Editorial policy
The editorial policy of The Uptown House covers sourcing, numbers, corrections, independence and how the magazine handles product mentions.
Independence
The Uptown House accepts no payment, product or hospitality in exchange for coverage. No contractor, manufacturer or design firm reviews an article before publication. The magazine has no advertising placements inside article bodies.
Numbers and measurements
Every dimension published by The Uptown House states its condition: the clearance applies to a stated walkway, the lead time applies to a stated product category, the wattage applies to a stated room size. Where a number varies by region, code cycle or climate, the article says so rather than presenting one figure as universal.
Building codes
Articles reference common American residential practice and widely adopted model codes. Local amendments override anything published here. The Uptown House tells readers to confirm clearances, egress and electrical requirements with the authority having jurisdiction before construction.
Corrections
The Uptown House corrects errors in place and notes the correction at the foot of the affected article. Readers can report an error to [email protected]. The desk answers correction mail before it answers anything else.
Product mentions
The Uptown House names a product only when the specific product changes the answer, such as a countertop material with a distinct heat tolerance. No mention carries an affiliate link.
Use of generated text
Drafting tools assist research and structure at The Uptown House. A human editor verifies every measurement, sequence and code reference before publication, and the desk carries responsibility for what appears.