Cassie McDowell

Cassie co-founded brick&batten in 2017 with her sister, Alli, but her love of home design was born years earlier. Cassie’s passion for design can be traced back to her childhood, when she’d accompany her parents on road trips through small towns in search of inspiration for properties they would buy, fix up, and sell. 

Prior to launching brick&batten, Cassie worked as a fourth grade teacher, but her love of design, architecture, home renovation, and open houses inspired her to pursue a new career. When writing for brick&batten, Cassie aims to empower homeowners to make the best informed decisions for their property. She knows from experience how challenging home renovation can be, and when she writes, she puts herself in the shoes of every homeowner with similar frustrations.

Cassie currently lives in Florida with her four children, an old dog, and her loving husband. When she’s not working, Cassie is most likely checking out a nearby open house or traveling to learn about the latest house trends.

Blogs by Cassie McDowell

Favorite Whites for Your Home’s Exterior

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There are a million white paints for your home’s exterior; however, not all will work on every home.  Style, sunlight, direction of the house and other fixed elements play a crucial role in the way we see and interpret color.  For max curb appeal, brick&batten has found some tried and true whites that we return ...

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Paint Color for Curb Appeal

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Exterior paint color is the ultimate change maker in attaining the perfect curb appeal. Picking exterior paint color requires some foresight and planning.  It’s not as easy as seeing a house you love and copying it, because every house is different.  That said, our color experts use undertones and fixed elements when we help choose ...

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6 Simple Solutions for Small Exterior Windows

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6 Simple Solutions for Small Exterior Windows Small exterior windows can be a thing… one that’s tricky to deal with.  The windows look fine from the inside; however on the outside they appear way too small.  We have come up with 6 simple solutions for small exterior windows. Luckily, this is a fixable problem without ...

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The Traditional Ranch Homes Before & After Makeovers

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The Traditional Ranch Homes Before & After Curb Appeal Makeovers See how brick&batten designers, architects, and graphics turn these traditional ranch homes into absolute stunners… with before & after curb appeal makeovers. According to Zillow, nine of ten houses, in the 1950’s and 60’s were ranch style.  As the 80’s hit, people were opting for ...

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Coastal Homes Before and After Transformations

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Coastal Homes Before and After Transformations Coastal homes have a vibe and character all their own.  If done correctly, they exude a warm welcome! Now is the perfect time to achieve your coastal house transformation with your own before and after.  This doesn’t have to mean the dumpster in the yard and living in an ...

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5 Reasons to Paint Your Brick House

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I’ve read article after article with reasons why not to paint your home exterior brick; however, I still did it!  After talking to painting experts and doing huge research on the pros and cons, I still did it! I painted my brick and I couldn’t be happier… Is your brick looking dated and tired?  Maybe ...

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Before and After Home Exterior Designs for Every Need

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So Many Reasons to Get a Home Exterior Design… There are so many reasons to get a virtual home exterior design.  We’ve all drooled over Chip and Joanna Gaines masterpieces and wondered how they make it look so simple… not a hair out of place and she is always smiling.  There may be an unexpected ...

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Selling and Want Your Home to Make a Great First Impression?

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Selling Your Home? Make a Great First Impression. Looking to sell your home and ready to make a great first impression?  Most potential home buyers decide within a matter of seconds if they want to go inside the home for another look.  Therefore, it is imperative your home make a strong first impression.  You want ...

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Spring Cleaning Home Exterior Checklist

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Spring Cleaning Home Exterior Checklist Spring is in full swing! The birds are chirping, the grass is turning green, and my allergies are are back in action. That means it’s time for spring cleaning and a checklist to keep you on track.  Keeping your home exterior well maintained not only helps its appearance but also ...

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