Meet Homevisory's Editorial Team

Our knowledgeable writers and home maintenance experts help homeowners make confident decisions by providing clear, practical guidance you can trust.

Our Team

The people behind Homevisory's trusted home maintenance content.

Mark Carter
Home Maintenance Expert

Mark Carter

Mark Carter is a home maintenance expert with over 20 years of experience helping homeowners maintain and improve their properties. He writes practical, actionable guides for Homevisory to help you tackle common home maintenance challenges.

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Outdoor & Landscaping Expert

Jake Thornton

Jake Thornton is an outdoor and landscaping expert who covers lawn care, gardening, irrigation, outdoor living, and pool and spa maintenance for Homevisory. His practical guides help homeowners get the most out of their outdoor spaces.

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Roofing & Exterior Structure Specialist

Frank Medina

Frank Medina is a third-generation roofer from Houston, Texas with decades of experience in roofing, siding, garage doors, and exterior construction. He's worked through dozens of hurricanes and writes for Homevisory to help homeowners protect the most neglected part of their house.

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Master Plumber

Colleen Brennan

Colleen Brennan is a union master plumber from Boston who learned the trade from her father and uncles. She writes for Homevisory about plumbing systems, water heaters, septic, and well water — helping homeowners understand their own systems so they can avoid costly problems.

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Concrete & Foundation Specialist

Victor Huang

Victor Huang is a concrete and foundation specialist in Sacramento with a structural engineering background and decades of hands-on experience. He writes for Homevisory about concrete repair, foundation issues, and basement waterproofing with the methodical precision the work demands.

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Emergency Preparedness & Safety Expert

Sandy Okonkwo

Sandy Okonkwo is a former city emergency management coordinator from Oklahoma City who lived through the 2013 Moore tornado. She writes for Homevisory about emergency preparedness, generators, safety systems, and pest control — focusing on what actually saves lives, not doomsday scenarios.

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Home Finance & Real Estate Transitions Expert

Dennis Calhoun

Dennis Calhoun is a former mortgage loan officer from Charlotte, North Carolina who helps homeowners understand the real costs of homeownership. He writes for Homevisory about home equity, warranties, insurance, and the financial side of buying and selling a home.

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Electrical Systems Specialist

Yolanda Vance

Yolanda Vance is a master electrician from Denver who worked her way up through the trade. She writes for Homevisory about electrical systems, solar, EV charging, and energy efficiency — explaining things clearly so homeowners can respect electricity without being afraid of basic tasks.

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Certified Home Inspector

Gerry Polchek

Gerry Polchek is a retired general contractor from Cleveland who has been inspecting homes for 15 years. He writes for Homevisory about home inspections, property evaluation, and what to look for when buying a home — because he's seen every disaster and every hack job, and nothing surprises him anymore.

Our Editorial Standards

We're committed to providing accurate, helpful, and trustworthy home maintenance guidance.

Accuracy First

Every article is researched thoroughly and fact-checked. We cite authoritative sources including manufacturer guidelines, industry standards, and expert recommendations.

Practical & Actionable

Our guides focus on real-world solutions. We provide step-by-step instructions that homeowners can actually follow, with clear explanations of when to DIY and when to call a professional.

Editorial Independence

Our content recommendations are based on merit, not business relationships. When we recommend products or services, it's because we genuinely believe they'll help homeowners.

Regularly Updated

Home maintenance best practices evolve. We regularly review and update our content to ensure it reflects current standards, technologies, and recommendations.

Have Questions?

We'd love to hear from you. Whether you have feedback on our content, suggestions for topics, or questions about home maintenance, our team is here to help.

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