Our TeamAmanda Hoyer

About Me

Amanda Hoyer is a journalist and content strategist covering all things home with a mix of curiosity and clarity. Based in Texas and deep in the thick of her renter-to-homeowner journey, she writes about the realities of buying, building, and living well, especially for folks navigating affordability, climate stress, and the chaos of design trends. Her work blends expert interviews, industry data, and plain-English reporting to help readers make smarter decisions about where (and how) they live. When not chasing stories or tagging sources, she’s probably testing garden layouts, rewiring a vintage sconce, or writing her next “Bread & Butter” dispatch about balancing the hustle with the dream.


Latest Stories

Everyone Wants to Move to Dallas — Living Here Is More Complicated
Dallas-Fort Worth keeps showing up on “best places to move” lists. Living here tells a more complicated story.
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I Asked 4 Pros if Claw-Foot Tubs Are Worth It, and They All Said the Same Thing
I’ve always imagined myself with one someday. But the experts have warnings.
Oct 10, 2025
The Cozy Prewar Seating Space I Wish Every Home Still Had
They’re warm, provide extra seating, and are oh-so-cute.
Oct 8, 2025
Living in a 354-Square-Foot Home Changed My Life
It was a crash course in what it really means to live “small.”
Aug 1, 2025
Most Homes Are Built with This Ultra-Common Material — But That’s Quietly Changing
It makes a lot of sense — but requires serious buy-in.
Jun 3, 2025