Rochel Maday

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Name: Rochel Maday

Title: Contributing Writer

Rochel Maday is a freelance writer who has been creating content for BobVila.com since May of 2022. She’s been writing for the home improvement industry since 2015 and enjoys covering articles on gardening, remodeling, and homeowner finances. 

Expertise and Experience 

As a freelancer, Rochel has covered multiple industries but found a home (pun intended) writing content for homeowners. While renovating her own home, Rochel discovered a passion for home improvement, both aesthetically and financially. From replacing trim to peeling away wallpaper and full bathroom and kitchen overhauls, she’s seen the good and bad sides of remodeling. She also quickly learned that every DIY and contractor job has an impact on a homeowner’s bottom line. 

Passionate about helping other homeowners, Rochel built her freelance business around helping leaders in the construction and mortgage industries share tips and guides for their readers that help make sense (and cents) out of homeownership and home improvement. 

When not writing, Rochel helps her husband manage his woodworking business by handling the administrative tasks (though she’s been known to operate a power tool now and again).

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024 | WEDNESDAY
How Much Does a Home Wind Turbine Cost?

Highlights The typical cost to install a home wind turbine ranges between $300 and $75,000. Some of the factors that affect the total cost include the turbine’s type, size, and capacity...

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 | TUESDAY
How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost in New York?

Highlights Remodeling a bathroom in New York typically costs between $8,000 and $75,000, with a statewide average of $28,000. The main factors affecting New York bathroom remodeling cos...

JANUARY 31, 2024 | WEDNESDAY
How Much Does Hydro-Jetting Cost?

Highlights Hydro-jetting costs $475 on average, though homeowners can expect to spend between $350 and $600. The cost to hydro-jet sewer lines depends in part on the severity of the clo...

JANUARY 30, 2024 | TUESDAY
How Much Does a Coffered Ceiling Cost?

Highlights Most coffered ceilings cost between $3,000 and $4,500, though most homeowners will spend an average of $3,750 on a 150-square-foot ceiling. A coffered ceiling price is largel...

DECEMBER 30, 2023 | SATURDAY
How Much Does Tuckpointing Cost?

Highlights Tuckpointing costs $1,500 on average, but a common price range is $500 to $2,500. The size of the home or brick structure is the biggest factor in determining the cost, along...

DECEMBER 21, 2023 | THURSDAY
How Much Does Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement Cost?

Highlights Knob and tube wiring replacement costs are higher than many other home improvement projects at $24,300 on average or between $12,000 and $36,600. Homeowners can expect home s...

DECEMBER 12, 2023 | TUESDAY
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Septic Tank and Drain Field?

Highlights The average cost to replace a septic tank and drain field is $6,000, though homeowners could spend between $2,000 and $20,000. The wide cost range for septic tank replacement...

DECEMBER 12, 2023 | TUESDAY
4 Top Drop Ceiling Cost Factors: Here's How Much You'll Pay

Highlights Most homeowners spend between $1,063 and $3,190 on drop ceiling cost, with the national average at about $2,127. The cost to install a drop ceiling is largely dependent on th...

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 | THURSDAY
How Much Does a Staircase Remodel Cost?

Highlights Most homeowners will spend between $953 and $3,253 for a staircase remodel cost, but the average is about $2,051. The cost to remodel a staircase is made up of several import...

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 | WEDNESDAY
Everything to Know About Central Vacuum System Cost

Highlights A central vacuum system cost averages $1,582, though a typical range for parts and labor is $1,098 to $3,500. The type and brand of vacuum, additional parts and add-ons, labo...