For editors
I write practical, reader-first pieces about homes, housing, the skilled trades, and local business. If your readers own a home, are buying or selling one, or are trying to hire the right person for a job, we probably have plenty to talk about.
What I write
- Guest features that follow a homeowner’s question all the way to a useful answer.
- Practical guides readers can act on, like reading a renovation contract or preparing for an inspection.
- Explainers that make a technical subject clear without talking down: electrical panels, drain inspections, disclosure, warranties.
Most pieces run 900 to 1,500 words. I’m happy to go shorter or longer when the story calls for it.
How I work
- Every piece is original and written for one publication. I don’t resell or recycle work.
- I follow your house style and take edits well. A good editor makes the piece better, and I’d rather hear it straight.
- Sources are checked. I talk to people who do the work, and I confirm claims before they go in.
- I include links only where they help the reader, and I’m glad to drop or swap them to suit your policies.
- I meet deadlines, and if anything changes I tell you early.
Story ideas
A few I’d be glad to write for the right readers. Each can be shaped to your audience and length.
LL-01Home improvement
- The quiet renovation: upgrades that make a house more comfortable without changing how it looks.
- How to get three contractor quotes that can actually be compared with each other.
LL-02Real estate & housing
- What to look for on a second showing, when the excitement has worn off.
- Downsizing without regret: what to keep, what to fix, and what to let go before a move.
LL-03Skilled trades
- Why good tradespeople are booked solid, and how homeowners get onto their lists.
- What roofers wish homeowners knew before the first leak, told by the people who climb the ladders.
LL-04Local business
- What happens to your warranty when a contractor retires or sells the business.
- How a small trade business works out what to charge, explained from the other side of the quote.
Getting in touch
Tell me about your readers and I’ll send two or three ideas that fit.