Kat Brancato

Contributing Writer

Kat has spent over 10 years sharing her knowledge on home ownership, finance, and inexpensive ways to do things yourself. Her work can be found in publications like Better Homes & Gardens and Real Simple where she writes tips on organizing, cleaning, gardening.

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About

About

  • More than 10 years home and personal finance experience

  • Featured Better Homes & Gardens, Family Handyman, and Real Simple

Kat has over 10 years of lifestyle and finance writing experience, sharing her knowledge on home renovation projects, home ownership expenses, gardening, organizing, cleaning, and more. Her work has appeared in Better Homes & Gardens, Family Handyman, Real Simple, and many other publications. She combines her extensive retail banking background and personal homeowner experience to provide tips and simple solutions for home-related topics. 

She and her husband are renovating her great-great-grandfather's log cabin and working on starting a homestead. She also enjoys helping others learn how to slow down and simplify their lives with her lifestyle blog Simplicity & Sunshine.

Subject Matter Expertise: Home financing, organization, and cleaning

Published Work

Favorite home style: Hygge style

Articles
Kat Brancato  •  Oct 23, 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Develop Land? [2026 Data]
Going from an undeveloped plot to your dream home can be expensive. Learn about the cost to develop land and what factors can affect your total.
Kat Brancato  •  Oct 17, 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Wire Fence? [2026 Data]
Wire fencing offers reliable property boundaries, livestock containment, and garden protection. Use this guide to learn how much wire fencing costs based on factors like type and material.
Kat Brancato  •  Oct 15, 2026
How Much Do Garage Door Tune-Ups Cost? [2026 Data]
Garage door tune-ups aren’t too expensive, and most of the fixes are simple. That being said, simple doesn’t always mean safe, so it’s best to hire a pro for this project.
Kat Brancato  •  Oct 13, 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Dumpster? [2026 Data]
Renting a dumpster is more practical than you think. Use this guide to learn how much your rental will cost, the different dumpster types available, and tips to help you save.
Kat Brancato  •  Oct 8, 2026
How Much Does Stained Glass Window Repairs Cost? [2026 Data]
Stained glass repair costs depend on many factors, from the type of repair to the item that needs repairing. Find out how much this project will cost.
Kat Brancato  •  Oct 6, 2026
How Much Does Oil Tank Replacement Cost? [2026 Data]
Time for a new oil tank? If your HVAC system isn’t performing like it should, you need to know the factors that impact oil tank replacement cost.
Kat Brancato  •  Oct 1, 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Paint Vinyl Siding? [2026 Data]
The cost to paint vinyl siding depends on the type of paint, square footage, labor, and more. Check out this guide to help you budget for painting vinyl siding.
Kat Brancato  •  Sep 30, 2026
How Much Does Bee Removal Cost? [2026 Data]
How much does bee removal cost? Learn what you’ll pay based on factors like hive location, size of the infestation, extermination or removal, and more.