How this site makes money.
Running this site costs time and money. Here is exactly how it earns — so you can judge our information with full context.
Last updated · 4 July 2026 · disclosure per FTC guidelines
Three income streams, zero influence on the numbers. Every one of them is funded by contractors, retailers, or advertisers — never by you.
Quote referrals
When you submit a quote request, it may be passed to a home-improvement referral network — companies that match homeowners with local contractors. If the network accepts the request as a valid lead, it may pay us a referral fee. The contractors fund this, not you. You are never charged for using this site.
Affiliate links
Some product links (for example, sump pumps or dehumidifiers) are affiliate links. If you buy through one, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Advertising
The site may display ads. Advertisers do not choose, review, or influence our content in any way.
What this never changes
- Cost figures are researched and sourced independently — partners never see or influence them (see our Editorial & Data Policy).
- We only mention products we would genuinely consider for the job described.
- All free cost information stays free and ungated — whether or not you ever click a link or submit a form.
Questions about any relationship?
Ask us directly — we’ll answer plainly. Transparency is the product here.