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
Discover how much garage door panel replacement costs in St. Louis, MO based on factors like the panel size, material, style, and local labor rates.
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Are all bathroom faucets the same size? Learn about the different types of faucets, how to measure for a new faucet, and how to choose bathroom fixtures.
Wondering about the pros and cons of asphalt shingles? Read on to learn why you should (or should not) consider shingles for your new roof.
Moisture and heat can cause buckled hardwood floors. Learn why this happens, how to prevent it, and what to do if your hardwood floor is buckling.
Thinking of getting rid of that old bathtub and replacing it with a walk-in shower? This walk-in shower cost guide will help you plan your budget.
Roof trusses are the literal backbone of your roofing system, and replacing one can get costly. Use this roof truss cost guide to set your budget properly.
If you’re considering the pros and cons of hanging drywall vertically, most drywallers install it that way. Learn the best applications for this installation method.