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
Looking to give your pup unrestricted access to your yard? Use this DIY guide on how to install a doggie door to get the job done in a single afternoon.
Ready to close your swimming pool for the season? Here’s who to call to close a pool to get the job done quickly and avoid damage to your equipment.
Want to prepare your lawn for winter but need help figuring out where to start? Find out what preparing your lawn for winter takes here.
Looking to add some elegance and intrigue to your home? Learn about the dark academia house style in this guide, and incorporate it into your living space.
Not clear on the parts of windows? Brush up on the difference between mullions and muntins in this guide so you know what to look for when buying windows.
Looking to install landscape edging but not sure which professional is best? Learn who to hire to edge your yard for the best results possible.
All drywall is fire-resistant, but the fire rating tells you how resistant. Use this guide on drywall fire rating to make sure you use the right product.
Learn about what a floating slab foundation is, how it differs from a standard slab foundation, when it’s a useful foundation style, and more.