Our Experts

Alexis Rochester is an investigative chemist and the founder of Chemistry Cachet. She earned her degree in Professional Chemistry and Mathematics and launched Chemistry Cachet in 2015 to share simple chemist tips that make everyday life easier. Through science-backed articles and hands-on testing, Alexis helps readers better understand housekeeping, skincare, and home care. She believes simple science can make housekeeping, skincare, and mom life easier for every family.

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 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.

Craig Gritzen, the founder and principal designer of Curated Style Collective, a Los Angeles-based interior design and lifestyle studio, creates thoughtful and highly personalized spaces for clients whose homes no longer reflect their evolving lives. With a background in project management, design strategy, and visual storytelling, Craig brings a practical and emotionally intelligent perspective to interiors, home trends, and the profound impact of our environments on our daily lives.

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.

Jimmie Meece is President of America's Swimming Pool Co., the nation's largest swimming pool cleaning, repair, renovation, and construction franchise. After owning and operating the very first ASP franchise for five years, he became the brand's VP of Operations in 2010 and was named President in 2023. Meece holds a B.S. in Community Leisure Services from Clemson University and began his career maintaining the university's Olympic lap and diving pools as a graduate assistant. With hands-on experience and national leadership, he champions affordable, reliable, expert pool care.

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, 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.