Editorial Guidelines

We want every guide on Guide Me How to be something you can trust and actually use. These are the standards we write to.

Clear and practical

• Guides focus on one task and explain it step by step.
• We use plain language and explain any terms you might not know.
• We tell you what you’ll need before you start, and what to do if something doesn’t go to plan.

Accurate and safe

• We stick to widely accepted, mainstream advice.
• We include safety warnings where a task involves electricity, water, chemicals, heat, tools or your health.
• We don’t invent statistics, quotes or endorsements.
• Where rules differ from place to place, such as with money, travel or regulations, we say so and point you to official sources.

Independent

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Not professional advice

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Corrections and updates

We review and update guides when we learn something has changed or could be explained better. If you spot an error, please let us know through our contact page and we’ll look into it promptly.