Our Experts

Designing a home can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be! To make sure you get the best information on home design and renovation, we've collected a list of some of the best experts in the field.

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Bryan Clayton

Bryan Clayton

CEO and Co-Founder, GreenPal

Bryan Clayton is the CEO and co-founder of GreenPal, an online service that connects homeowners with local lawn care professionals. With over 22 years of experience in the landscaping industry, Clayton has built a reputation for developing practical, efficient solutions that enhance both residential and commercial properties. Before starting GreenPal, he successfully founded and grew Peachtree Inc., a landscaping company that he expanded to over $10 million in annual revenue before selling. Clayton's expertise in landscaping has made him a trusted voice in the industry.

Carly Castro

Carly Castro

Co-Owner of Freshlee Cleaning Co.

Carly Castro is a nationally recognized cleaning expert featured in CNN, USA Today, Newsweek, Yahoo, MSN, and more. She is a judge for CNN's Most Innovative Products Awards and has sold over 3,000 digital cleaning guides. As a third-generation cleaner and founder of Clean With Carly, she has built a social media following of 260K+ by blending practical cleaning science with real-life advice that empowers professional cleaners and everyday homeowners alike.

Dr. Lori Verderame

Dr. Lori Verderame

Ph.D. Antiques Appraiser

Dr. Lori is an antiques' appraiser, award-winning media personality, and the director of her eponymous art, antiques, and thrift shopping resource. Her YouTube channel @DrLoriV has over 78 million views and counting. She has made appearances on a variety of TV series, including "The Curse of Oak Island," "Pawn Stars Do America," "The King of Collectibles," "The Bobby Bones Show," "The Tonight Show," and "Inside Edition." Additionally, her expertise have been shared in articles with House Digest, Newsweek, People, Redfin, and Good Housekeeping.

Maria Baer

Maria Baer

Founder, The Baer Minimalist

Maria Baer is the founder and lead organizer of The Baer Minimalist. Founded in 2017, her company specializes in helping customers create efficient and fashionable living spaces, aiming to reduce clutter and stress through customized, easy-to-maintain structures. Whenever approaching a new project, Baer tries to highlight the things that matter most and find a better system for being both organized + stylized.

Rhonda Kaiser

Rhonda Kaiser

Home+Garden Content Creator

Rhonda Kaiser, a renowned gardening and design expert, blends vintage charm with timeless style. Featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Southern Living, and Woman's World, she's a recurring guest on Houston Life, inspiring audiences with fresh ideas for gardens, seasonal outdoor tablescapes, and home décor. A Texas A&M graduate, Texas Master Gardener, and florist, with training in interior and landscape design, she shares her farm's lush gardens, custom greenhouse, and antique 1890s silo on Instagram @SouthernHomeandFarm and in her book The Vintage Farmhouse Garden.