Amy is a writer and editor with more than two decades of experience in the real estate field. Her hobbies include yoga, swimming, and spending time with her dog, husband, and many cats. She has a B.A. in English from Kenyon College and currently resides in Los Angeles.

Amy Smith is a window fashions designer for the Washington, D.C., branch of Decorview. She is a regular contributor to the Experts Contributor Program.

Andres Cuellar is the owner of Texas Professional Painting, an interior and exterior painting company located in San Antonio. He is a regular writer for the Experts Contributor Program.

Andy Kilborn has 20 years of experience in home repair and remodeling. He has experience in fixture installation, wall and siding repair, deck installation and repair, woodworking, and plumbing.

Andy Lindus is the chief operating officer of Lindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuard in the Twin Cities area. He's a regular contributor to the Experts Contributor Program .

As Angi's in-house expert on home improvement and the trades, Andy Simms has spent almost a decade bringing together insights from hundreds of tradespeople as well as his own experience on the tools, to help the teams within Angi's meet the real needs of homeowners and pros.

Andy Sparhawk is an award-winning writer and storyteller from Denver. When not on deadline, Andy tackles the challenges—and celebrates the triumphs—of homeownership as a loving husband and doting father.

Angela Brown Angela is a freelance real estate and personal finance writer. She's spent most of her adult life living in small apartments, so she's mastered the art of organizing and living in small spaces. She has written for multiple publications including FoxBusiness, Credible, and Lending Tree.