These terms of use govern access to Home Improve Guide (homeimproveguide.com), including its calculators, cost guides and other content. Using the site means accepting these terms. They were last updated in October 2026.
Planning tools, not professional services
The calculators and guides produce planning estimates. They are not contractor quotes, engineering designs, code approvals, legal advice or financial advice. Quantities assume standard materials and typical conditions, and prices are national planning ranges that can differ from local prices. Decisions about structural work, permits, safety and spending belong with the property owner and with licensed professionals who have seen the site. The disclaimer sets out these limits in more detail.
Accuracy
Formulas, sources and price periods are published on the methodology page, and the site works to keep them correct and current. Even so, content may contain errors, prices may change after the stated period and manufacturers may change product data. The site provides its content as is, without warranties of any kind, to the extent the law allows.
Permitted use
- The calculators may be used freely for personal and professional planning.
- Results may be printed, copied and shared, including with contractors and suppliers.
- Short quotations of the text with a link back to the source page are welcome.
Restrictions
- Copying pages, calculators, diagrams or substantial parts of the text onto another website is not allowed without written permission.
- Automated scraping that places a heavy load on the site is not allowed.
- The site may not be used for any unlawful purpose or in a way that interferes with its operation.
Content ownership
The text, calculators and diagrams on the site are original work of Home Improve Guide. Photographs are used under the licenses of their sources, such as the Unsplash License and the Pixabay Content License, and each photo caption credits its photographer.
Links to other websites
Pages may link to manufacturer data sheets, codes, agencies and other references. Those sites are run by others, and Home Improve Guide is not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
Limitation of liability
To the extent the law allows, Home Improve Guide is not liable for any loss or damage arising from use of the site or reliance on its estimates, including the cost of materials ordered, work performed or projects planned using its figures.
Changes and contact
These terms may be updated, and the date at the top shows the current version. Questions about the terms can be sent to contact@homeimproveguide.com.