About House Method

Home without the homework.

House Method is your toolkit to a better home. Owning a home is complicated, but we make it easy to find the best solution for your household needs by providing expert guides, unbiased reviews, and practical resources. Our mission is to save U.S. homeowners over 1 billion hours each year on the time and hassle it takes to research home maintenance and repair problems.

Our process is simple: we dig in and do the research for you. We listen to thousands of customer service calls, read the brand’s contracts and fine print, and try out the products and services. We’ve built a state-of-the-art studio in our office to test products and conduct our research, providing you with verified, unbiased, and honest recommendations. Why do we do this? So you have all the facts you need to make an informed decision.

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We believe everyone should be able to make decisions about their home with confidence. While our site doesn’t review every home product or company in the market, we’re proud that our reviews and recommendations are objective, independent, straightforward—and free.

So how do we make money? Our content is free to you, the reader, because we may earn a commission when you click on one of our links or make a purchase using our site. Learn more by checking out our rating methodology and affiliate disclosure.

Our Experts

Karsten Neumeister, Solar Expert

Karsten Neumeister is a researcher, editor, writer, and energy specialist passionate about environmental, social, and cultural development. Karsten got his start in the solar industry studying clean energy policy, technology, and environmental education in New Orleans. During his time in the solar industry, Karsten worked on public service commissioner (PSC) campaigns and mayoral initiatives, advocated for clean energy policy at city council meetings and helped plan or execute hundreds of solar installations throughout Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Emily Shiver, Veterinary Expert

Emily Shiver, CVPM, CCFP, CVBL, is a certified veterinary practice manager who has spent 22 years serving the veterinary industry. Her passion is educating clients and providing top patient care. She attends conferences on a regular basis and maintains working in the veterinary practice to stay current on changes in the industry. Shiver enjoys every aspect of working with pets and their owners and strives to improve every client experience. She maintains her Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional certification and is also a Certified Veterinary Business Leader. 

Michelle Griffith, Real Estate Expert

Michelle Griffith is a leading luxury real estate agent for The Corcoran Group. With over $300 million in sales, Michelle is well known for her highly intuitive, organized and results-driven approach which has led her to great success. She has strong relationships with the city’s most renowned developers, investors and industry specialists. Named Corcoran’s 2017 Top Downtown Salesperson of the Year, and consistently ranked in The Real Deal’s List of Top 75 Manhattan Residential Agents. Michelle is a leader in the industry.

David Miller, Insurance Expert

David Miller is a VP Client Executive for Personal Lines at Plexus Groupe. He’s an insurance executive specializing in the unique personal insurance needs of high-net-worth individuals and their families. He has an expansive understanding of state-specific insurance laws that may affect those owning out-of-state homes and cars or by parents with children in out-of-state schools. With nearly 30 years of experience in the personal lines insurance industry, Miller is well-versed in the underwriting, market conditions, and politics that can affect the ability to secure coverage in catastrophe-prone areas. Miller is a Certified Risk Manager and Certified Insurance Counselor. He earned a bachelor of arts from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. 

Jennifer Vaught, Real Estate Expert 

Jennifer Vaught is a residential real estate expert for Rossi & Taylor Realty Group in Northwest Indiana who covers a span of four counties, offering her clients everything from rural, small-town living to properties that provide the urban, “everything at your fingertips” experience. ” Northwest Indiana is an amazing place to serve because it offers such diverse properties.  No matter what your taste is, no matter what your budget is, we literally have something for everyone!  With such a variety of clientele, Jennifer is certain to be able to help you find what you’re looking for!

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