviator Magazine and a member on staff at OP Publishing Media Group. Proficient in writing SEO content, social media content, landing pages, sales letters, newsletters, brand statements, and more, Kat can take a complex idea and turn it into a digestible, enjoyable read for the target audience. 

Kat primarily writes content for home goods, DIY projects, health care, and luxury clothing. She’s also experienced in writing about tech, finance, high-end real estate development, outdoor living, and several trades.

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JUNE 21, 2023 | WEDNESDAY
The Great Debate: Does Every Home Need a Bathtub?

There are shower people, and then there are bath people. While these two groups may be able to debate the advantages and disadvantages of having a bathtub in a home from sunrise to sunset...

JUNE 21, 2023 | WEDNESDAY
Cool Ways Communities Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

Whether you are a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or an ally, Pride Month is more than a party. It’s a way to uplift, support, and celebrate LGBTQIA+ voices, culture, and liberties. Prid...

JUNE 2, 2023 | FRIDAY
9 Wildly Expensive Pieces of Furniture People Actually Buy

Furniture helps give a home personality. It’s a testament to your style and tells visitors a bit about the people who live there. Even though expensive doesn’t automatically translate to ...

MAY 26, 2023 | FRIDAY
Preparing Your Home for Natural Disasters Can Pay Off—Here’s How

This is the fourth installment of Bob Vila’s Most Valuable Projects of 2023, a month-long series featuring high-ROI home improvements on energy efficiency, sustainable kitchens, rooftop s...

MAY 24, 2023 | WEDNESDAY
17 Deer-Resistant Plants, Flowers, and Shrubs

It takes a lot of time, effort, and money into making your backyard beautiful, so it’s understandably devastating when deer eat your plants, flowers, and trees. While deer may nibble on a...

MAY 17, 2023 | WEDNESDAY
How to Plan a Whole House Light Fixture Update to Reflect Your Design Style

Does your lighting design date the appearance of your home? Here’s a bright idea: Change out the fixtures (or even just the bulbs) to refresh a room or the entire home with more complemen...

MAY 17, 2023 | WEDNESDAY
16 Things You Should Never Buy at the Dollar Store

Hitting the dollar store to pick up some low-cost items is one way to save money, but what’s the trade-off? Whether because quality is subpar or they're made with harmful materials, some ...

APRIL 28, 2023 | FRIDAY
15 Living Room Curtain Ideas for Style and Privacy

Living room curtains influence your design as much as furniture selection, paint color, or wall hangings. This fabric addition to a room is a key style feature with practical benefits. Th...

APRIL 28, 2023 | FRIDAY
17 Vintage Kitchen Features We Refuse to Abandon

Kitchens have a gravitational pull: Family and friends alike migrate to this space to hang out, eat, and catch up in an intimate setting. As we’ve made our kitchens more practical and hig...

APRIL 14, 2023 | FRIDAY
Renters: How to Know If You're Being Discriminated Against and What to Do About It

Welcome to The State of Rentals with Bob Vila, a series dedicated to showing both landlords and tenants the crucial steps in finding the right property, potential challenges with renting,...