S.E. Smith

S.E. Smith

S.E. Smith is a writer, agitator, and commentator based in Northern California, with a journalistic focus on social issues, particularly gender, prison reform, disability rights, environmental justice, queerness, class, and the intersections thereof, with a special interest in rural subjects. International publication credits include work for the Sydney Morning Herald, The Guardian, and AlterNet, among many other news outlets and magazines. Assisted by cats Loki and Leila, smith lives in Fort Bragg, California.

What Is the Cost of Wallpaper Installation?

Posted by S.E. Smith | Jan 01, 2011

Photo of a master craftsman hanging wallpaper by Jeff Tidwell/Flickr. Whether you are hanging wallpaper yourself or planning to hire a paperhanger to do it for you, the cost of wallpaper...

What Should You Do for Frozen Pipes?

Posted by S.E. Smith | Jan 01, 2011

Photo of frozen pipes by Cha gia Jose/Flickr. When it gets cold, you might find yourself needing emergency frozen pipes help to keep the water flowing in your house. There are some...

What's the Difference Between a Plumber and a Master Plumber?

Posted by S.E. Smith | Jan 01, 2011

Photo of a plumber by Boise Plumbing/Flickr. The difference between a plumber and a master plumber depends on licensing and regulations by state. In some states, there are 2 or...

Should You Hire a Handyman for Minor Home Repairs?

Posted by S.E. Smith | Jan 01, 2011

Photo of a cat looking at a handyman by eye of einstein/Flickr. Need some small repairs done around the house? You might find hiring a handyman to be very cost-effective. The decision...

How Do You Pick the Right Garage Door?

Posted by S.E. Smith | Jan 01, 2011

Photo of a flushline copper garage door by carywaynepeterson/Flickr. If you haven’t gone shopping in a while, you might be surprised by how challenging picking the right garage...