Meghan Wentland

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Meghan Wentland joined the BobVila.com team as a writer and editor in the home finance, home security, and home improvement spaces in 2020. She is also a professor of writing and literature, where she spends her time teaching students to think critically and look for clarity.

Most of Meghan’s expertise in the home improvement area comes from research, trial, and plenty of errors. In her teaching career, she spends a lot of energy explaining to students that writing is a set of skills you can learn, and the same goes for any unfamiliar process or project. This is how she came to believe that with enough preparation, home buying and home improvement don’t have to be intimidating, and that the best companion during a home project is a clearly laid-out explanation of what to do and how to do it.

Meghan holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Irish Studies from Boston College, a Masters degree in English and Irish Literature from Southern Illinois University, and a Ph.D in English from The Catholic University of America.

Connect with Meghan Wentland on LinkedIn.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 | WEDNESDAY
How Much Does Vivint Cost?

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 | TUESDAY
How to Hire the Best Chimney Sweep Near Me Based on Cost, Issue, and Other Considerations

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AUGUST 30, 2021 | MONDAY
How Much Is SimpliSafe’s Monthly Cost?

Highlights The average monthly cost for a SimpliSafe home security system is between $0 and $27. 99. The exact cost will depend on the monitoring plan the customer opts for; customers m...

AUGUST 30, 2021 | MONDAY
How Much Does a Home Warranty Cost?

Highlights A home warranty will typically cost a homeowner between $264 to $1,425 per year, with a national average cost of $600. The three main factors that affect the cost of a home w...

AUGUST 27, 2021 | FRIDAY
Solved! What Is Property Crime? How Can I Protect Against Becoming a Victim of a Property Crime?

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AUGUST 27, 2021 | FRIDAY
Solved! How Does SimpliSafe Work?

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AUGUST 26, 2021 | THURSDAY
Home Warranty Coverage: What It Is and How It Works

Q: My real estate agent has advised that I get home warranty coverage for a home I’m considering buying. It seems like a good idea since the home is older, but I’m concerned that there co...

AUGUST 25, 2021 | WEDNESDAY
Solved! Does a Home Warranty Cover Roof Damage?

Q: We just had a new roof installed on our home. A neighbor told us a horror story about a series of leaks and breaches they had in their own roof and suggested that we get a home warrant...

AUGUST 23, 2021 | MONDAY
How to Pick the Best Leaf Removal Service After Searching ‘Leaf Removal Near Me’

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JULY 30, 2021 | FRIDAY
How Much Does A Home Security System From ADT Cost?

Highlights The typical cost range for ADT home security is between $599 and $1,049—this includes initial equipment costs and monthly monitoring fees. The exact cost customers will pay d...