Helloooo, We Are Hiring. Anyone Out There????
I may have mentioned in a previous column that my husband Bart is co-owner of a bar/restaurant in our lake town. Since Bart and I…
Articles by Christina A. Koch
At Long Last, It’s Time to Travel Again
In this business, I’ve been fortunate to travel quite extensively. I’ve gratefully journeyed to trade shows in warm, sunny locations when the Midwest’s winter has…
Women in Design and Construction
I always wanted to be a writer. When I graduated from college with English and history degrees and the strong desire to write, I realized…
Condo Maintenance
If you read this column regularly, you may recall that two years ago I sold my condo in Chicago. Before the sale was final, I…
My Home Remodel, Part 16: Custom Door Handles Bring Dated Interior Doors into this Century
As I get older, I love the moments when my life comes full circle. A couple weeks ago, I experienced this when my college friend…
The Brooklyn Academy of Music Refurbishes a 120-year-old Theater to Be More Inclusive of the Community It Serves
1st Place, Whole Building The 120-year-old building that houses the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) began as a burlesque house at the turn of the…