At Home Living Handbook, we hope to help every type of home reflect its owners and inhabitants. We’re here to provide thoughtful, well-researched content that informs, inspires, and makes your journey easier. Whether you're planning a remodel, growing a garden, or looking for practical home advice as a first-time homeowner, we want you to feel confident that the information you find here is trustworthy, honest, and created with good intention.
Accuracy
We take these topics seriously. Our writers are subject matter experts—we’ve all rented and owned (and sold!) real estate, and many of our recommendations reflect our experiences. We also lean on reliable sources, expert insights, and real-life experiences from others. Our writers and editors check facts carefully. We want to be sure the advice and techniques we share are practical and up-to-date.
If we get something wrong, it isn’t our intent to ignore it. If you ever notice an error, we welcome your feedback so we can make it right.
Editorial Integrity
Our content is created independently by a small team of writers. While we may partner with brands or feature products we love, those relationships never influence our editorial decisions. If a post is sponsored or includes affiliate links, we’ll tell you upfront. You deserve clear, honest information, not hidden agendas.
Originality and Plagiarism
We create original content that reflects our expertise, creativity, and passion for home and garden topics. Copying someone else's work isn't just wrong—it goes against everything we stand for. Every article is written, edited, and reviewed by the folks you see right here.
Product Recommendations
If we recommend a product or service, it's because we believe it adds value. We research and consider expert opinions before sharing suggestions. We test many products, but not every product. Some of our content includes affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you buy something. But here’s our promise: It’ll always be disclosed, and we’ll never let an affiliate commission affect our recommendations. If it’s not something we’d use in our own homes, we won’t bother recommending it to you.
If you ever have a question about a product we’ve reviewed or simply want to know if we’d still recommend it years later, just reach out to us at hello@homelivinghandbook.com.
Ethical Sourcing
The internet is full of information, and it’s not all reliable. That’s why we spend a lot of our time doing expert interviews, connecting with industry professionals, and researching reputable sources when gathering facts.
Sensationalized, misleading, or unverified claims have no place here. We believe you deserve thoughtful, well-researched content that helps, not confuses.
Transparency and Corrections
No one is perfect, and we don’t pretend to be. If we make a mistake, we’ll correct it quickly and clearly. We don’t rewrite history or quietly update articles without telling you. If something has changed, you’ll know. We value your trust, and that means owning up to any errors and fixing them the right way.
Inclusivity
Home is for everyone, and so is Home Living Handbook. We’re committed to representing diverse voices, experiences, and perspectives in our content. We work to represent both BIPOC and LGBTQ+ businesses, subject-matter experts, and also hope to diversify our team of writers to broaden perspectives for you. Our goal is to deliver tips and advice that help everyone, without compromising our pledge to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Whether it’s the experts we interview, the products and properties we feature, or the how-tos we share, we want to be inclusive and respectful of all individuals and communities.
AI and Content Creation
Technology is helpful, but it’ll never replace our work process. While it can be a real time-saver, AI information about home improvement isn’t always accurate, and rarely is it thorough. You should know that every piece of content at Home Living Handbook is written and edited by real people—people who have owned and rented, bought and sold, built, renovated, or remodeled their homes. We write about what we know about, and work to make sure our content is meaningful.
Website Privacy and Data
All readers of the website should rest assured that any data collected is safe. If you sign up for a newsletter, that’s what you’ll get. Read our full privacy policy here.
Reader Engagement
We love hearing from you. Your feedback, ideas, and questions help us create content that’s useful and relevant. If something doesn’t sit right with you, let us know. If you have a suggestion, we’re all ears. Please contact the team directly at hello@homelivinghandbook.com.
At Home Living Handbook, our goal is simple: to pique your curiosity, and create helpful, inspiring content for your home. We hold ourselves to high standards and continuously review and update our policies to keep them that way. Thanks for being part of our community.
