Who's Writing This

The pros behind the guides

Four subjects, four voices. Each guide is written in the first person by the voice that covers that trade, then fact-checked against NFRC, ENERGY STAR, and your state's building code — with sources cited at the bottom of every page.

Marc Hanley — illustrated portrait

Marc Hanley

Windows

Measures, quotes, and sells replacement windows in North Carolina homes. Writes down what the quote sheet doesn't say.

Luke Allen — illustrated portrait

Luke Allen

Doors

Came up through finish carpentry — casing, trim, and hanging doors. Thinks in sixteenths of an inch.

Terrane Joseph — illustrated portrait

Terrane Joseph

Siding

Exteriors first — tear-offs, housewrap, lap siding — then crew lead. Looks under the panel before talking color.

Makani Haoa — illustrated portrait

Makani Haoa

Sunrooms

Sunrooms and porch conversions. Always asks which way the glass faces before anything else.