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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APRIL 24, 2023 | MONDAY
How Much Does It Cost to Repipe a House?

Highlights The typical cost to repipe a house falls between $1,500 and $15,000, and the national average cost is $7,500. The main factors that influence the cost to repipe a house inclu...

APRIL 21, 2023 | FRIDAY
How Much Does a Whole-House Fan Cost?

Highlights The typical cost range to install a whole-house fan is between $900 and $2,500, with a national average cost of $1,700. The main factors that affect the cost for a whole-hous...

APRIL 13, 2023 | THURSDAY
How Much Does Hardie Board Siding Cost?

Highlights The typical cost range for Hardie Board siding is from $6 to $13 per square foot. Some of the most influential factors affecting Hardie Board siding cost are the size of the ...

APRIL 6, 2023 | THURSDAY
How Much Do Solar Shingles Cost?

Highlights The typical cost range to install solar shingles on a roof is from $35,000 to $75,000, with a national average cost of $55,000. The biggest factors affecting solar shingles c...

MARCH 30, 2023 | THURSDAY
How Much Does Well Drilling Cost?

Highlights Well drilling costs a national average of $5,500 and typically ranges between $1,500 and $12,000. The precise cost of drilling a well depends on several factors, including we...

MARCH 28, 2023 | TUESDAY
How Much Does a Septic Inspection Cost?

Highlights Septic tank inspection has a typical cost range of $200 to $900, and a national average cost of $550. Some of the main factors that affect the total cost include the type of ...

MARCH 22, 2023 | WEDNESDAY
How Much Does Trex Decking Cost?

Highlights The average cost range to install a Trex composite deck is $1,600 to $9,600, with homeowners across the country paying an average of $4,800. The main factors influencing the ...

MARCH 21, 2023 | TUESDAY
How Much Does a Home AC Recharge Cost?

Highlights A home AC unit recharge has a typical cost range of $200 to $500, with a national average cost of $300. The total cost can vary based on several factors, including the type a...

MARCH 10, 2023 | FRIDAY
How Much Does a Barndominium Cost to Build?

Highlights A barndominium typical costs between $112,800 and $540,000 to build, with homeowners across the country paying a national average cost of $265,000. The main cost factors affe...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | TUESDAY
How Much Does a Perc Test Cost?

Highlights A percolation (perc) test has a typical cost range of $750 to $1,850, with customers nationally paying an average of $1,300. Factors affecting the total cost of a perc test i...