The magazine
About The Homefield Journal
The Homefield Journal publishes practical answers to everyday questions about the home for homeowners and renters across the United States.
How we work
Each article starts with a direct answer and ends with the sources behind it.
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The answer comes first
A short answer opens every article, followed by the time, the difficulty and what you need, so you can decide whether the full method is worth reading now.
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Official sources, dated
Figures, rules and safety limits come from government agencies, university extension services or the manufacturer, and each article lists the pages we checked with the date.
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Nothing to sell
We do not accept sponsored articles or paid product placements, and we point you to a licensed professional when a task involves gas, wiring, structure or the law.
What the magazine covers
The Homefield Journal covers the questions a home raises in ordinary life: how to clean an appliance, when to plant a vegetable, how to paint cabinets, what an HOA fee pays for or which heating system suits a climate. Its eleven sections follow the rooms and responsibilities of a household, from organization and decor to energy, real estate and the kitchen. Each article is written for readers in the United States, with US units, US rules and a clear mention of what changes from one state or climate to another.
Who writes the articles
Articles are written and edited by The Homefield Journal Editors, the editorial team of the magazine. We sign as a team because each article follows the same method and the same checks, whoever drafts it. We do not present personal anecdotes or product tests that did not happen, and we do not invent testimonials.
How an article is researched and checked
Every article starts from a question readers actually ask. Before writing, we read the official pages that govern the subject: federal agencies such as the EPA, the Department of Energy or the Consumer Product Safety Commission, university extension services for gardening, and the manufacturer's own instructions when a product is involved. Figures, temperatures, deadlines, safety limits and legal rules come from those pages, and the sources are listed at the end of each article with the date we checked them. When we cannot find an authoritative source for a detail, we leave the detail out.
Advice has limits
Our articles give general information for common situations. They are not a substitute for a licensed electrician, plumber, HVAC technician, attorney, tax professional or real estate professional who can see your home and your documents. When a task involves gas, electrical wiring, structural work, lead paint or a legal commitment, the article says so and explains when to call a professional.
Advertising and independence
We do not publish sponsored articles, and no company pays to appear in an article or to review it before publication. Brand names appear only when a manufacturer's official instructions are the source of a recommendation.
Corrections and updates
Each article shows the date it was last reviewed. When a source changes, such as a tax credit or a manufacturer instruction, we update the article and its review date. If you find an error, write to the editors and we will check it against the sources and correct the article when needed.