Editors hire me when they need a writer who actually uses the product, checks the numbers, and files clean copy on deadline. My work appears in Popular Mechanics, Real Simple, Best Products, AcreageLife, Angi, Diamond Certified Resource, and many more.
Hands-on product testing and reviews
I test products in a real home and yard: vacuums, robot mowers, portable air conditioners, outdoor tools, and more. I report what works, what doesn’t, and who should buy it, then write reviews and roundups that hold up to reader scrutiny and your fact-checkers.
Home improvement and building trades
I write guides that walk homeowners through repairs, upgrades, and hiring a pro: what the job involves, what it should cost, and which questions to ask. I know the trades well enough to get the details right and explain them in plain English. I write regularly for Diamond Certified Resource, including homeowner articles and contractor profiles, and have covered home improvement for Angi and other outlets.
Features and human-interest stories
I interview people with stories worth telling, from consumer advocates to small-business owners, and turn those conversations into features readers finish. I also write for trade publications in construction and home services.
What editors get
- Pitches with a clear angle and sources lined up
- Real testing, not spec-sheet rewrites
- Clean copy in your house style and SEO brief
- Comfort with commerce formats and affiliate guidelines
- Deadlines met and quick answers to edits
FAQ
What topics do you cover? The topics I cover most are home improvement, the building trades, working with contractors, tools, appliances, and lawn and garden. I also write features and human-interest stories on a wide range of subjects.
Do you test products yourself? Yes, I test products myself. I test them hands-on at my home near Bozeman, Montana, before I write about them for ecommerce publications.
Can you work to our style guide and SEO brief? Yes, I can work to your style guide and SEO brief. Send both with the assignment, and I’ll follow them.
How do I send an assignment? To send me an assignment, email lauren@laurenbongard.com with the topic, word count, deadline, and rate.
