How the site works, what we cover, how service requests are handled, and what we do (and don't) provide.
My Home Companion is a free educational resource for homeowners. We publish guides, FAQs, and tips covering common home services — lawn care, junk removal, cleaning, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, and handyman work. The goal is to help you understand what's involved before you make a hiring or DIY decision.
Yes. All educational content is free to read. There is no signup required to browse guides, FAQs, or tips. The only time we collect information is if you choose to fill out our service request form.
Our content is researched and written by our editorial team, with input from licensed service providers across categories. We focus on practical, decision-useful guidance — not promotional content.
Our educational content is written for a national audience. Specific regulations, disposal rules, permit requirements, and pricing vary by state, county, and city — we flag this throughout our guides and recommend checking with local authorities for specifics.
When you submit a service request, your contact information and project details are sent to our network so we can help match you with a qualified service provider in your area. By submitting the form, you agree to be contacted about your request. Full details are in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Response times vary by service category and location. Many requests receive an initial response the same day; some specialty categories or remote areas may take longer.
Our system is designed to connect you with a qualified provider in your area. Specific provider availability depends on your service category, location, and timing. If you'd like additional quotes, you're also free to search for providers on your own.
No. There is no charge to homeowners for submitting a request or being contacted by a provider. You pay only the service provider directly for any work you choose to have done.
The form asks for basic contact information (name, phone, email), location (ZIP code), service category, and a brief description of the project. The more detail you can provide, the better matched the response will be.
Pricing varies enormously by service category, project scope, region, materials, and provider. Our guides cover what affects pricing in each category but we don't quote specific dollar amounts because they'd be wrong in many regions. For an accurate price, talk to providers in your area.
We work to connect homeowners with qualified providers, but we don't guarantee specific outcomes or quality of work performed by any provider. We recommend always asking for licensing, insurance, references, and a written scope before agreeing to work.
Issues with a specific provider should be addressed first with the provider directly. If you're unable to resolve it, your state's licensing board or attorney general's office is the right next step for licensed-trade complaints.
Yes — we appreciate feedback as it helps improve the matching process. Use the contact form or email us directly.
Your information is shared with the provider in our network most likely to be able to help with your specific request. We treat your information with care and follow the practices described in our Privacy Policy.
Depending on the contact preferences you provide and the channel the matched provider uses, you may receive contact by phone, text, or email. By submitting the form, you agree to be contacted through the channels you provide.
Yes. You can ask any provider that contacts you to stop, and they're required to honor that. You can also email us to remove your information from our records — see our Privacy Policy.
We don't sell information to general data brokers. Your information is used to facilitate the service connection you requested. Details are in our Privacy Policy.
No. Nothing on this site is legal advice. Disposal rules, permit requirements, and similar regulatory topics are covered as educational guidance only and are subject to change. Always check with local authorities.
We update guides as regulations, technologies, and best practices change. Federal, state, and local rules change frequently — when in doubt, verify with the relevant authority.
Our content is copyrighted. Brief excerpts with attribution and a link back are welcome. Wholesale republishing is not permitted without written permission.