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  •  May 19, 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Repipe a House in Orlando, FL? [2026 Data]
Whether you’re changing your home’s floor plan in a remodel or just replacing old, worn-out plumbing, this guide will help you estimate the cost to repipe a house in Orlando, FL.
Kat Brancato  •  May 18, 2026
How Much Does HVAC Repair Cost in Indianapolis, IN?
Heating and cooling system on the fritz? Discover the factors that go into HVAC repair costs in Indianapolis, IN and how you can save money on this crucial home update.
Kat Brancato  •  May 18, 2026
How Much Does HVAC Repair Cost in Baltimore, MD?
Heating and cooling system on the fritz? Discover the factors that go into HVAC repair costs in Baltimore, MD, and how you can save money on this crucial home update.
Kat Brancato  •  May 18, 2026
How Much Does HVAC Repair Cost in St. Louis, MO?
Heating and cooling system on the fritz? Discover the factors that go into HVAC repair costs in St. Louis, MO, and how you can save money on this crucial home update.
Kat Brancato  •  May 18, 2026
How Much Does HVAC Repair Cost in Columbus, OH?
Heating and cooling system on the fritz? Discover the factors that go into HVAC repair costs in Columbus, OH and how you can save money on this crucial home update.
Kat Brancato  •  May 18, 2026
How Much Does HVAC Repair Cost in Portland, OR?
Heating and cooling system on the fritz? Discover the factors that go into HVAC repair costs in Portland, OR and how you can save money on this crucial home update.
Kat Brancato  •  May 15, 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Repipe a House in St. Louis, MO? [2026 Data]
Whether you’re changing your home’s floor plan in a remodel or just replacing old, worn-out plumbing, this guide will help you estimate the cost to repipe a house in St. Louis, MO.
Kat Brancato  •  May 15, 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Repipe a House in Charlotte, NC?
Whether you’re changing your home’s floor plan in a remodel or just replacing old, worn-out plumbing, this guide will help you estimate the cost to repipe a house in Charlotte, NC.