Meet Our Contributors

  • Taryn Whiteaker

    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, Angi contributing writer

    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.

  • Taylor Sansano portrait

    Taylor Sansano

    Taylor Sansano is a full-time freelance writer specializing in helping readers make better decisions — whether that's deciding what type of wood to use when building a deck or how to choose the best company for their needs.

  • Terri Beth Miller

    Terri Beth Miller

    As an educator and writer with a PhD in English and more than 15 years spent teaching and publishing, Terri Beth revels in the power of writing to inspire, instruct, and illuminate. And when Terri Beth purchased her first home in 2013, a 113-year-old farmhouse in the hills of Tennessee, she truly discovered the joys, and, sometimes, the headaches of homeownership.

  • Theron Young

    Theron Young

    Theron Young is the owner of Legacy Plumbing, providing plumbing services in Frisco, Texas.

  • Tim Jackson

    Tim Jackson

    Tim Jackson is a certified arborist and the district manager of The Davey Tree Expert Company in West San Antonio .

  • Timothy Moore

    Timothy Moore

    Timothy is a home renovation, personal finance, and travel writer with more than a decade of experience in the industry.

  • Todd Armstrong

    Todd Armstrong

    Todd Armstrong is a certified arborist and the district manager of The Davey Tree Expert Company in North Baltimore .

  • Tom Howard

    Tom Howard

    Tom Howard is the president of Lee's Air Conditioning, Heating, and Building Performance located in Fresno, California. He is a contributor to the Experts Contributor Program .

  • Tom Lange

    Tom Lange

    Former staff writer Tom Lange wrote about home improvement, health and other topics.

    Tom received a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana in 2007, and spent the next seven and-a-half years working for newspapers throughout Indiana, covering education and breaking news. His other interests include running and movies.

  • Tom Molidor

    Tom Molidor

    Tom Molidor is the owner of UpKeepers, Inc. , providing handymen services in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Naples, Florida. He is a regular contributor to the Experts Contributor Program .

  • Tom Moor

    Tom Moor

    Former staff writer Tom Moor focused on driveways, pest control and automotive topics. He also wrote a weekly automotive column chock full of valuable consumer info. Tom joined the public relations department in 2013 before transitioning into a staff writer.

    Before joining the team, Tom reported on sports, news and features for several newspapers across the Midwest.

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    Tom Scalisi

    Tom Scalisi is a home improvement, construction, and DIY writer for some of the internet's most-viewed websites. He contributes to sites like Bob Vila, This Old House, Family Handyman, and multiple construction software company blogs.

  • Tony Carrick portrait

    Tony Carrick

    Tony Carrick is a North Carolina-based writer who covers home improvement, technology, outdoor recreation, and travel.

  • Tony Rubeo

    Tony Rubeo

    Tony Rubeo is president of the highly rated ReNew Services, which provides property restoration and roofing services in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Rubeo is a contributor to the Experts Contributor Program.

  • Traci Snyder

    Traci Snyder

    Traci Snyder, Vice President of Marketing, People and Technology for Improveit Home Remodeling, has a robust background with 14 years of experience in the residential replacement contracting industry. She has a passion for helping homeowners make the right choice in a trusted partner to improve their homes, and she especially enjoys providing education and insights on the latest in remodeling trends and product innovations.

  • Tyler Keezer

    Tyler Keezer

    A home energy specialist focusing on installing clean energy systems, standby generators, and home electrical systems, Tyler Keezer has even made an appearance on "Ask This Old House" to show how three-way switches work. Tyler is also an electrical contractor.

  • Portrait of Tyler Lacoma

    Tyler Lacoma

    Tyler Lacoma has spent more than 10 years testing home technology and the latest tools to help keep readers current for their next project. His published work can be found on Family Handyman, U.S. News & World Report, and Digital Trends.

  • Ursula Carmona

    Ursula Carmona

    Ursula Carmona blogs at Home Made by Carmona and is a regular contributor to the Angie's List Blogger Program .

  • Veronica Sparks portrait

    Veronica Sparks

    Veronica has been an avid DIYer, gardener, and hobby home designer for over a decade. Her tips and advice can be found on publications like 21Oak, HappySprout, and The Angle. She also recently launched her own homesteading blog centered on teaching people about sustainable living in suburban areas.