Real trade experience behind every guide
Homeowners Repair Guide is built on real field experience—not theory, influencers, or affiliate hype. Every guide is written and reviewed by home repair experts who have spent decades diagnosing and fixing real homes.
We use initials rather than full names to keep the focus on experience, expertise, and accountability—not personal branding.
Why you can trust our guidance
We prioritize usefulness and safety over shortcuts or scare tactics.
Our home repair expert contributors
Our contributors bring hands-on experience across plumbing, drain systems, water damage response, electrical safety, and structural/foundation repair. Each bio below reflects real-world work—what they do, what they specialize in, and how they help homeowners make safer decisions.
Plumbing, Drain & Water Damage Specialist
M.A. is a plumbing professional and business owner with extensive hands-on experience in residential service, drain systems, and water damage response. He owns and operates a plumbing, drain cleaning, and water mitigation company, overseeing diagnostics, emergency response, and long-term repair planning for homeowners.
He is also a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and holds an MBA, bringing disciplined risk assessment and systems thinking into how homeowner problems are evaluated and explained.
Primary focus areas
Electrical, Facilities & Safety Specialist
T.A. brings decades of experience in electrical systems, safety compliance, and facilities operations. His background includes troubleshooting power distribution systems, identifying electrical failure patterns, and evaluating safety risks in environments where mistakes carry serious consequences.
T.A.’s reviews focus on electrical safety thresholds—helping homeowners understand what’s reasonable to handle themselves and when professional intervention is required.
Primary focus areas
Excavation, Foundation & Structural Consultant
C.M. has over 30 years of experience in excavation, foundation systems, and structural repair. He is certified in nearly every major pier system, foundation repair method, and retaining wall system used in residential construction, and he runs a construction consulting firm that’s brought in on complex cases.
His work often involves diagnosing foundation movement, evaluating drainage-related structural issues, and validating repair designs before major work begins.
Primary focus areas
Senior Plumbing Systems Expert
J.S. is a licensed plumber with nearly 50 years of experience across residential, commercial, new construction, and service plumbing. His career includes diagnosing complex system failures, overseeing large installations, and correcting design or installation issues that surface years later.
J.S. provides senior-level review to ensure recommendations reflect what actually works in the field—not just what looks correct on paper.
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At a glance
Our goal is to help homeowners make safer decisions with clear explanations and real-world thresholds.
Quick note: If a situation involves sewage backup, electrical hazards, structural movement, or gas, treat it as urgent and call a licensed professional.
Want to understand our standards?
See how we publish, review, and update guides—plus how readers can suggest corrections.
How we review and update home repair guides (our editorial process)
How our home repair experts work together
No single person approves content alone. We use a simple, consistent review process designed to keep guides accurate, homeowner-safe, and easy to follow.
- Guides are written within a clearly defined system scope.
- A subject-matter expert reviews the steps and technical accuracy.
- Safety escalation thresholds are verified (DIY vs. call-a-pro).
- Guides are updated when new patterns, materials, or standards emerge.
For full details, link to: How We Review & Update Guides.
About our transparency approach
We keep contributor identities minimal (initials) while maximizing accountability through experience, process, and clear update policies. This keeps the site focused on homeowners and the quality of guidance.