Thomas Jepsen is a Danish economist with a MSc in Accounting, Strategy and Control from Copenhagen Business School. He is the founder and CEO of Contractor Quotes, a growing platform that helps connect homeowners with contractors as well as providing them with all the home improvement related information relevant for their project.
Since 2011, Thomas has been involved in the home improvement industry through different functions including consulting them on their business strategy, and he reviews a lot of the articles featured on the platform to ensure accuracy.
He has been featured on a range of different websites including USA Weekly, Media Leaders, CEO Blog Nation, Fit Small Business, Website Magazine and more for his contributions to online platforms.
Having been involved in home improvement for so long, his main goal is to inspire better transparency in the home improvement space by making a range of different things more accessible to the homeowner to better ensure that they get the home that they want, while staying within budget and improving the amount of money homeowners can hope to recoup as a consequence of their efforts.
He can also be found on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Roof Leaks When it Rains Hard
One thing’s certain when the roof leaks when it rains hard. There’s something wrong with it. Our roof is supposed to protect us from the elements and that includes rain. So when it’s not able to do that, then you have to do something about it. Here’s the thing with leaking roof. You have to... Read More
Hot Water Heater Maintenance Checklist & Tips: Gas, Electric, & Tankless
Do you want your water heater to last as long as it possibly can, while still being completely reliable? In order for you to have that, there are two words that you should always remember to accomplish that: regular maintenance. Water heaters, though designed for heavy-duty use, are susceptible to kinks and breakdowns. All homeowners... Read More
RV Hot Water Heater Leaking: Troubleshooting, Repair Cost & More
For the adventurous and those who love the great outdoors, campers or RVs are one of the world’s greatest inventions. Who doesn’t love the idea of going places but still having the ability to bring your home with you? After all, they are called ‘mobile homes’ for a reason. As an RV owner, you want... Read More
Electric and Gas Water Heater Leaking from the Top
Leaks are among the most common household problems any owner will eventually face. You might have even encountered this issue already at your own home. For many, this problem feels more like an annoyance than a problem that needs to be addressed immediately. This is why so many homeowners put off having these leaks repaired... Read More
Zinc Roofs: Costs, Benefits, Installation
When it comes to roofing, there are the popular choices namely asphalt shingles, tiles (clay and concrete), metal, slate, copper, wood shingles and shake and more. Zinc roofs are normally not a part of the conversation simply because homeowners feel that the more popular choices are better. While this can be the case, there could... Read More
What is Xenon: Uses and More
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5 Quick Ways to Differentiate Your Split-Level Home
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Background of the Vernacular: The What, How & Why of Bi-Level, Split-Level and Raised Ranch Homes
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Updating Your Kitchen Cabinets: Converting Raised-Panel or Flat-Panel Cabinets to Glass-Front Cabinets
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Focus on the Countertop: Corian versus Silestone
…or Zodiaq, Cesarstone, Granyte, Granirex, Zylstone, Hi-Macs, Volcanics… So what is the difference between Corian and Silestone? Well, very little — or quite a bit — depends on who you ask. We’ll just give you the facts, and let you decide. Backgrounder: Solid Resin Countertops In the 1960s the E.I. du Pont de Nemours company... Read More
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