About
Timothy Dale is a home improvement writer who has been in the industry for several years. In his work for BobVila.com, he has written a number of how-to articles related to yard maintenance, vehicle repair, and home renovation, not to mention a wide variety of buying guides and articles on DIY projects. He always ensures readers get the information they need to tackle their next project.
Experience
Timothy spent his post-secondary education years working in the plumbing trade while completing degrees in English literature and psychology. He took on a position in project management that ended up lasting 10 years before segueing into a career as a freelance writer. As a project manager, Timothy had a wide range of work that included plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work, as well as restoration work, emergency response, safety audits, and contract negotiation. The scope of the projects under his management led Timothy to regularly attend planning meetings with city staff. Here he addressed issues with city infrastructure and helped train the staff to use the newly designed data collection app and portal.
Education
Timothy holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in English literature from Athabasca University.
Highlights
- Experience: Project manager in the construction industry
- Education: Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in English literature from Athabasca University in Alberta, Canada
- Other work: The Spruce, Futurism, and Popular Science
Notable Works
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The Best Smart Light Bulbs
Futurism
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The Best Solar Panels
Popular Science
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What to Do When Your Water Heater Is Making Noises
The Spruce
Proudest DIY
“My favorite DIY was renovating the bathroom in my old home. This involved removing the existing flooring, walls, ceiling, toilet, sink, and vanity. I was able to use the existing bathtub, but I updated everything else from floor to ceiling. The finished product had new tile floors with dark grout lines, white tiled walls, a smooth white ceiling, a new low-flow toilet, a black vanity with a rectangular white sink, and a chrome faucet.”
