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
This guide to gutter cleaning costs in Raleigh, NC, provides local estimates for cleaning gutters based on length, type, and number of stories on a home.
Concrete log siding costs more than traditional wood but requires less maintenance. Learn about pricing and upkeep costs to see if it’s a fit for your home.
Cutting concrete is a daunting task unless you have the right tools and know-how. Find out the methods for how to cut concrete for all skill levels.
Is your garage door not working like it should? Use this guide to check to see if you have a broken garage door and what to do about it if you do.
A clogged main sewer line can lead to gas or wastewater leaks. Find out what main sewer line clog repair costs in Minneapolis, MN by type of service, clog severity, and more.
A clogged main sewer line can lead to gas or wastewater leaks. Find out what main sewer line clog repair costs in Denver, CO, by type of service, clog severity, and more.
A clogged main sewer line can lead to gas or wastewater leaks. Find out what main sewer line clog repair costs in Atlanta, GA, by type of service, clog severity, and more.
A clogged main sewer line can lead to gas or wastewater leaks. Find out what main sewer line clog repair costs in Detroit, MI by type of service, clog severity, and more.