Meet the people behind our cost guides
Every cost guide on this site is researched and compiled by our in-house editorial team in collaboration with industry professionals, licensed contractors, and home improvement experts.
Editorial team
Our core editorial team oversees the research, cost modeling, calculator design, and drafting processes for all cost guides across our 25 covered states.
Our editorial team researches and compiles home improvement cost data from contractor pricing surveys, manufacturer specifications, permit databases, and regional labor rate benchmarks to create practical planning estimates for U.S. homeowners.
Our editorial process
Every cost guide goes through a structured process before publication:
Authors gather pricing data from industry databases, contractor surveys, and manufacturer specs.
Calculator logic is built with unit costs, regional multipliers, and scope allowances.
The guide is written with clear explanations of cost drivers and practical budgeting guidance.
An industry reviewer validates estimates against real-world contractor pricing patterns.
The page is published and monitored for accuracy, user feedback, and data changes.
Learn more in our Editorial Policy and Methodology pages.