Who writes the guides?
The Mano Dienste team. We publish under a team byline rather than individual names.
Do you use AI?
Yes, as a tool. AI helps us research topics and produce first drafts. Every article is then checked against official and primary sources and edited before it goes live, and we take responsibility for what we publish.
Where do your facts come from?
We check our guides against the Federal Trade Commission, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the IRS, FEMA and state contractor licensing boards such as California’s Contractors State License Board.
Have you tried the things you write about?
Not unless an article says so. Our guides are research-based, and we don’t present research as first-hand experience.
Does anyone pay for coverage?
No. We don’t take payment for articles, mentions or rankings. Our disclosure has the details.
How do you keep articles up to date?
We revisit guides when rules or figures change. For anything time-sensitive, check the official source too.
What if I find a mistake?
Email admin at manodienste dot com with the page address and the problem. We check every report and correct errors as soon as we’ve confirmed them.