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Affiliate Disclosure

How 9Builders earns from affiliate partnerships, and our commitment to honest, useful recommendations.

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Last updated: May 2026

What This Disclosure Covers

At 9Builders, we participate in affiliate marketing programs to support our work and keep our content free for homeowners across the Bay Area and beyond. This page explains how affiliate links work on our site, what they mean for you, and how we maintain editorial integrity in everything we recommend.

How Affiliate Links Work

Some of the links in our blog posts, guides, and resource pages are affiliate links. When you click one of these links and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use our link or go directly to the retailer.

No Extra Cost to You

Using an affiliate link never raises the price you pay. Commissions come from the retailer's marketing budget, not from your wallet. If you find our content helpful, using these links is a simple way to support our work — but it is always your choice.

Editorial Integrity

Our recommendations are based on hands-on experience as Bay Area builders, remodelers, and ADU contractors. We only feature products, tools, materials, or services that we have used, evaluated, or trust. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial decisions:

  • We do not accept payment for positive reviews.
  • We disclose meaningful affiliate relationships in the relevant content.
  • We update or remove recommendations when our opinions change or a better option becomes available.
  • When a product is unavailable or no longer recommended, we adjust our content accordingly.

Affiliate Programs We Participate In

9Builders is a participant in several affiliate programs, which may include but are not limited to:

  • Amazon Associates: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Many of our home improvement product mentions and resource lists include Amazon affiliate links.
  • Other Retailers and Services: We may participate in affiliate programs with home improvement retailers, tool manufacturers, financing platforms, design services, and other companies relevant to home construction and remodeling.

FTC Compliance

This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. We aim to be transparent about our affiliate relationships so you can make informed decisions when reading our content.

Third-Party Websites

Affiliate links direct you to third-party websites operated by the retailer or service provider. Once you leave 9Builders.com, you are subject to the privacy policies and terms of those external sites. We are not responsible for content, products, or experiences provided by third parties.

Changes to This Disclosure

We may update this Affiliate Disclosure as our partnerships evolve or as required by law. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or how a specific product was selected, please contact us: