Home Improvement Review Board

The Home Improvement Review Board helps ensure all DIY, remodeling, construction, and decor advice on Farm Food Family meets our high editorial standards for accuracy and reliability.

Review Board Members

Our Review Board consists of professional contractors, interior designers, architects, and experienced DIYers who generously volunteer their expertise.

Kimberly Crawford

Executive Editor, Landscape Architecture

With over 15 years of experience working on organic farms and developing farm-to-table initiatives, Kimberly is an expert in local food systems, regenerative agriculture, and agroecology. As both a landscape architect and agroecologist, she brings a holistic perspective to her work promoting context-specific, ecologically-sound food production systems.

Richard Edwards

Senior Home Improvement Editor, Certified HVAC Technician

Richard Edwards is a seasoned home and garden expert with an extensive background in various aspects of home improvement and gardening. With years of experience in the industry, Richard has developed a deep understanding of home decor, flooring, DIY projects, crafts, home repair, and appliances. His expertise also extends to life hacks and pest control.

Which Topics Are Reviewed

Any articles providing instruction, tips, or recommendations related to home improvement projects are reviewed. This covers all indoor and outdoor DIY work, decorating, remodeling, trades skills (electrical, plumbing, etc.), tools/materials, and professional services.

Article Life Cycle

  1. Writer researches and drafts home improvement article.
  2. Article submitted to Review Board for pre-publish fact check.
  3. Reviewers provide feedback on any inaccuracies, objections, omissions, etc.
  4. Writer resolves feedback directly with reviewers and finalizes edits.
  5. Reviewed article published on Farm Food Family.

How Do I Know if an Article Was Reviewed?

Any home improvement-focused articles that have passed our review process are clearly marked with: “Reviewed by” at the top of the post. This indicates the article meets our editorial standards for accuracy and reliability.

The participation of our Review Board keeps DIY and remodeling recommendations ethical, responsible, and aligned with industry best practices. We are grateful for their dedication to factual, evidence-based advice our readers can trust.