Her current project renovating an 1840’s haunted house in New Jersey, Cara Newhart.

Cara Newhart is a DIY design expert and content creator.

Cara has a background in corporate finance and oil and gas, she pivoted to interior design after realizing her passion for creativity and problem-solving.

Cara shares practical renovation strategies, cost-saving tips, and real-life home transformations—including her current project, a 200-year-old haunted house in New Jersey.

With a social media following of 2 million, she embraces the raw, unfiltered side of home improvement.

Cara shared about:

• Despite being raised creatively—her mother a kindergarten teacher and her father a contractor and entrepreneur—she was encouraged to pursue business rather than a creative career.
• The key is understanding whether you prefer a structured, budget-conscious approach or an evolving, process-driven one.
• Key design advice includes making a solid plan and budget, being flexible when things go wrong, and choosing adaptable design elements.