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Matt Berical is a longtime writer and editor based in Richmond, Virginia. Most recently, he was Senior Editor at one5c and Deputy Editor of the parenting site Fatherly for seven years. His work has appeared in GQ, Men’s Journal, Taste, Popular Science, and more.

Matt Berical

Is home energy storage right for you?

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9 renter-friendly upgrades to boost your home’s efficiency

Sal Vaglica is a writer focused on DIY projects and construction. He’s been a staffer at This Old House magazine, Serious Eats, and Men’s Journal, and has bylines at places ranging from Saveur to Fine Homebuilding and Popular Science. His goal of growing a Dali-like mustache was never realized because his family treated secession, and that sounded like a lot of paperwork.

Sal Vaglica

What you need to know about energy efficient insulation

Is rooftop solar right for you?

A beginner’s guide to induction cooktops

Angely Mercado is a climate and sustainability writer whose credits include Grist, The Nation, and The New York Times. Most recently, she was the Staff Writer for Earther at Gizmodo.

Angely Mercado

How to get the most out of your ceiling fan

Maddy Lauria is a freelance environmental journalist who grew up in the Mid-Atlantic. She now lives in Delaware with her husband, young daughter, and far too many pets.

Maddy Lauria

Everything you need to know to understand your electricity bill

What uses the most electricity in your home?

Tyler Santora is a freelance science journalist, editor, and fact-checker. He has written for publications such as Undark, Scientific American, Popular Science, and more.

Tyler Santora

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The essential guide to home energy audits

Hannah Seo is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who covers everything from neuroscience to the ocean floor. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Vox, among others.