Editorial Guidelines
Welcome to the Home as We Make It blog! We’re so happy you’re here, and we’re excited to share our journey of turning a house into a warm, welcoming home!
Below are our editorial guidelines, which ensure our content remains true to our mission and speaks to you – our amazing community of readers.
Whether you’re a reader, contributor, or partner, these guidelines will help you understand how we create and share our content.
Our Mission
At Home as We Make It, we believe that a home is more than just four walls – it’s the feeling of warmth, love, and memories made within.
We create content that we believe will help families build a home they truly love, regardless of their budget, style, or stage of life. Our goal is to inspire readers with practical, actionable tips and projects to improve every aspect of home life.
What We Write About
We cover a range of topics centered around enhancing your living space and simplifying everyday life. Here’s a snapshot of the content you can expect from us:
- Home Improvements & DIY: Creative and budget-friendly projects to transform your spaces, along with practical home improvement tips.
- Cooking & Recipes: Delicious, family-friendly recipes that are simple to prepare, focusing on wholesome ingredients and easy-to-follow steps.
- Organization & Decluttering: Tips for getting organized, minimizing clutter, and creating a more functional home environment.
- Sustainable Living: Ideas for adopting eco-friendly practices, reducing waste, and making sustainable choices for a greener home.
Our Voice & Tone
Our tone is warm, conversational, and friendly – just like chatting with a close friend over coffee. We want our readers to feel welcome, understood, and encouraged. We keep things real here. That means we share the imperfect moments alongside the polished ones because, let’s be honest, real life is beautifully messy!
Content Standards
At Home as We Make It, we take pride in the quality of our content. To ensure consistency, we adhere to the following guidelines:
- Authenticity: We prioritize honest, genuine content. We share projects, recipes, and ideas that we believe in and use ourselves.
- Helpful & Actionable: Our content is designed to provide real value. Whether it’s a DIY project or a sustainable living tip, everything we share is actionable, giving readers something they can immediately apply in their own homes.
- Originality: All content must be original. We do not accept plagiarized or copied content from other sources.
- Inclusivity: We embrace diverse perspectives and voices. We welcome stories and ideas from all walks of life, as long as they align with our mission of creating a welcoming home.
Guest Post Submissions
We’re always excited to feature voices from our community! If you’re interested in contributing to Home as We Make It, please email us at hello@homeaswemakeit.com with your pitch. Here’s what we look for:
- Your piece should fit within one of our main content areas: Home Improvements & DIY, Cooking & Recipes, Organization & Decluttering, or Sustainable Living.
- Articles should be at least 500 words.
- We prefer a relaxed, friendly tone – like sharing advice with a friend.
- Your submission must be original and not published elsewhere.
Note: We reserve the right to edit for clarity, tone, and alignment with our brand values.
Collaborations
We love working with brands that align with our mission of helping families build homes they love. If you’re interested in collaborating, please reach out to hello@homeaswemakeit.com. We prioritize partnerships that:
- Share our commitment to authenticity and quality.
- Offer value to our readers, whether through exclusive discounts, giveaways, or helpful products.
- Are transparent – sponsored content will always be clearly marked.
Get in Touch
Have questions or feedback? We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out to us at hello@homeaswemakeit.com.
Thank you for being a part of the Home as We Make It community!