Brittany Olizarowicz
Brittany Olizarowicz
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About
Britt Olizarowicz is a freelance writer, author and mother of two young children. With a history as a golf professional, real estate agent and business owner, Britt has a wide range of experience and knowledge in a variety of topics. Britt thoroughly enjoys educating and sharing information with readers.
Articles
Shopping

Why Is Wallpaper So Expensive? (Top 9 Reasons)

young woman in a store chooses Wallpaper for her home Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Shopping

Why Is Housing So Expensive? (Top 15 Reasons)

Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Travel

Why Is Hawaii So Expensive? (Top 10 Reasons)

Honolulu, Hawaii. Skyline of Honolulu Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Outdoor

Why Is Patio Furniture So Expensive? (10 Reasons)

Beige garden furniture with striped pillows on a wooden terrace Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Shopping

Why Is Paint So Expensive? (Top 5 Reasons)

man choosing product in hardware store Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Other

How Much Does A Waterbed Weigh? (10 Examples)

Water-bed with beautiful pillows Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Home Improvement

Patching Plaster vs. Joint Compound (What’s The Difference?)

man hand with trowel plastering a wall Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Other

Light Bulb Suddenly Got Brighter (7 Reasons Why)

low-key portrait of a girl holding a light Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Exterior

Can You Paint Over RedGard? (Everything To Know)

hand painting wall in red Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

Electric Boiler vs. Oil Boiler (Which is Better?)

electric boiler Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

How Old Is My Cast Iron Sink? (5 Ways To Tell)

Dripping faucet in an old kitchen of a communal flat Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

Can You Burn Wood In A Coal Fireplace? (Everything To Know)

coal fire Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

What Type Of Paint To Use On Wainscoting? (Everything To Know)

wainscoting painted bright white with hardwood floor Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Exterior

Can You Paint Steel Siding? (Everything To Know)

facade of a new multi-storey building with white and green metal siding Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Shopping

Why Is Interior Design So Expensive? (7 Reasons)

Interior design of modern living room with black stylish commode Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Other

Why Are Old Houses Dusty? (10 Reasons)

Handprint on dusty wooden surface Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

How To Remove Shower Handle Without Screws (Step-By-Step)

Hot-Cold shower faucet handles in the bathroom Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

How To Tell If Wallpaper Glue Is Removed (4 Ways)

removing Wallpaper from the wall with a spatula Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Home Improvement

Does Home Depot Rekey Locks? (Everything To Know)

Home Depot storefront Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

Do I Need Mortar Under Tub? (Everything To Know)

Vintage bathroom interior with a white bathtub Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

Why Is KILZ Not Recommended On Flooring? (Everything To Know)

can of white paint primer Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Exterior

Why Are Doors So Expensive? (10 Reasons)

Front black door that is secured Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Other

Breathing In Plaster Dust (Is It Dangerous?)

Plasterer or painter sanding the newly plastered surface Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Home Improvement

Why Are Tool Boxes So Expensive? (10 Reasons)

Orange plastic toolbox or toolkit box case Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Home Decor

Mold In Paint Can (Can You Still Use It?)

paint can on which lies a brush with a blue handle Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Travel

Why Are Homes In Canada So Expensive? (10 Reasons)

Beautiful upscale house in a Canadian neighborhood Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Exterior

How To Remove Vinyl Soffit (Step-By-Step Guide)

Triangle shape decorative gable with colonial white soffit Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Exterior

Can‌ ‌You‌ ‌Paint‌ Over‌ ‌Thompson’s‌ ‌Water‌ ‌Seal?‌ ‌(What To Know)

Wooden furniture gets a new coat of wood stain Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior

How Long Can You Leave Primer Unpainted? (What To Know)

Proud Men Looking at the Painted Wall - Primer is Done Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Other

How Much Weight Can A Ladder Really Hold? (10 Examples)

Handyman's Foot Climbing Ladder Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
young woman in a store chooses Wallpaper for her home
Shopping

Why Is Wallpaper So Expensive? (Top 9 Reasons)

  Wallpaper is starting to come back in style. For many years, the idea of wallpaper was... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Shopping

Why Is Housing So Expensive? (Top 15 Reasons)

  It’s a well-known fact that the price of housing in America has steadily increased over... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Honolulu, Hawaii. Skyline of Honolulu
Travel

Why Is Hawaii So Expensive? (Top 10 Reasons)

  Whether you are visiting Hawaii or planning to live there, one common theme is that it is... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Beige garden furniture with striped pillows on a wooden terrace
Outdoor

Why Is Patio Furniture So Expensive? (10 Reasons)

  If you are looking to find some new patio furniture for your yard this year, you may be sh... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
man choosing product in hardware store
Shopping

Why Is Paint So Expensive? (Top 5 Reasons)

  Painting your house can be a fun and exciting time. The ability of a simple can of pain... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Water-bed with beautiful pillows
Other

How Much Does A Waterbed Weigh? (10 Examples)

  When one decides to purchase a waterbed, one of the many important factors to consider is... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
man hand with trowel plastering a wall
Home Improvement

Patching Plaster vs. Joint Compound (What’s The Difference?)

  When you have to repair a wall, you may notice there are lots of choices available for pro... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
low-key portrait of a girl holding a light
Other

Light Bulb Suddenly Got Brighter (7 Reasons Why)

  Have you ever been sitting in a room with a light on and realized that the light has sudde... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
hand painting wall in red
Exterior

Can You Paint Over RedGard? (Everything To Know)

  RedGard is a very helpful product that can make waterproofing and sealing certain areas of... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
electric boiler
Interior

Electric Boiler vs. Oil Boiler (Which is Better?)

  A boiler is a home system that most people won’t be able to live without. With a boil... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Dripping faucet in an old kitchen of a communal flat
Interior

How Old Is My Cast Iron Sink? (5 Ways To Tell)

  A cast iron sink can be a great feature in a home. These sinks have been around for a l... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
coal fire
Interior

Can You Burn Wood In A Coal Fireplace? (Everything To Know)

  Having a fireplace in your home can be a great advantage. There are some really great b... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
wainscoting painted bright white with hardwood floor
Interior

What Type Of Paint To Use On Wainscoting? (Everything To Know)

  Wainscoting can be a great addition to any home. If you want to break up large wall spa... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
facade of a new multi-storey building with white and green metal siding
Exterior

Can You Paint Steel Siding? (Everything To Know)

  Steel siding is typically very easy to take care of. You won’t have to worry about cl... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Interior design of modern living room with black stylish commode
Shopping

Why Is Interior Design So Expensive? (7 Reasons)

  Interior design is a luxury that many of us don’t have the privilege to take advantage o... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Handprint on dusty wooden surface
Other

Why Are Old Houses Dusty? (10 Reasons)

  Dust in a home is just plain annoying. When a home is dusty, it looks as though it is n... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Hot-Cold shower faucet handles in the bathroom
Interior

How To Remove Shower Handle Without Screws (Step-By-Step)

  Replacing a shower handle should seem like an easy project. Certainly, most door handle... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
removing Wallpaper from the wall with a spatula
Interior

How To Tell If Wallpaper Glue Is Removed (4 Ways)

  The removal of wallpaper is quite an undertaking. The worst part about it is that the s... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Home Depot storefront
Home Improvement

Does Home Depot Rekey Locks? (Everything To Know)

  Home Depot is sort of a go-to store for all of your home improvement needs. Chances are... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Vintage bathroom interior with a white bathtub
Interior

Do I Need Mortar Under Tub? (Everything To Know)

  When you are remodeling a bathroom, there are many steps that you must follow to make sure... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
can of white paint primer
Interior

Why Is KILZ Not Recommended On Flooring? (Everything To Know)

  If you are painting an area that has any type of moisture or an uneven surface, KILZ is a... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Front black door that is secured
Exterior

Why Are Doors So Expensive? (10 Reasons)

  A door does not seem like it should be all that expensive. However, when you look at th... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Plasterer or painter sanding the newly plastered surface
Other

Breathing In Plaster Dust (Is It Dangerous?)

  When you are doing any kind of home improvement project, you must consider the dangers.... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Orange plastic toolbox or toolkit box case
Home Improvement

Why Are Tool Boxes So Expensive? (10 Reasons)

  One thing that people learn about being into home improvement and working with tools is th... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
paint can on which lies a brush with a blue handle
Home Decor

Mold In Paint Can (Can You Still Use It?)

  Sometimes it can take a bit of effort to put aside the time and energy to start painting a... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Beautiful upscale house in a Canadian neighborhood
Travel

Why Are Homes In Canada So Expensive? (10 Reasons)

  Purchasing real estate in Canada is quite expensive. Canadian real estate has remained... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Triangle shape decorative gable with colonial white soffit
Exterior

How To Remove Vinyl Soffit (Step-By-Step Guide)

  Many homes will have vinyl soffit. Even if your home is not constructed with vinyl, the... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Wooden furniture gets a new coat of wood stain
Exterior

Can‌ ‌You‌ ‌Paint‌ Over‌ ‌Thompson’s‌ ‌Water‌ ‌Seal?‌ ‌(What To Know)

  Painting‌ ‌things‌ ‌around‌ ‌your‌ ‌home‌ ‌is‌ ‌a‌ ‌way‌ ‌... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Proud Men Looking at the Painted Wall - Primer is Done
Interior

How Long Can You Leave Primer Unpainted? (What To Know)

  Painting is one of those things that even the newest homeowner will get involved in. Pa... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago
Handyman's Foot Climbing Ladder
Other

How Much Weight Can A Ladder Really Hold? (10 Examples)

  Ladders are extremely useful tools, and most homeowners have several ladders in their gara... Brittany Olizarowicz • 3 years ago