Terms of Use

By using The House Playbook, you agree to these terms. The site is operated by Dan Gold. If you have a question, use the contact form.

Home information and personal opinions

Articles, checklists, product suggestions, and tools share general information and my opinions. They are not tailored to your home or circumstances. I work to keep them useful, but conditions, products, prices, rules, and best practices change, and I cannot promise that every detail is complete, current, or suitable for your situation. A recommendation does not necessarily mean I personally tested a product.

This content is not a substitute for an inspection or advice from a qualified, licensed professional. Before work involving electricity, gas, plumbing, structural changes, roofing, fire safety, hazardous materials, or other potentially dangerous conditions, consult an appropriate professional and follow local requirements and manufacturer instructions. For health, child, or pet safety concerns, seek advice from an appropriate licensed professional. For an immediate danger or emergency, contact local emergency services. Do not attempt a task you cannot safely perform.

Some images are AI-generated illustrations. They do not document work I performed or prove that I used a product. Read more about how I use AI.

Calculators and checklists

Calculators, timelines, and checklists are planning aids. Their results are estimates based on the information entered and the assumptions shown in each tool. Verify measurements, rates, costs, safety requirements, and decisions with current sources or a qualified professional before acting. Saved checklist progress in your browser is for convenience and is not a record that work was completed or inspected.

Shopping links and compensation

Some links may earn me a commission if you make a qualifying purchase. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. When a page includes a compensated recommendation or link, I aim to explain that relationship near the link so you can weigh the recommendation. If I receive a free product or other material benefit connected to a recommendation, I will disclose that connection with the content. Retailers control their own prices, availability, orders, and policies. See my Privacy Policy for information about external sites.

Use of the site and outside content

You may use the site for personal, lawful purposes. The articles, images, and site design belong to The House Playbook or their respective rights holders; please ask before republishing substantial portions. Links and embedded material from other services are provided for convenience. I do not control their content or terms.

Availability and responsibility

I may update, correct, or remove content and tools without notice. To the extent permitted by applicable law, I am not responsible for losses arising from reliance on site content, tool results, or third-party products and services. Nothing here limits rights or liability that cannot legally be limited.

Changes

I may revise these terms as the site changes. The date above shows the latest revision. Continued use after revised terms are posted means you accept the revised terms.