Ada Hollis

Residential Architecture & Outdoor Spaces Educator

I'm Ada, and I've spent the last decade helping people decode the language of homes and outdoor living. Starting as a real estate content writer, I realized most folks are genuinely confused by the difference between a patio, porch, and balcony—and nobody explains it clearly. Now I write straightforward, jargon-free guides that untangle architectural terminology and help homeowners, renters, and property shoppers understand what they're actually looking at. I'm obsessed with making complex residential concepts accessible, and I love the satisfaction of turning "wait, what's a verandah again?" into genuine clarity. When I'm not writing, I'm either browsing home design forums, sketching floor plans for fun, or sitting on actual patios testing out my definitions.