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 7, 2023 | TUESDAY
How Much Does a Stamped Concrete Patio Cost?

Highlights The typical cost range to install a stamped concrete patio is $2,700 to $7,203, with homeowners paying an average of $4,664 nationally. The factors that affect the total proj...

JANUARY 31, 2023 | TUESDAY
How Much Does a Home Energy Audit Cost?

Highlights The typical cost for a home energy audit ranges from $208 to $675, with homeowners paying an average of $415 nationally. The main factors that affect the total cost of a home...

JANUARY 20, 2023 | FRIDAY
How Much Does an Electric Furnace Cost?

Highlights  The typical cost range for an electric furnace is $1,682 to $7,036. Nationally, homeowners pay an average of $4,359. The size, type, and brand of furnace will affect the fin...

JANUARY 20, 2023 | FRIDAY
How Much Does It Cost to Add a Bathroom?

Highlights The average cost range to add a bathroom to a home is$5,000 to $35,000, with many homeowners paying $15,000. The final cost will be determined by the bathroom type and locati...

JANUARY 17, 2023 | TUESDAY
How Much Does Drywall Repair Cost?

Highlights Drywall repair costs around $294 to $876, with homeowners paying an average of $573 nationally. The exact cost will depend on factors such as the cause and location of the da...

JANUARY 5, 2023 | THURSDAY
How Much Do Concrete Cleaning and Sealing Services Cost?

Highlights The average price range for concrete cleaning and sealing services is $1,250 to $1,750, with customers paying an average $1,500. The exact cost homeowners will pay is affecte...

DECEMBER 27, 2022 | TUESDAY
How Much Does an HVAC Inspection Cost?

Typical Range: $250 to $400 National Average: $300An HVAC system (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning) keeps a home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. But to keep the sy...

DECEMBER 27, 2022 | TUESDAY
How Much Does Garage Conversion Cost?

Highlights A garage conversion has a typical cost range of $5,719 to $24,316, and a national average cost of $15,017. There are several factors that can affect the total cost, including...

DECEMBER 27, 2022 | TUESDAY
How Much Does It Cost to Insulate a Garage?

Typical Range: $2,000 to $6,000 National Average: $4,500Homeowners choose to insulate their garages for a number of reasons. One of the most common reasons is to reduce the energy requ...

DECEMBER 14, 2022 | WEDNESDAY
How Much Does a Pole Barn Cost to Build?

Typical Range: $7,000 to $120,000 National Average: $27,000A pole barn structure is a common type of post-frame construction that can be used as a commercial space, residential buildin...