Lauren Bongard

Contributing Writer

Lauren is a full-time writer and editor, focusing on home improvement and construction. She enjoys combining her interest in renovating homes with real-life tips that can make the job easier. Her personal style emphasizes sustainability, retaining original character, revealing hidden beauty, and a love for all things old.

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About

Lauren is a professional freelance writer and editor with more than 15 years of experience writing about the home improvement industry for sites like the Diamond Certified Resource at DiamondCertified.org, The Prime Buyer's Report, and One AllRatings, as well as a variety of home contractor certification and individual contractor and contracting company sites. 

She loves to dig into the details that make projects personal, practical, and functional. Her favorite way to find inspiration is by browsing real estate listings for old homes (particularly century farmhouses) that deserve a second chance. Her personal style emphasizes sustainability, retaining original character, revealing hidden beauty, and a love for all things old. When she's not writing, she's busy doing DIY projects around the house and yard and digging in her garden in the shadow of Montana's Bridger Range.

Quick facts

Location
Bozeman, MT
Education
Union College (2004)
Expertise
Home upgrades and DIYs

Highlights

  • Longtime freelance writer about home improvement and construction

  • Passion for fixing up dilapidated old homes and preserving historical details

  • Comes from a family of contractors and DIYers

Articles
Painting a garage door is one of the most impactful projects you can undertake with a smaller budget. Learn what makes up the total cost, as well as tips on how you can save.
Looking to add a personal touch or some patriotic flair to your property? Learn about flagpole installation costs and how to budget appropriately.
When it’s time to replace the furnace, review this guide for new furnace costs based on type, size, and efficiency, plus furnace installation costs.
Bats may have their benefits, but you don't want them taking up residence in your home. This guide will help you understand bat removal costs.
Walk-in showers offer plenty of benefits when compared to standard bathtubs, but are they right for you? Discover the pros and cons of walk-in showers.
How much does a septic system cost in Denver, CO? Explore impacting factors, important add-ons, and how you can save money on septic system installation in Denver, CO, right here.
How much does a septic system cost in Dallas, TX? Explore impacting factors, important add-ons, and how you can save money on septic system installation in Dallas, TX right here.
The average cost to connect to a public sewer line in Los Angeles, CA, depends on the linear footage, piping material, local regulations, and more.