Meet the people behind our cost guides
Every cost guide on this site is researched by qualified content authors and reviewed by industry professionals with hands-on experience in residential construction, home inspection, HVAC systems, and remodeling project management.
Editorial team
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.
Content authors
Our content authors research cost data, build calculator models, and write the guides that help homeowners plan and budget for major home projects.
James leads cost research for roofing and exterior projects, drawing on 10+ years of residential construction estimating experience across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Mary oversees editorial quality and data accuracy across all kitchen and bathroom remodeling guides, bringing 8 years of home design and renovation journalism experience.
Susan develops flooring and interior project guides, combining cost analysis expertise with a focus on practical homeowner decision-support content.
Expert reviewers
Our reviewers are industry professionals — licensed contractors, certified home inspectors, HVAC specialists, and remodeling project managers — who validate our cost estimates against real-world pricing and project conditions.
Robert reviews cost guides for accuracy against real-world contractor pricing, with 15 years of experience managing residential construction and remodeling projects in the Midwest.
Patricia reviews cost content from a home inspection perspective, helping ensure that hidden cost factors and common discovery issues are properly represented in planning estimates.
Elizabeth reviews HVAC and energy system content with expertise in system sizing, efficiency ratings, and replacement cost drivers across different U.S. climate zones.
Matthew reviews kitchen, bathroom, and interior renovation guides with 11 years of remodeling project management experience, focusing on scope accuracy and cost completeness.
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.