Write for Us – Contributor Guidelines

The Home Improvement Directory welcomes experienced writers, industry professionals, and knowledgeable contributors who want to share valuable insights with homeowners and property managers.

If you are passionate about home improvement, maintenance, remodeling, or related topics, we invite you to contribute high-quality, informative content to our platform.

All submissions are reviewed by our editorial team before publication.

Why Contribute to The Home Improvement Directory?

As a contributor, you will benefit from:

  1. Exposure to a growing audience of homeowners
  2. Author credit and bio with a link to your website
  3. Opportunities to build industry authority
  4. Long-term visibility through evergreen content
  5. Promotion through our digital channels

Our goal is to publish content that genuinely helps readers make informed decisions.

Topics We Accept

We publish original articles related to:

  1. Home renovation and remodeling
  2. Roofing, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems
  3. Flooring, painting, and interior design
  4. Landscaping and outdoor projects
  5. Energy efficiency and insulation
  6. Home maintenance and repairs
  7. Cost guides and budgeting tips
  8. DIY vs professional comparisons
  9. Permits, codes, and regulations
  10. Safety and security improvements

If your topic fits our audience, we’d love to hear from you.

Content Quality Standards

To maintain editorial quality, all submissions must meet the following standards:

  1. 100% original and unpublished elsewhere
  2. Minimum 1,000 words (longer preferred)
  3. Well-structured with headings and subheadings
  4. Clear, helpful, and accurate information
  5. Proper grammar and spelling
  6. Fact-checked where applicable
  7. Written for homeowners, not search engines

Low-quality, auto-generated, or spun content will not be accepted.

Link & Promotion Policy

  1. We allow a limited number of relevant links when appropriate.
  2. Maximum of 1–2 contextual links per article
  3. Links must be relevant to home improvement topics
  4. No affiliate, gambling, adult, loan, crypto, or spam links
  5. Promotional anchor text is not permitted
  6. We reserve the right to apply “nofollow” or “sponsored” attributes
  7. Excessive self-promotion will result in rejection.

Editorial Rights

By submitting content, you agree that:

  1. We may edit for clarity, formatting, SEO, and style
  2. We may reject or remove content at our discretion
  3. We may update content over time to maintain accuracy
  4. We may add internal links and references

Final publication decisions rest solely with our editorial team.

Author Bio Guidelines

Each approved contributor may include a short author bio:

  1. Maximum 75 words
  2. One link to your website or portfolio
  3. No promotional language
  4. No keyword stuffing

Example:
“Jane Doe is a licensed contractor with 12 years of experience in residential remodeling.”

Prohibited Content

We do not accept:

  1. Duplicate or scraped content
  2. AI-generated or heavily automated articles
  3. Press releases or advertorials
  4. Sales pitches disguised as articles
  5. Irrelevant or off-topic submissions
  6. Political, adult, or harmful material
  7. Link-building-only submissions

Violations may result in permanent contributor bans.

Submission Process

To submit an article proposal or completed draft:

  1. Prepare a brief pitch outlining your topic and angle
  2. Include links to relevant writing samples
  3. Provide your author name and bio
  4. Submit your proposal through our contact page.
  5. Approved contributors will receive further instructions.
  6. Review & Publishing Timeline

We review most submissions within 7–14 business days.

If accepted, your article will be scheduled for publication based on our editorial calendar.

Due to high submission volume, we may not respond to all inquiries.

Compensation

At this time, we do not offer monetary compensation for guest contributions. Contributors receive author credit, exposure, and a backlink in their bio.

Future paid opportunities may be available.

Legal & Ownership Terms

By submitting content, you grant The Home Improvement Directory a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free license to publish, reproduce, distribute, and modify your work.

You retain ownership of your content.

We reserve the right to remove content if it violates our policies.

Changes to These Guidelines

We may update these guidelines at any time. Contributors are responsible for reviewing current requirements.

Contact Information

If you’re interested in contributing, please contact us through our website’s contact page with “Contributor Submission” in the subject line.