Meet Our Contributors

Carolyn Doyle

Carolyn Doyle grew up with a father whose DIY projects included doubling the size of their house.

Climbing a roofing ladder at age 2 to “see what was going on up there,” her curiosity led her to Indiana University and a career as a newspaper writer and editor.

A professional recipe developer and tester, most of her DIY work now takes place in the kitchen, where she’s constructed cakes, shingled sweet potatoes and fabricated fettuccine.

Carrie Circosta

Carrie Circosta is a freelance copywriter and digital marketing strategist.

Carrie Waller is a writer, designer, stylist and blogger living in Lynchburg, Virginia with her husband, John. With a background in studio art & art history, Carrie is a featured DIY writer and is always eager to soak up the newest home design trends. Pattern, color, texture and sheen are her constant muses and mid-century modern is her go-to era of choice. Keep up with her daily DIYs on her blog Dream Green DIY.

Cary Farrell

Cary Farrell is a professional organizer with the highly rated Clutter Free in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She is a contributor to the Experts Contributor Program.

Catherine Hiles

Catherine is a content writer specializing in home improvement, home finance, and personal finance. She is passionate about making complex topics more digestible for the average reader. Catherine’s work can be found on BobVila.com and TIME Stamped, among others.

Chad Kurtz

Chad Kurtz is president of Brakur Custom Cabinetry , a family-owned business serving the greater Chicago area since 1965. He is a regular contributor to the Experts Contributor Program .

Chandler Franks

Chandler Franks is a freelance writer based out of Denver, Colorado.

Charles Sargray

Charles Sargray is the owner of Mr. Plumber , a plumbing company located in San Antonio , and a regularÂ writer for the Experts Contributor Program .

Charlie Gaston

Charlie Gaston represents Go Pavers, a family-owned and operated paving contractor in Valley Village, California. Gaston is a writer for the Experts Contributor Program.

Chelsea Van Bloom

Chelsea is an editor and writer with over a decade of experience helping readers improve their homes and make smart buying decisions.

Chris Knippa

Chris Knippa is the owner of Kinetico San Antonio , a water softener company in San Antonio. KnippaÂ is a regular contributor to the Experts Contributor Program .

Chris Middleton

Chris has made every DIY mistake in the book, so has become well-versed in what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to your next home project. Currently the Senior Staff Writer for Branded Content at Zoomer Media, his work can often be found on blogTO and Daily Hive, helping readers feel comfortable about homeownerships.

Christian Lazo

Christian Lazo is a highly skilled and passionate professional landscaper with five years of experience in the industry. With a deep-rooted love for nature and a keen eye for design, he has successfully created countless lush, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing landscapes that exceed homeowners’ expectations.

Christopher D. Hale

Christopher D. Hale is president and founder of Sun Blue Energy based in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. He is a contributor to the Experts Contributor Program .

Christopher Murray

Christopher Murray is a contributing writer who specializes in DIY improvements, real estate, personal finance, and sustainability. He loves helping readers learn to build their own creations and improve their homes. His work can also be found on sites like Bankrate, Finance Buzz, Time, and The New York Post where he blends finance with sustainable home improvement.