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
Struggling to choose between wallpaper versus paint for your interior space? Learn how these options compare and which is best for your next project.
The five primary types of wood rot are dry rot, wet rot, brown rot, white rot, and soft rot. Learn what causes them and how to identify them in your home.
Need a new roof but aren’t keen on it looking like everyone else’s? These alternative roofing materials offer a unique curb appeal, sustainability, and more.
Dealing with roof damage and need to know what to budget for a fix? Learn about roof repair costs in Denver and what factors influence your total.
Need a new roof for your LA home? Learn about average roof replacement costs in Los Angeles and see what factors can influence your price.
Wondering how to improve the appraisal value of your home? Use these tips to maximize return on investment and boost your property value before you sell.
Need to replace your windows but not sure you want to keep the same dimensions? Learn about standard casement window sizes and how to fit windows to your space.
Fall is a great time to safeguard your yard through the harsh winter months. Follow these fall lawn care tips for a healthy, lush lawn come springtime.