Hannah Rail

Contributing Writer

Hannah has written for Home Depot and Porch as well as various real estate brokerages, real estate agents, legal conveyance and mortgage firms. She specializes in topics like electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.

Hannah Rail portrait
Hannah Rail portrait

About

As a young child, Hannah marveled at the home building and renovation process. Her childhood home was the site of a decade-long renovation and restoration, and she often took a hands-on approach, choosing to participate and learn rather than watch. 

Since then, Hannah has continued to tackle her own home improvement projects and loves to support friends and family with their renovations. She’s handy at furniture-building, sewing, flooring, tiling, plumbing, electrical, and general landscaping. 

For the past decade, she’s written home improvement and real estate content for both online and print publications, combining her personal experience with a passion for helping to make complex topics accessible to everyone.

Quick facts

Location
Comox, British Columbia
Education
Camosun College (2003) Thompson Rivers University (2010)
Expertise
DIY repairs and upgrades, home safety, energy efficiency, and all things garden and landscaping.

Highlights

  • First hand experience in carpentry, tiling, painting, landscaping, plumbing, electrical and demolition

  • Experience writing about home inspections—what to expect, what to look for, and what to ask about when it comes to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and structural issues.

  • Written for brands such as Porch and Home Depot.

Articles
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Save money, use less energy, and accent your decor with the focused, decorative, or subtle light styles available from different types of LED light bulbs.
Recessed lights add subtle ambiance or general lighting to any space. In this guide, we’ll share pro tips on where to place recessed lights in the kitchen.
Changing a light bulb in a light fixture is an easy home project for beginners. Learn how to change a fluorescent light bulb yourself in just a few steps.
Pendant lights add style or ambiance. Explore your lighting options to learn more about the types of pendant lights available and how to use them.
Did you know your ceiling fan can spin in two different directions? This quick-reference guide shows you why and how to change your ceiling fan direction.
Great lighting can add ambiance to your decor. Learn how to install canless recessed lighting in a few simple steps with our complete guide.
The wall sconce is the unsung hero of lighting, bringing decorative light to empty wall space. Discover how to install a wall sconce with these nine steps.