Elijah Canfield
Founder, Hire Best Pros
Elijah Canfield is the founder of Hire Best Pros. He writes and edits the site's consumer guides, with a focus on how home service and moving projects are priced, scoped and compared.
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Elijah Canfield is the author of RESET, a six-book science-fiction series exploring artificial intelligence, first contact, hidden history, knowledge, and the consequences of systems becoming more capable than their creators expected.
His engineering and entrepreneurial background informs both his fiction and the way he approaches complex systems in business. Readers can start with RESET: First Contact, a free companion novella set before Book One.
What Elijah writes about
- Home improvement costs
- Contractor selection
- Moving and relocation
- Consumer comparison of professional services
Guides by Elijah
- What does a roof replacement cost?
Cost Guides
- Should you repair or replace your roof?
Service Explainers
- How to choose a roofer
Hiring Guides
- Roof replacement checklist
Checklists
- Roof maintenance for homeowners
Maintenance
- Should you repair or replace your heating and cooling system?
Service Explainers
- Seasonal HVAC maintenance
Maintenance
- What does a move cost?
Cost Guides
- In-state and state-to-state moves: what changes
Service Explainers
- Questions to ask a moving company
Hiring Guides
- Planning a state-to-state move
Project Guides
- Warning signs you need to call a plumber
Service Explainers
- Common plumbing problems and what they usually mean
Service Explainers
- How to choose a plumber
Hiring Guides
- How to prevent clogged drains
Maintenance
- Sewer repair: what to expect
Project Guides
- How to lower your air conditioning costs
How-To Guides
- Common gas furnace problems
Service Explainers
- Types of air conditioners homeowners should know
Service Explainers
- Signs your air ducts should be cleaned
Maintenance
- Pre-winter home maintenance checklist
Checklists
- What to do about a leaky roof
How-To Guides
- Hail damage to a roof
Service Explainers
- How to protect your roof from storm damage
Maintenance
- What clogged gutters do to a house
Service Explainers
- Signs your home's electrical system needs updating
Service Explainers
- When to call an emergency electrician
Service Explainers
- How to hire an electrician
Hiring Guides
- How to choose energy efficient windows
How-To Guides
- Window replacement types explained
Service Explainers
- How to find air leaks around your windows
Maintenance
- House painting cost: what drives the price
Cost Guides
- Hiring a house painter
Hiring Guides
- Flooring cost: what drives the price
Cost Guides
- How often flooring needs replacing
Maintenance
- Tree maintenance for homeowners
Maintenance
- The plumbing problems that get expensive
Service Explainers
- A practical plumbing maintenance checklist
Checklists
- Clogged kitchen sink: what to try, and when to stop
How-To Guides
- How a septic system works
Service Explainers
- Choosing bathroom fixtures
Project Guides
- Signs it is time to replace your air conditioner
Service Explainers
- Air conditioner not cooling
Service Explainers
- Ductwork maintenance and what it actually involves
Maintenance
- Fall HVAC maintenance before the heating season
Checklists
- What drives the cost of HVAC cleaning
Cost Guides
- How to tell if your roof is damaged
Service Explainers
- What drives the cost of a roof repair
Cost Guides
- Common summer roofing problems
Maintenance
- Gutter maintenance mistakes that cause real damage
Maintenance
- Signs of faulty wiring you should not live with
Service Explainers
- Electrical upgrades that make a home more efficient
How-To Guides
- How a window replacement project actually goes
Project Guides
- When it is time to replace your front door
Service Explainers
- What to know before installing hardwood floors
Project Guides
- What damages hardwood floors
Maintenance
- How to choose a flooring or tile installer
Hiring Guides
- Cracked and loose floor tiles
How-To Guides
- Drywall installation: what homeowners should know
Project Guides
- How to hire a remodeling contractor
Hiring Guides
- Budgeting a home renovation
Cost Guides
- Costly home renovation mistakes
Service Explainers
- Home repairs you should not postpone
Service Explainers
- What happens when water damage goes ignored
Service Explainers
- Handyman or general contractor
Hiring Guides
- Finishing a basement
Project Guides
- Planning a kitchen remodel
Project Guides
- Hiring a bathroom remodeling contractor
Hiring Guides
- Walk in showers: planning, design and installation
Project Guides
- Low maintenance landscaping that still looks cared for
How-To Guides
- Household pests that damage a home
Service Explainers
- How to pack for a move
How-To Guides
- Moving with pets and kids
How-To Guides
- DIY move or professional movers
Service Explainers
- The hidden costs of moving
Cost Guides
- Moving day, step by step
Checklists
- Preparing your house for a new roof
Checklists
- Metal roofing basics
Service Explainers
- What a roof inspection actually covers
Service Explainers
- Protecting your chimney from water damage
How-To Guides
- Air filters and coil cleaning
How-To Guides
- The best time to replace an HVAC system
Service Explainers
- Fireplace and heating maintenance
Maintenance
- Clearing a clogged shower drain
How-To Guides
- Getting ready for spring
Checklists
- Removing snow and ice safely
How-To Guides
- Hiring a landscape professional
Hiring Guides
- Animals digging up the lawn
Service Explainers
- Choosing laminate flooring
Project Guides
- Drainage problems around the house
Service Explainers
- Foundation and concrete problems
Service Explainers
- Planning a major renovation
Project Guides
- Negotiating with contractors
Hiring Guides
- Remodeling an older home
Service Explainers
- Choosing countertops that last
Service Explainers
- Signs your kitchen needs a remodel
Service Explainers
- Moving checklist and timeline
Checklists
- How moving estimates work
Service Explainers
- Tipping movers
How-To Guides
- Downsizing before a move
How-To Guides
- Moving specialty items
Project Guides
- Planning an office move
Project Guides
- College and student moving
How-To Guides
- Choosing moving boxes and supplies
How-To Guides
- The best time of year to move
Service Explainers
- Moving into an apartment
How-To Guides
- Lower waste moving
How-To Guides
- Full service, partial service or labor only
Service Explainers
- Water heater replacement
Cost Guides
- Toilet repair basics
How-To Guides
- Garbage disposal problems
Maintenance
- Hard water and water softeners
Service Explainers
- Furnace repair or replacement
Service Explainers
- Thermostats and heating controls
How-To Guides
- Attic insulation and energy loss
Project Guides
- Window replacement
Project Guides
- Kitchen cabinet options
Project Guides
- Interior painting preparation
How-To Guides
- Building a deck
Project Guides
- Concrete driveways and walkways
Project Guides
- Garage door repair and replacement
Service Explainers
- Appliance repair or replacement
Service Explainers
- Hiring a house cleaning service
Hiring Guides
- Home security basics
Service Explainers
- Fence installation
Project Guides
- Tree removal and trimming
Project Guides