Home Hero Jen
Life. Hope. Home.
In that order.
Real talk on home, life, and the mindset shifts that make it all feel possible. From a former real estate broker who has walked through thousands of homes and even more life transitions.
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Garage Gym Ventilation: Keep Your Gym Cool, Dry, & Comfortable
If you’re building out a garage gym and wondering why it feels like a punishment in July, you’re in the right place. For most setups, cross ventilation plus a 400-600 CFM exhaust fan and a dehumidifier solves 80% of the problem for under $300. I grew up in the High Desert in California. My mama […]
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Garage Gym Lighting: Lights, Layout, Mistakes to Avoid
Garage gym lighting is different from regular garage lighting, and the numbers matter. You need 50-75 lumens per square foot for general areas and 100 or more where you train, at a color temperature of 4000-5000K to keep your energy up and your form visible. We put lights in our garage when we bought our […]
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Best Garage Gym Flooring Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank
Garage gym flooring needs at least 3/8 inch rubber for light training and 3/4 inch for heavy lifting, with a durometer rating of 60-80 Shore A to protect your joints, your gear, and your concrete slab. You can’t put 20 years in this business without having been in your share of garages. For the most […]
Meet your home guide
Hey, I’m Jen.
Former Real Estate Broker, 20+ Years in California, Idaho & Spokane
I spent over two decades walking through thousands of homes, helping people navigate life’s biggest transitions. Now I write about what I learned, practical home advice paired with the mindset shifts that make transformation feel possible instead of overwhelming. This isn’t a pretty pictures blog. It’s the real stuff.