How we write a fieldnote.

Every guide should leave the reader with a more useful observation and a clearer next step. Page count and search traffic do not override safety or accuracy.

Sources and applicability

We prioritize public agencies, utilities, and original manufacturer documentation. The source list explains what a reference supports. A manufacturer’s statement applies to the relevant models; we do not silently turn it into a rule for every product.

Research, testing, and review

The launch edition was assembled with AI-assisted drafting and source checking. It has not been independently reviewed by a licensed tradesperson. No article claims a hands-on test. Research dates show when references were checked, not when a home inspection occurred.

Before broader public release, high-risk material should receive appropriate technical review. If future guides include testing or named expert review, the relevant page must identify the method, reviewer, scope, and date.

Our safety boundary

Every guide includes applicability, stop conditions, result branches, and a professional-help route. Electrical, gas, structural, refrigerant, sewage, lead, asbestos, and extensive mold topics are limited to recognition and referral. We do not publish hazardous disassembly instructions.

Corrections and updates

We review articles when source guidance changes or a credible error is identified. Material corrections should describe the change and update the article’s revision date. During private review, use the corrections page to prepare feedback.

Independence and images

Commercial relationships must be disclosed next to relevant content. The homepage image and brand mark are AI-generated visual assets. The kitchen photograph is illustrative and is not evidence of a repair, product test, or completed project.