Affiliate Disclosure
Honesty is part of the homestead. Here's exactly how affiliate links work on this site.
Last updated: 2026
The Short Version
Some links on SMHomestead are affiliate links. If you click one and buy something, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. It never changes the price you pay, and it never changes what we honestly think of a product.
How Affiliate Links Work
SMHomestead is a participant in various affiliate advertising programs. These programs are designed to provide a way for sites to earn fees by linking to products and services. When we mention or link to a product — gear, tools, books, supplies, or services we use or recommend — that link may be an affiliate link.
If you make a purchase through one of these links, the retailer pays us a small percentage of the sale. The price you pay is exactly the same as it would be if you'd found the product on your own.
Amazon Associates
As an Amazon Associate, SMHomestead earns from qualifying purchases. This means that, as an Amazon Associate, we may earn a commission when you buy through qualifying links to Amazon.com and its affiliated sites.
Our Commitment to You
- We recommend what we'd actually use. Affiliate relationships never determine whether — or how favorably — we cover a product.
- Your price never goes up. Commissions come from the retailer, not from you.
- Honesty over income. If something isn't worth your money, we'll say so.
- Your support keeps the lights on. Commissions help us cover hosting and the time it takes to test and write about this stuff.
FTC Disclosure
In accordance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising (16 CFR Part 255), please assume that any product or service link on this site may be an affiliate link for which SMHomestead receives compensation. This disclosure is provided so you can make informed decisions about any recommendations made here.
Questions?
If you ever have a question about how we recommend products or how a particular link works, reach out — we're happy to be transparent about it.