Editorial Policy

Independence

Content is not influenced by advertisers. We don't accept sponsored content, paid placements, or referral fees from contractors or service marketplaces. Display ads are clearly marked and served by a third-party network with no input into what we write.

Sourcing

Every cost figure links to a source and shows the month it was observed. We prefer primary sources (government statistics, retailer listings) over secondary ones (other cost guides).

Corrections

If we get something wrong, we fix it and note the update date on the page. Report errors via the contact page.

Safety

Where a project carries real injury risk, we say so and we say when not to attempt it. We would rather lose a reader to a professional than publish a how-to that gets someone hurt.