Meet Our Contributors

Staci Parks

Staci Parks is a Dallas-based freelance writer, communications professional and first-time homeowner.

Stacy Risenmay

Stacy Risenmay is the blogger behind Not JUST A Housewife and a regular writer for the Angie's List Blogger Program .

With a BA in English from UCLA, a decade of content writing experience, and an inbound marketing certificate under her toolbelt, Stacy has worked as an in-house and agency copywriter for leading and growing brands.

Stan Goodson

Stan Goodson is the owner of Apple Pest Control, a family owned and operated company in San Antonio, Texas.

Stephanie Figy

Former online editor Stephanie Figy started here in August 2012. She graduated from the University of Indianapolis in May 2012 with a degree in journalism and public relations, and picked up a French minor along the way.

As an online editor, she worked with local writers and the Experts Contributor Program.

Stephanie Lenz

Stephanie Lenz is a graphic designer/content creator who has been on the content team at Angi since 2015. She has a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Herron School of Art & Design and a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from The Art Institute of Indianapolis. Stephanie enjoys listening to podcasts, outdoor activities and playing the banjo.

Stephanie Mickelson

Stephanie Mickelson is a freelance writer covering home improvement, real estate, design, and personal finance. Before beginning her freelance career, she worked in residential construction, specifically remodeling kitchens, installing cabinets, flooring, countertops, trim, and more.

Stephanie Rose

Stephanie Rose is the creator of Garden Therapy and a regular writer for the Angie's List Blogger Program .

Stephanie Shaykin

A former real estate agent and a daughter of landlords, Stephanie knows what it takes to get the home from drab to rehab. She now offers her know-how of everything from redecorating to home insurance to friends and family. She's even written real estate and insurance guidance on online resources like Insurify.com. Stephanie's hobbies include crafting everything under the sun on her Cricut machine, redecorating her home, and racing RC cars with her fiancé.

Stephanie Vanderbilt

Stephanie Vanderbilt is owner of Coastal Windows & Exteriors , a service-focused exterior home improvement company in Beverly, Massachusetts. She is a regular writer for the Experts Contributor Program .

Steven Jack

Steven Jack was the former local community editor for Chicago. He's worked for 25 years as a print and online journalist, tracking down unscrupulous characters from all walks of life.

Stewart Armour

Stewart Armour owns the highly rated Aerating Thatching Co., serving the Seattle, Washington, area since 2004. He is a contributor to the Experts Contributor Program.

Stewart Unsdorfer

Stewart Unsdorfer is the president of Central Heating & Air Conditioning in Richmond Heights, Ohio. He is a contributor to the Experts Contributor Program .

Sue Anderson

Sue Anderson is a Certified Professional Organizer and owner of the highly rated Simplified Living Solutions. She is a regular contributor to the Experts Contributor Program.

Susan McCullah

Susan McCullah has been a hands-on, budget-minded DIYer since she added an extra room to her treehouse when she was 10.

T. Garrett O'Sha

T. Garrett O’Sha is a graphic designer/content creator. He has a degree in visual communications from Ivy Tech Community College and has been in marketing and creative at Angi since 2011. When he isn’t designing or writing content about kitchens, he is daydreaming about a larger one of his own.

Tara Chila

Tara Chila is a blogger for Transit Systems, Inc. , based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, which provides long-distance moving services. Chila is a regular contributor to the Experts Contributor Program.

Tara Dudley

Tara brings over 15 years of residential landscape design experience to her customers as she owns, and operates a residential landscape design company in central Iowa. Her hobbies include spending time outdoors with her friends and family and creating beautiful outdoor spaces.

Taryn Whiteaker

Taryn Whiteaker owns lifestyle blog Design, Dining and Diapers , and is a regular writer for the Angie's List Blogger Program .

Taylor Freitas

Taylor is a contributing writer who has covered a range of home-related and personal finance topics. Her budgeting and home improvement tips can be found on CNET, Bankrate, and more. She enjoys helping people discover new ways to upgrade their living spaces and is most enthusiastic about sustainable living.