Become a DIY Home & Garden Contributor
Since 2016, DIY Home & Garden Blog has shared practical tutorials, creative inspiration, and hands-on projects for readers who love gardening, homesteading, crafts, décor, and DIY living. With a Domain Authority of 61 and thousands of loyal readers, our blog is a trusted platform for both new and seasoned creators.
We are now opening the door for contributors who want to share their expertise and gain visibility while supporting the cost of editorial review and administration.
Why Write for DIY Home & Garden?
- Strong Domain Authority (DA 61) with high-value backlinks to your site
- Audience exposure to thousands of engaged DIY, gardening, and craft readers each month
- Author bio and profile with links to your site or business
- Homepage spotlight for each new article, we feature it for about 3 days (depends on the number of submissions)
- Social media shares with our 75,000+ highly engaged MeWe followers
Why We Use This Model
DIY Home & Garden Blog receives frequent requests for guest posting. In the past, many of these came from low-quality or spam-driven sources that added little value for our readers. To protect the integrity of the site and ensure our audience receives only high-quality, helpful content, we have established this contributor access model.
By requiring an Author Access Pass, we set a clear standard that attracts only the most serious and skilled creators. This helps us:
- Maintain editorial quality and reader trust
- Ensure contributors will always share their best work
- Provide genuine opportunities for writers, bloggers, and businesses who value lasting visibility
- Avoid the “link farm” approach that damages credibility for both publishers and contributors
This model allows us to create a mutually beneficial relationship: contributors gain meaningful exposure and SEO benefits, while readers continue to enjoy trustworthy, practical content.
Contributor Access Packages
To help us offset editorial and administrative costs, contributors purchase an Author Access Pass. We offer three Contributor Packages to suit your publishing goals:
Silver Contributor Package – $99/year
- Up to 3 articles per year
- 1 do-follow link per article
- Author bio with profile photo
- Homepage feature (minimum 3 days)
- We take care of all images to ensure your article is safe and professional
Gold Contributor Package – $249/year
- Up to 10 articles per year
- 2 do-follow links per article
- Author bio with profile photo and social links
- Homepage feature (minimum 3 days)
- At least one social share on MeWe or Facebook per article
- We take care of all images to ensure your article is safe and professional
Platinum Contributor Package – $499/year
- Unlimited articles per year
- 3 do-follow links per article
- Author bio with profile photo and social links
- Homepage feature (minimum 3 days)
- Guaranteed social share across all platforms (MeWe, Facebook, Pinterest)
- Priority placement in the Featured Contributors section
- We take care of all images to ensure your article is safe and professional
Contributor Guidelines
To protect our readers and your reputation, we only accept high-quality, original content. Please review these requirements before you apply to write:
- Content must be unique, not spun, AI-only, or duplicated elsewhere
- Word count should be 800–1,500 words, formatted with clear headers
- Relevant topics include gardening, DIY, home décor, crafting, homesteading, and seasonal living
- Prohibited topics include CBD, gambling, gaming, vaccines or medical procedures, adult or dating content, and politics
- Links must follow package allowances. Links must be relevant and valuable to the reader. Excessive promotional linking will be no-followed or removed
- Tone should be friendly, helpful, and written for a general audience at about a ninth grade reading level
Images & Media Guidelines
Contributors do not need to submit images with their articles. To protect both our site and our writers from copyright issues, the DIY Home & Garden editorial team will insert a cover image for each article you submit.
- We source photos from licensed, royalty-free platforms or create original graphics in-house.
- This ensures every post is legally compliant and visually consistent with the blog’s style.
- If a contributor has original photographs they wish to include, they may request approval in advance.
By removing the responsibility for images, we keep the process simple and safe. Contributors can focus on writing, while we ensure each post is illustrated in a professional, copyright-compliant way.
How It Works
- Apply by completing our contributor application form
- Choose your package: Silver, Gold, or Platinum Contributor Access
- Secure your Author Access Pass. Once accepted, we will send you an invoice via PayPal
- Submit your article text for review (contributors provide text only; our editorial team handles all images to ensure legal compliance)
- Get published. Your article is edited, formatted, illustrated, and published with a contributor bio and do-follow links
- Ongoing visibility. Each post stays on homepage for 3 days, then remains active on DIY Home & Garden Blog permanently for continued reader discovery and SEO benefit
Contributor FAQ
Do you pay contributors?
No. Instead, we provide visibility, backlinks, and exposure to a high Domain Authority site. Contributors cover a one-time Author Access Pass fee to offset editorial and administrative costs.
Are links do-follow?
Yes, contributors receive do-follow links within their article and author bio, provided the links are relevant and add value for readers. Excessive promotional or off-topic links may be no-followed or removed.
Can I use stock photos or AI images?
No. Contributors provide text only. Our editorial team inserts all images to ensure legal compliance and brand consistency.
How many links can I include?
That depends on your Contributor Package. Silver allows 1 per article, Gold allows 2, and Platinum allows 3. All links must be natural and reader-friendly.
Can I republish my article elsewhere after it goes live?
No. Articles must remain exclusive to DIY Home & Garden Blog to protect our SEO and ensure content quality.
Do you edit submissions?
Yes. All articles go through light editing for grammar, clarity, formatting, and SEO. Major changes will be discussed with the contributor before publishing.
What topics are not accepted?
We do not publish articles on CBD, gambling, gaming, vaccines or medical procedures, adult/dating, or political topics.
How long will my article stay live?
Forever. Articles are featured on the homepage for at least 3 days, then remain active on DIY Home & Garden Blog permanently.
