Dan Simms

Contributing Writer

Dan is a writer and property manager and can be found sharing his home improvement tips on sites like EcoWatch and Today’s Homeowner. He loves sharing his years of hands-on experience and love of DIY to help homeowners bring their visions to life.

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About

Dan has been a full-time professional writer in the home and solar industries for over three years. He brings a fresh perspective to numerous authoritative sites in those areas, including EcoWatch, Today’s Homeowner, Leaf Score, and House Method. There’s nothing he enjoys more than helping fellow homeowners make their renovation dreams a reality. With a passion for clean energy and DIY, he also shares his experience with home solar systems and guides readers toward being more self-sustainable.

He got his Master’s Degree in English Literature and Creative Writing from Hofstra University in New York, which sparked his love of writing. He then combined that with his passion for and experience in real estate. He’s an avid DIYer and woodworker and has built most of the furniture and carried out the majority of repairs in his primary home and his investment properties in upstate New York. 

Quick facts

Location
Long Island, NY
Education
Hofstra University Former Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, NY
Expertise
Home renovation, DIY, and sustainable living

Highlights

  • 5 years of experience managing construction and home renovation

  • Published work can be found on EcoWatch and Today’s Homeowner

  • Real estate investor with three properties

Published work

Articles
Soffit replacement costs depend on multiple factors, like length, accessibility, and material. Learn about the cost factors to budget more accurately.
The cost to replace trim depends on factors such as style, material, and whether you hire a pro. Find out what your budget could look like for this project.
Dreaming of a tile roof but not in love with how expensive clay tiles are? Concrete tile roof costs are much lower, but you still get that classic look.
Repairing a patio can seem like a major undertaking, but it’s more affordable than a replacement. Learn about patio repair costs to estimate your total.
Building permits are essential. Here’s everything you need to know about building permit costs to budget accordingly for your building project.
Discover the cost to remove asbestos siding, including average prices, key cost factors, and tips to help homeowners plan a safe and budget-friendly project.
Whether you’re planning on putting in a concrete driveway, patio, or staircase, use this concrete delivery cost guide to get an accurate estimate.
Looking to step up your home’s interior with window treatments? Use this guide to blinds installation cost to set an appropriate budget for your project.