Lori Murphy

Lori Murphy

Lori Murphy, a professional contractor with a degree in Civil Engineering from MIT, has been enlightening our readers. Specializing in home renovation, her 20-year career includes working on both residential and commercial projects. Lori’s practical and detailed renovation guides stem from her hands-on experience in the field and her experience in architectural design and construction provide invaluable insights to homeowners. She is passionate about sustainable building practices and enjoys woodworking in her spare time.

Lori Murphy Stories

Let me guess, you’ve been living with a septic system for years, but you’ve never really thought about what’s actually

Let’s be honest: when was the last time you changed your sheets? I used to forget too. Life gets busy,

I used to think painting aluminum was hard. But once I learned the right way, it got a lot easier,

I remember the first time I bought a stone bath mat. It looked great at first, but after a while,

Ever had that heart-stopping moment when cooking oil starts smoking a little too much? I’ll bet most of us have

Remember that moment you first brought your leather sofa home? The rich smell, the buttery texture, the way it instantly

When the dryer suddenly stops working, the first thing I think is, “Is this going to be an easy fix

Is your house starting to feel bouncy when you walk across certain rooms? You might be dealing with pier and

Are you trying to figure out how much a foundation inspection costs? I know it can feel uncertain, especially when

Are you thinking about replacing your kitchen’s hardest-working appliance, but don’t know when the right time is? The question of

I’ve learned that keeping my humidifier clean is just as important as using it. When I first wondered how to

Is your air conditioner not cooling even though it’s running all day long? Nothing feels worse than hearing your AC