Editorial standards

Every answer on this site follows the same rules. They're enforced by an automated check before anything is published.

• One source for every number

  Every dollar figure must come from a single national table of cost ranges. An answer that cites a number not in the table fails the build.

• Fixed word budgets

  Each question's answer stays between 700 and 1,250 words with a 40–60 word summary up top, so you get the point without wading. (Category overview pages run longer because they also repeat each answer's summary.)

• Article-by-article review

  Each article shows its own status. Reviewer name, certification number and review date appear only after confirmation.

• No invented details

  When a review is not confirmed, the article stays neutral. We don't invent experts, reviews or credentials.

• Structured for machines too

  Every answer carries FAQ and Article structured data, and the full answer text is in the delivered HTML — no JavaScript required to read anything.

• Listing verification

  Professional listings will show credentials only after we've checked them.