This afternoon I reviewed the blog New York Renovator, written by Mrs Mecomber

When the blog first loads on my monitor the first thing I notice is the header. It matches the blog’s description which is “taking on the challenges of renovating an 1855 farmhouse in upstate new York”. Currently the blog is on a three column white theme. It takes me 32 clicks to get from the top of the home page to the bottom.

I think Mrs Mecomber and I must think alike, or she knew I was popping in and read my thoughts. Her blog looks great, and I have but one suggestion for her concerning the layout. The labels and the archives lists are both very long and would benefit from being placed into a box with a scrollbar or a dropdown box.

As I read through pages of posts, I found myself thinking it was all very interesting. Mrs Mecomber’s posts are all original content. I am amazed at some of the daunting tasks she’s undertaken. She writes about everything in the renovating process including answers to questions she’s got and helpful resources. She frequently includes numerous pictures, which not only break up the white page and draw attention to certain posts, but they also document her progress working on the home. I do wish Mrs Mecomber had an About page. She does offer a couple of words along with a picture, but I’m nosy and I like to know more. I find myself wondering who the picture is of. Is that her? Is it one of her relatives?

I spent double the time on her site than I typically spend reviewing a site because I kept finding more interesting stuff to read. Her blog posts are sort of like chapters in a book the way they blend together telling the story of her home renovation. I recommend you also take some time to get to know the New York Renovator. And please tell her that valmg sent you.