Our Expert Authors & Reviewers
Meet our team of licensed professionals, editors, and industry specialists who bring you trusted home improvement advice
Authors and Reviewers
Amit Patel
HVAC and Cooling Specialist
Amit worked as an AC technician for 6 years in Ahmedabad before transitioning to technical writing. He holds a diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning from ITI Ahmedabad and understands the difference between what AC companies promise and what actually happens on the ground. His articles break down complex technical topics into plain language that any homeowner can follow. He tests every tip he writes about in his own home first.
Anand Krishnan
Electrical Safety Consultant
Anand is a chartered electrical engineer with 12 years of experience in residential and commercial electrical safety. He worked with the Bureau of Indian Standards on wiring code updates and now runs an independent electrical safety audit firm in Bengaluru. He reviews all electrical content on HomePros to ensure every recommendation meets IS standards.
Arjun Nair
Pest Control and Home Safety Expert
Arjun spent 7 years working with a national pest control company across South India before becoming a freelance consultant and writer. He has handled termite infestations in 100-year-old Chettinad houses, cockroach problems in Mumbai high-rises, and mosquito control for entire housing societies in Chennai. He writes practical guides that focus on long-term prevention rather than quick fixes.
Deepak Singh
Professional Painting and Waterproofing Expert
Deepak ran a painting crew in Pune for 10 years before moving into consulting and content writing. He has painted everything from 1 BHK flats to commercial showrooms and knows exactly how much paint you actually need. He specializes in waterproofing, which matters a lot in Indian cities where monsoon leaks can destroy a fresh paint job in one season. His articles include real cost breakdowns from actual projects he has supervised.
Divya Menon
Home Hygiene and Cleaning Science Expert
Divya has a masters degree in microbiology from Pune University and worked in hospital hygiene management for 8 years before moving into residential cleaning standards. She reviews cleaning articles on HomePros to make sure the methods and products recommended are effective against common Indian household bacteria and allergens.
Dr. Lakshmi Rao
Environmental Health Specialist
Dr. Rao holds a PhD in Environmental Science from JNU and specializes in indoor air quality and pest management safety. She has published 14 research papers on household chemical exposure and reviews all pest control content on HomePros to make sure the recommended treatments are safe for families with children and pets.
Dr. Sunita Verma
Technical Reviewer
Dr. Verma is a mechanical engineer with 15 years of experience in HVAC systems. She completed her PhD from IIT Delhi on energy-efficient cooling solutions for Indian residential buildings. She reviews all technical content on HomePros to make sure the numbers are right, the advice is safe, and the recommendations are backed by actual engineering principles. She consults for multiple AC manufacturers on product design.
Karthik Rangan
Structural Engineering Consultant
Karthik is a licensed structural engineer with 10 years of experience in residential construction and repair in Chennai. He reviews all roofing and structural content on HomePros, checking load calculations, material recommendations, and safety protocols. He has assessed storm damage on over 500 buildings along the Tamil Nadu coast.
Kavita Joshi
Home Cleaning and Organization Expert
Kavita ran a professional cleaning service in Mumbai for 5 years, managing a team of 40 cleaners across Andheri, Bandra, and Powai. She knows what works and what does not when it comes to deep cleaning Indian homes and dealing with Mumbai humidity stains. She joined HomePros to share practical cleaning hacks that actually work in Indian conditions, not Pinterest-style tips that assume you have a walk-in closet.
Meera Iyer
Roofing and Structural Maintenance Specialist
Meera studied civil engineering at Anna University Chennai and spent 6 years working with a construction company specializing in residential roofing and waterproofing. She transitioned to writing because she realized most homeowners have no idea what is happening on their roof until water starts dripping. Her articles cover everything from basic roof inspections to full terrace waterproofing with honest cost estimates.
Neha Kapoor
Certified Residential Electrician
Neha is one of the few women working as a licensed electrician in Delhi NCR. She completed her electrical engineering diploma from Pusa Polytechnic and spent 4 years working with a large electrical contractor before starting her own consultancy. She writes about electrical safety, smart home wiring, and energy saving because she has seen too many houses with dangerous wiring that nobody notices until something goes wrong.
Priya Menon
Home Improvement Writer
Priya covers everything from kitchen renovations to smart home setups. She spent 5 years at a Bengaluru interior design firm before joining HomePros as a full-time writer. She brings a practical, cost-conscious perspective to every article, always asking the question most Indian homeowners care about: how much will this actually cost me? She lives in Koramangala with two cats and a perpetually leaky kitchen faucet.
Rajiv Sharma
Senior Home Services Editor
Rajiv has been writing about home services and maintenance for over 8 years. He started his career covering real estate in Delhi before shifting to home improvement content. He has personally tested and reviewed dozens of AC brands, plumbing fixtures, and electrical products across India. When he is not writing, he is usually fixing something around his Gurgaon apartment or arguing with his electrician about proper earthing.
Ravi Kumar
Senior Plumbing Inspector
Ravi has inspected over 2,000 residential plumbing installations across Hyderabad and Secunderabad in his 18-year career. He works as a consultant for water supply projects and reviews all plumbing content on HomePros for technical accuracy. He catches the mistakes that could cost homeowners thousands in water damage.
Sanjay Deshmukh
Paint Technology Specialist
Sanjay spent 14 years at Asian Paints R&D lab in Mumbai working on weather-resistant coatings for Indian conditions. He now consults independently and reviews all painting and waterproofing content on HomePros. He knows which products actually work in coastal humidity, which ones fail in Delhi dust, and which premium paints are just repackaged versions of cheaper ones.
Vikram Reddy
Licensed Master Plumber
Vikram has been in the plumbing trade since he was 18, learning the craft from his father who ran a plumbing business in Hyderabad for 30 years. He got his master plumber certification in 2016 and has handled everything from apartment complex piping to fixing that one stubborn leak nobody else could figure out. He writes for HomePros because he got tired of seeing homeowners get overcharged for basic jobs.