Catherine Hiles

Contributing Writer

Catherine is a content writer specializing in home improvement, home finance, and personal finance. She is passionate about making complex topics more digestible for the average reader. Catherine’s work can be found on BobVila.com and TIME Stamped, among others.

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About

Catherine Hiles brings over a decade of experience writing and editing about various topics, including home improvement, home finances, personal finance, pet ownership, and parenting. In addition to Angi, her work has been featured on BobVila.com, Tom’s Guide, TIME Stamped, The Penny Hoarder, and more. 

As a homeowner, Catherine knows the importance of saving money where possible by DIYing home projects—but she also recognizes when to call in the experts for help. She strives to share easy-to-digest information with readers looking to learn more about home improvement projects, from simple how-to guides to cost breakdowns for more complex projects. 

Catherine lives in Dayton, Ohio, with her husband, two children, and two pit bull mixes, and enjoys running, reading, and cooking in her spare time.

Quick facts

Location
Dayton, OH
Education
University of Chester, U.K.
Expertise
Home improvement, home finances, personal finance

Highlights

  • Writer with over a decade of experience in home improvement, home finances, and personal finance

  • Has written for brands like BobVila.com, TIME Stamped, and The Penny Hoarder

  • Loves spending time in the garden and growing her own vegetables

Published work

Articles
Smart glass makes your home more comfortable and energy-efficient, but at what price? Learn how much smart glass costs and if it’s a good option for you.
Roll-off dumpster costs depend on size, rental duration, and location. Weight and the type of debris can impact cost, and you may need to pay for a permit.
This guide explains everything that goes into onyx countertop cost, from kitchen size and onyx color to labor and ongoing costs.
From leaky sinks and drippy faucets to water seeping from the bottom of your toilet, this guide will help you budget for bathroom leak repair costs.
Tree inspections can ensure your trees stay healthy and safe, preventing costly damage. Learn how much tree inspections cost and what can affect the price.
This guide covers the cost to tile a kitchen countertop and the main cost factors, including tile type and grade, kitchen size, and whether you hire a pro for the installation.
The cost to move an electric meter depends on how far you’re moving it, whether it needs replacing, and the cost of labor near you.
It’s important to remove troublesome stumps: Here’s everything you can expect from stump grinding costs for your next landscaping project.