Vol. XXVI · No. 04 • Workshop Almanac
— The Everyday Handyman —
Est. MMXIX
Vol. XXVI · No. 04 • Workshop Almanac
Est. MMXIX
Questions, corrections, story tips, complaints, kind words, half-finished drafts you would like us to look at — the letter desk reads all of it. Send a note below and a real person on the editorial team will respond, typically within two business days. No auto-responders, no chatbots, no sales floor in another country.
Use the form below to reach the editorial team directly. Every message lands in a shared inbox we actually read.
editors@handymanguides.com
The Editors
Handyman Guides
PO Box 2419
ustin, TX 78767
United States
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press@handymanguides.com
Mon–Fri · 9am–5pm CT
Letters answered in order received
§ II — Reader’s Manual
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.
Search First
Many questions — which drill to buy, how to patch drywall, when to call a pro — are already answered in our tool guides and handyman tips. A quick search often beats waiting on the letter desk.
Be Specific
The more you share — the tool, the project, your budget, your climate — the better our answer. “Which chainsaw?” is hard; “a saw for cutting firewood on a half-acre” we can help with.
Corrections
Spotted an out-of-date pick or a broken link?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.
Pitches
Writers and manufacturers: 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.
Press
Media and interview requests go to our press address for the fastest reply. Include your outlet, your deadline, and the topic.
Patience
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
Every message reaches a real person on the editorial team. Here is roughly how long each kind of message takes to answer, so you know what to expect.
Type of Message
Typical Response
Notes
2 business days
Tool and repair questions from readers, answered in the order received.
2–3 business days
We verify, update the guide, and credit you by name if you like.
About a week
We read every one; we reply if we plan to run with it.
1 business day
Interview and quote requests — include your deadline.
3–5 business days
Display advertising only. No paid reviews, ever.
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
Q. 01
Yes — that is exactly what the letter desk is for. Tell us the project, your budget, and where you live, and we will point you to the right category and our current top pick. The more detail you give, the better the recommendation.
Q. 02
No. We earn from affiliate links and display ads only. No manufacturer has ever paid to move up our rankings, and none ever will. If a tool is on this site, it earned its place.
Q. 03
Email us the page and the specific line. We update our buying guides at least twice a year and fix confirmed errors quickly — reader corrections are some of our favorite mail.
Q. 04
Often, yes. Describe the job and we will tell you honestly whether it is a safe weekend repair or one for a licensed plumber, electrician, or contractor — and point you to our Hire a Pro directory if you need one.
Q. 05
Use our Hire a Pro directory to get matched with up to four vetted, licensed local pros. If you are not sure which trade you need, write in and we will help you figure it out.
Q. 06
Every time. There are no chatbots or auto-responders here — messages land in a shared inbox the editorial team reads and answers in the order received, usually within two business days.
One email, every Sunday. New tool reviews, the best tip of the week, and a single recommendation from the editors. No clutter.
