Meet Our Contributors

Salvatore Cutrona

Salvatore Cutrona has been working in the electrical field for 29 years, from a large 27 building commercial complex to small residential electrical remodel projects. His common residential jobs include performing service upgrades, new lighting installation, trouble-shooting, electrical kitchen remodels, HVAC control work, home back-up generator system installation and landscape lighting.

Samantha Hawrylack

Samantha is a full-time personal finance and real estate writer with 7 years of experience covering real estate and home renovation topics. She has publications on popular sites, including Rocket Mortgage, Quicken Loans, and Bigger Pockets.

Samantha Hochman

Samantha Hochman is the Media & Public Relations Coordinator for transFORM, which has provided custom-storage solutions since 2005 in New Rochelle, New York.

Hochman is a regular contributor to the Experts Contributor Program.

Samantha Velez

Samantha is a professional editor from Denver, Colorado. She holds an undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Arizona State University and a Master’s in English from the University of Wyoming. She uses her expertise in digital publishing to spread knowledge about all things home.

Sara Coleman

Sara is a full-time writer with work appearing in BobVila, JoyWallet, and Wayfair. Prior to writing, she worked in the appliance industry for over 10 years as a sales representative for a major national manufacturer. She’s passionate about making a house a home through both big and small details and even on a shoestring budget.

Sarah Coggan

A lifelong lover of the written word, Sarah Coggan is a freelance writer and author.

Sarah Giller Nelson

Sarah Giller Nelson is the owner of Less is More , providing professional home organizing services in Chicago.

Scott Barr

Scott Barr is the steward of Southwest Exteriors in San Antonio, which specializes in siding, window and patio door installation. He is a regular contributor to the Experts Contributor Program .

Scott Cohen

Scott Cohen owns the highly rated The Green Scene Landscaping and Pools in Chatsworth, California. He is a contributor to the Experts Contributor Program.

Scott Dylan Westerlund

Scott Dylan Westerlund has been writing about homes and real estate for almost ten years. In addition to Angi and HomeAdvisor, he's written for Today's Homeowner, Homedit.com, Flyhomes, and HomeLight.

Scott Johnson

Scott Johnson is a certified arborist and the district manager of The Davey Tree Expert Company in Nashville, Tennessee.

Scott Reid, Home Exterior Expert at Angi

Scott Reid is an Home Exterior Expert at Angi, with particular expertise in areas like roofing, windows, siding and insulation.

Sean Jackson

Sean Jackson is a freelance copywriter from Delaware, Ohio, covering real estate, home improvement, insurance, personal finance, and solar energy for CNET, Bankrate, ZDNet, and Marketwatch.

Sean LaPointe

Sean LaPointe has been a freelance writer, researcher, and analyst for over eight years. He has a deep passion for personal finance and home-related topics.

Sergey Nikolin

Sergey Nikolin is the General Manager at Product Air, an HVAC company serving customers throughout Seattle and the Bellevue region. He has over a decade of experience in the HVAC and electrical industries, helping homeowners tackle their heating and cooling needs. Sergey has certifications in both refrigeration and electrical work.

Shannon Antinori

Shannon Antinori is a former writer who covered cleaning, organization, appliances, pet care, and more. A native of Chicago's southwest suburbs, she's been a journalist for more than a decade, covering topics like education, crime, business, and local politics.

Shannon Cooper

Shannon is a freelance home care and interior design writer with over seven years of experience. Her writing can be found in publications like 21 Oak, ConsumerAffairs, and The Manual. She loves sharing DIY projects that help homeowners save money and personalize their spaces.