Menu
A young man smiles confidently, with short dark hair, set against a blurred, green outdoor background.

Mark Soto

Expertise: Home improvement, roof repairs, roof installations and home remodeling

Mark Soto

  • Has worked with roofers, landscapers, plumbers, painters and damage restoration specialists.
  • Published in Family Handyman, DoItYourself.com, For Construction Pros and Pro Builder Magazine.
  • Written articles for Family Handyman on a range of home improvement projects, from installing your own air conditioner to winterizing your deck.

Experience

Mark Soto is a freelance writer specializing in home improvement with a focus on roof repairs, roof installations and home remodeling. His writing has appeared in Family Handyman, DoItYourself.com, For Construction Pros and Pro Builder Magazine. Mark comes from a family of DIYers and has worked with roofers, landscapers, plumbers, painters and damage restoration specialists.

Family Handyman Editorial Policies

For more than seven decades, Family Handyman has been providing its audience with ideas, inspiration and step-by-step directions on how to maintain and enhance indoor and outdoor living spaces. In addition to having our own staff of experts, we hire individuals whose skills have been honed through years of experience in the building, plumbing and electrical trades, and as passionate homeowners who have translated DIY (do it yourself) skills into careers as respected creators.

Articles

A yellow caution tape lines a fresh, dark asphalt surface, which is bordered by green grass and adjacent to a light-colored concrete path. Tout icon

Do I Need to Seal My Driveway?

Sealing a driveway helps it last longer and avoid costly replacement. Read on to see if yours should be sealed, plus when and how to do it.
An air conditioning unit is installed in a window, surrounded by potted plants, with sunlight filtering through the blinds above. Tout icon

How to Choose the Right Room Air Conditioner: Buying Guide & Tips

A room air conditioner can be a lifesaver when temperatures soar. Do your research before you buy so you get what's best for your situation.
Young trees are supported by wooden stakes in a grassy area scattered with fallen leaves, surrounded by leafless trees in an autumn landscape. Tout icon

Tips On How To Stake a Tree

If you want your tree to grow big and strong, staking is a necessary practice that can provide tremendous benefits. Learn how to do it like a pro.