Michael is a poet, photographer and occasional renovator. He is pretty good in the kitchen too.
+ more bio informationFace it, we all need to walk. My son and I decided that that best way to see New York was on foot. It is, after all, a city of walkers. The "long march" began with a subway ride. We took the #1 train to 110 Street and Broadway. We decided to begin our tour with a look at the world's largest cathedral, the Church of St. John ... More..
Kitchens make or break a house. There are few buyers who will overlook a tired kitchen when buying a house. They may overlook a tired bathroom, assuming that the cost of remodelling will be affordable. But the kitchen needs to be in move-in condition, or most people won't move in! Here are a few things to consider when you a... More..
We are the sum of our experiences. We visit new places and meet new people and we are changed. Occasionally, with a little grace, we are transformed. Environmentalists have long taught that we have an impact on any place we visit, but the opposite is also true: traveling changes us, the way we see the world, and our understa... More..
Save time and your sanity the next time you plan to remodel. Take a deep breath. Begin with the assumption that time and money can be saved by following some simple principles: Make a plan. Write down everything you are considering as you begin to plan. Every idea, no matter how outlandish, goes in the little renovation book... More..
Ever meet an anxious baby? Excluding all the things that can make your baby uncomfortable, I would wager that there is no such thing as an anxious baby. They have the relaxation thing down cold. It even lives in our language: Do you sleep like a baby? Lucky you. All that separates us from the uncomplicated life of a baby is ... More..
Michael Kooiman
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