Write for Us - Home Improvement & Remodeling Guest Posts
RenHive publishes guest posts from people who actually build, price and specify the work - contractors, designers, estimators and trade writers. If you know something homeowners get wrong, we want the piece only you can write.
- Publishing fee $150
- Every piece edited
- Reply within 3 business days
- Byline + author page
Who we publish
The writers who succeed here have done the work. A general contractor explaining why a kitchen budget blows out at the countertop template stage will always beat a professional writer summarising three other articles. You do not need to be a polished writer - we edit. You do need to know something first-hand.
GCs, remodelers, carpenters, tilers, electricians, plumbers, roofers.
Kitchen and bath designers, interior designers, residential architects.
Cost estimators, fabricators, showroom and material specialists.
Journalists who report the trade properly and can name their sources.
Topics we accept
If your subject sits inside one of these, you are in the right place. The more specific your angle, the better your odds.
Kitchen remodeling
- Cabinets, countertops and islands
- Layout and work-triangle planning
- Appliance and ventilation selection
- Kitchen cost breakdowns by market
Bathroom renovation
- Wet rooms, showers and tiling
- Vanities, fixtures and storage
- Waterproofing and ventilation
- Small-bathroom space planning
Home systems
- Roofing, siding and windows
- HVAC, insulation and energy retrofits
- Electrical and plumbing upgrades
- Foundations, basements and moisture
Materials and finishes
- Flooring: hardwood, LVP, tile, stone
- Countertop and surface comparisons
- Paint, trim and millwork
- Durability and maintenance testing
Cost and planning
- Regional pricing and labor rates
- Permits, inspections and code
- Contractor vetting and contracts
- Renovation ROI and resale value
Outdoor and exterior
- Decks, patios and hardscaping
- Landscaping and drainage
- Garages, sheds and ADUs
- Curb appeal and exterior finishes
What gets accepted
- Original reporting - you interviewed contractors, suppliers or homeowners and can name them.
- First-hand trade experience - you have installed, specified, inspected or priced the thing you are writing about.
- Real numbers with a source - regional labor rates, material pricing, permit fees, timelines you have actually seen.
- A decision the reader has to make - your piece should end with them knowing which way to go and why.
- Photographs you own - job-site progress shots, before and after pairs, detail shots of the work.
What gets declined
- Anything written to place a link. We can tell, and it wastes both our time.
- AI-generated drafts submitted as your own work.
- Content published anywhere else, including your own blog or LinkedIn.
- Thin listicles, "top 10 tips" with no evidence, or rewritten competitor articles.
- Pieces about products you sell, unless you disclose it and we agree the angle first.
- Payment offers in exchange for a dofollow link - see the link policy below.
Submission guidelines
- Length
- 1,800-2,600 words. Shorter is fine if the topic is genuinely narrow.
- Structure
- A clear H1, 6-10 H2 sections, H3s where a section splits. No wall of text.
- Evidence
- At least one cost table, spec comparison or dataset the reader can act on.
- Images
- 3+ original photographs, 1600px wide or larger, with captions and alt text.
- Sources
- Link claims to primary sources - manufacturers, code bodies, trade associations.
- Bio
- 40 words, your credential, and one link to your site or professional profile.
Link policy - please read before pitching
We do not sell links and we do not accept payment for placements. Editorial links that serve the reader are followed. Links to a business you own or are paid by are marked rel="sponsored". This follows Google's link spam policy, and it is deliberate: sites that sell links get their rankings removed, and we are not putting our readers or your client at that risk. Pitches offering money for a dofollow link are declined without reply.
How to pitch
Pitch the idea first. Do not send a finished article - we will almost certainly want a different angle, and you will have wasted a weekend.
- Email us your angleTwo or three sentences on what the piece argues and who it is for.
- Tell us why youYour trade, years in it, and what you have personally done on this subject.
- Show the evidenceThe numbers, photos or job data you can bring that nobody else has.
- Link two samplesPublished writing if you have it; a detailed project write-up works too.
Subject line: "Guest post pitch". We read every one and reply within 3 business days, yes or no.
Guest posting FAQ
Do you accept guest posts?
Yes. RenHive accepts guest posts and contributed articles from contractors, designers, tradespeople, estimators and specialist writers working in home improvement and remodeling. We publish a small number each month and edit every one before it goes live.
How much does it cost to publish a guest post?
Nothing. We do not sell placements and we do not charge a publishing fee. Editorial selection is on merit only - if the piece is good enough for our readers, it runs; if it is not, no amount of money changes that.
Will my links be dofollow?
Editorial links that genuinely help the reader are followed. Any link to a business you own, are paid by, or have a commercial arrangement with is marked rel="sponsored" or rel="nofollow", in line with Google's link spam policy. This protects your site as much as ours.
Can I include a link back to my company?
One link in your author bio, always. In-body links to your own site only where they are the best available source for a specific claim, and marked appropriately. Pieces built around self-promotion are declined.
How long until I hear back?
We reply to every pitch within 3 business days. If the idea is a fit we send you an angle, a word count and a deadline before you write anything - so you never write a full draft on spec.
Do you pay contributors?
Not currently. Contributors write for the byline, the author page, and the audience of homeowners actively planning projects. We are honest about that up front rather than implying otherwise.
What topics are you not looking for?
General real estate, mortgages, moving, cleaning, and smart-home gadget reviews. We stay on renovation, construction and the decisions around them.
Got a piece only you can write?
Send the angle. If it teaches a homeowner something they cannot find anywhere else, we want to publish it.
Pitch us by email