Our Corrections Promise
Mistakes happen, even in careful writing. A step can be missing, a menu can be renamed after an update, or a product can change between model years. When that happens, we would rather know and fix it than leave it standing. This page explains how.
Our promise in four lines
- Every correction report is read.
- Safety-related errors are fixed first, before anything else on the list.
- Fixes are made in the article itself, not hidden in a comment.
- Significant changes are noted at the end of the article.
How to report a mistake
- Copy the link to the article.
- Quote the sentence or step that seems wrong.
- Tell us what you think is correct and, if you can, where you found it, such as a manual or the maker's support page.
- Pass it on via the contact page, ideally all in one message.
A hunch is enough; you do not have to prove anything. "This did not match my model" is a perfectly useful report.
What happens next
| Type of problem | What we do |
|---|---|
| Safety error or missing safety note | Checked and corrected as a priority |
| Wrong or missing step | Checked against manuals and sources, then rewritten |
| Outdated product or setting | Updated, or the section rewritten in more general terms |
| Typo or broken link | Fixed quietly at the next update |
| Difference of opinion | Considered; we may add the alternative if it helps readers |
How corrections are shown
Small fixes such as spelling and broken links are made without a note. When a correction changes the meaning of advice, such as a step, a safety instruction or a recommendation, we add a short dated line at the end of the article saying what changed. We do not delete the evidence of a mistake to make an article look as if it was always right.
What we will not change
We will not rewrite an article to favor a product or business on request, and we will not remove accurate information because someone finds it inconvenient. Our approach to products is on Recommendation Rules.
Why this matters to us
A how-to guide is only useful if you can trust it with your wall, your plumbing or your evening. Corrections are part of keeping that trust, and readers are often the first to notice when something has drifted. The routine behind each article, including the second read before publishing, is described on How We Write.
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to point something out. It makes the notebook better for the next reader.
Spotted a mistake?
We read every message.