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
Your water softener works overtime to keep your water safe. Use this guide on how to check your water heater for damage or poor performance.
The last thing you want when you return from a trip is a flooded home. Here are four primary reasons to shut your water off when you’re on vacation.
A home energy audit is a detailed write-up of how to lower your utility bills and increase your comfort level. Find out if they’re worth the cost.
Brown spots on the ceiling may be caused by a few reasons, including flashing failure, improperly installed HVAC units, and leaking pipes.
If you’re moving, you need to consider distance, weight, packing, and more. Our guide provides the average cost to move a 3-bedroom house long distance.
Not sure if your foundation is damaged or just settling? Learn about foundation problems versus settling and how to tell the difference in this homeowner’s guide.
Worried your aging or damaged roof could lead to water damage? Learn about roof replacement costs in San Francisco to steer clear of worsening problems.
Dealing with roof damage or poor curb appeal? Learn about the average roof replacement cost in Houston to see how much a new roof will set you back.