Create Your Own Houseblog

Become a Houseblogger!

A weblog is like an online diary. And a HouseBlog is an online diary about your house! It is a web application where you can publish your writing and/or your photographs on a periodic basis. Entries (or diary pages) are usually published in reverse chronological order. Weblogs can usually be viewed by any internet user. (They are public.) They often allow readers to leave comments. They may link readers to other web pages through the use of hyperlinks.

Have a HouseBlog? Join the Houseblogs Community!

Want a HouseBlog? Starting one can be simple...or complex! Free...or for a fee!

Top 5 Reasons You Should “Blog” Your House

  1. If you stare at photos long enough, you can figure out where you left the electric drill.
  2. Why keep all of this home improvement pain to yourselves? Share it with friends and family!
  3. Keep a historical record to prove to others, “See! We really HAVE made progress!”
  4. Keep stress low by laughing at disasters! (You know what an interesting blog entry that they will make!)
  5. Record for future changes and maintenance. Never guess where you put the electrical conduit again! Photos let you see and remember where the “stuff” behind the walls ended up.

Here are some great resources to check out if you are new to blogging:

This first link will give you a tour of blogging basics and walk you through creating a blog on Blogger.com. How Blogs Work

This is an overview of various blog tools, how to use Google to help others find your blog, how to attract new readers and more! Newbie FAQ 101: How to Make a Blog