Contact Handyman Guides: Write to the Editors

§ — The Letter Desk · We Read Every Note

— Dept. IV · Correspondence

Write to the Almanac

Questions, corrections, story tips, complaints, kind words, half-finished drafts. The letter desk reads all of it. Send a note below and a real person on the editorial team replies. Usually within two business days. No auto-responders. No chatbots. No sales floor in another country.

— Send a Letter

Write to the Editors

Use the form below to reach the editorial team directly. Every message lands in a shared inbox we actually read.

By Email

editors@handymanguides.com

Editorial Mailbox

The Editors

Handyman Guides

PO Box 2419

ustin, TX 78767

United States

On Social

Facebook · Twitter

Press & Media

press@handymanguides.com

Hours at the Desk

Mon–Fri · 9am–5pm CT

Letters answered in order received

§ II — Reader’s Manual

Before You Write

A few things that get you a faster answer

Before you write, a quick word. Most tool and repair questions are already answered somewhere on the site. And a little detail goes a long way. Here is how to get the fastest, most useful reply from the letter desk.

01.

Search First

Check the guides first

Many questions are already answered here. Which drill to buy. How to patch drywall. When to call a pro. A quick search often beats waiting on the letter desk.

02.

Be Specific

Tell us the details

The more you share, the better our answer. The tool, the project, your budget, your climate. Which chainsaw is hard to answer. A saw for firewood on a half-acre we can help with.

03.

Corrections

Point us to the line

Spotted an out-of-date pick or a broken link? Tell us the page and the exact claim. We update our guides year-round and read every correction.

04.

Pitches

Keep pitches short

Writers and makers, a two-line pitch beats a five-page deck. We do not accept paid reviews or sponsored rankings. And we will always say so plainly.

05.

Press

Use the press inbox

Media and interview requests go to our press address for the fastest reply. Include your outlet, your deadline, and the topic.

06.

Patience

Give us two days

Every message lands in an inbox a real person reads. We answer in the order received, usually within two business days. No auto-responders, no chatbots.

§ II — Specimen Pages

How Quickly We Respond

What to expect after you hit send

Every message reaches a real person on the editorial team. Here is roughly how long each kind of message takes. So you know what to expect.

Type of Message

Typical Response

Notes

General questions

2 business days

Tool and repair questions from readers, answered in the order received.

Corrections & broken links

2–3 business days

We verify, update the guide, and credit you by name if you like.

Story tips & ideas

About a week

We read every one; we reply if we plan to run with it.

Press & media

1 business day

Interview and quote requests — include your deadline.

Partnerships & advertising

3–5 business days

Display advertising only. No paid reviews, ever.

Everything else

2 business days

Kind words, complaints, half-finished drafts — all welcome.

— National averages · Prices vary by region · Always confirm in writing —

§ II — Reader’s Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

The questions the letter desk gets most

Q. 01

Can you recommend a specific tool for my project?

Yes. That is exactly what the letter desk is for. Tell us the project, your budget, and where you live. We will point you to the right category and our current top pick. The more detail, the better the pick.

Q. 02

Do you accept paid or sponsored reviews?

No. We earn from affiliate links and display ads only. No maker has ever paid to move up our rankings. None ever will. If a tool is here, it earned its place.

Q. 03

How do I report an error or outdated pick?

Email us the page and the specific line. We update our buying guides at least twice a year. We fix confirmed errors fast. Reader corrections are some of our favorite mail.

Q. 04

Can you settle a DIY-versus-hire question?

Often, yes. Describe the job. We will tell you honestly if it is a safe weekend repair or one for a licensed pro. And we will point you to our Hire a Pro directory if you need one.

Q. 05

Do you help find a local tradesperson?

Use our Hire a Pro directory to get matched with up to four vetted, licensed local pros. Not sure which trade you need? Write in and we will help you figure it out.

Q. 06

Will a real person actually read my message?

Every time. There are no chatbots or auto-responders here. Messages land in a shared inbox the editorial team reads. We answer in the order received, usually within two business days.

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