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
Garages increase curb appeal and have a high ROI. Use this guide to learn about the average cost to build a garage in Minneapolis, MN and budget for your project.
Discover what average tree removal costs in Washington, DC based on different factors to know how much it will cost to take care of a dead or troublesome tree on your property.
Discover what average tree removal costs in Atlanta, GA based on different factors to know how much it will cost to take care of a dead or troublesome tree on your property.
A foundation for a new-build home averages around $8,287. Find out all the factors that affect the cost of a foundation in Boston, MA and how to save money.
A foundation for a new-build home averages around $7,261. Find out all the factors that affect the cost of a foundation in Baltimore, MD and how to save money.
A foundation for a new-build home averages around $8,091. Find out all the factors that affect the cost of a foundation in Seattle, WA and how to save money.