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
Want to organize your garage and create more storage space? Use this simple how-to guide to make DIY garage shelves in a single weekend.
Whether you're dreaming up a new office or a peaceful sunroom, home addition costs will shape your design. Learn how much a home addition costs in Philadelphia, PA.
Dealing with a leaking or damaged roof? Learn about roof repair costs in Washington, D.C., to see what a permanent solution will cost you.
Pool liner replacement costs in Austin depend on the size and type of pool you have. Learn about average costs to set your expectations.
A metal roof improves curb appeal and home value. Learn about metal roof costs in San Francisco to see how much this improvement will cost you.
Metal roofs stand up better to severe weather than asphalt shingles. See how much a metal roof costs in Atlanta to see if this upgrade is within your budget.