Editorial Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Our Editorial Mission

Avalanche Contractor is an editorial informational website. We create educational content that helps beginner homeowners understand home maintenance topics at a high level. Our goal is to help readers understand situations, recognize warning signs, and make informed decisions about when to call licensed professionals.

We are not a how-to manual, a service business site, or a step-by-step repair guide. We do not provide procedural repair instructions or teach trade skills.

Editorial Framing

Every article we publish is structured around helping readers understand, not act. Each article clearly addresses:

• Why this topic matters: Why a beginner homeowner should understand this topic
• What this usually means: What common situations look like in real life
• What is safe to understand or check visually: What beginners can safely observe or consider
• What signs indicate professional help: Clear indicators that licensed professionals are needed
• Common misconceptions: What beginners often misunderstand about the topic

Content Standards

Tone and Voice

Our content uses a calm, explanatory, editorial tone. We write for homeowners with no technical background. We avoid:

• Instructional authority voice
• Commands like "do this, then do that"
• Step-by-step procedural language
• Numbered instruction lists

Instead, we prefer language like:

• "What to know about..."
• "What this usually means..."
• "What people often overlook..."
• "What you can safely observe..."

Safety Boundaries

We maintain strict safety boundaries. Our content does not include:

• Procedural repair instructions
• Numbered step-by-step fixes for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas, or structural systems
• Exact measurements, torque values, wiring steps, or material quantities
• Tool lists that imply active repair work
• Content that could replace a professional consultation

When describing actions, we keep them descriptive and non-operational. We clearly state when licensed professionals should be contacted. We frame all risky topics around awareness, prevention, and decision-making—not action.

Accuracy and Clarity

We strive for accuracy in all our content. Information is researched using reputable sources, but we present it in simple, accessible language. Technical jargon is avoided or clearly explained. We focus on helping readers understand concepts, not perform tasks.

What We Cover

Our editorial content focuses on:

• Understanding home systems at a high level
• Recognizing common situations and what they usually mean
• Understanding warning signs that indicate professional help is needed
• Safety awareness and understanding safety devices
• Seasonal maintenance awareness (not operational instructions)
• Decision-making guidance for when to call professionals

What We Do NOT Cover

Update Process

Content is reviewed and updated regularly to ensure it remains current and accurate:

• Regular reviews: All articles are reviewed regularly for accuracy and relevance
• Annual updates: Key pages are updated for the current year (e.g., "Updated for 2026")
• As needed: Content is updated immediately when errors are discovered or information changes
• Last updated dates: Each article shows its last update date (currently January 2026)

Sources and References

Our content is based on:

• General understanding of home systems and common situations
• Established safety principles and awareness guidelines
• Common homeowner experiences and questions

We present information in an editorial, educational format rather than citing specific studies or research papers. Our goal is to help readers understand situations conceptually, not to provide technical specifications or procedures.

Editorial Independence

Our content is created independently. We do not accept payment or incentives to promote specific products, services, or contractors. Our content is based solely on educational value and safety considerations.

Corrections

If you find an error in our content, please contact us. We take accuracy seriously and will correct errors promptly.

Editorial Team

Our content is created and reviewed by our editorial team, who focus on clarity, accuracy, and maintaining our editorial approach. Learn more about our editorial team.

Questions?

If you have questions about our editorial policy, please contact us.