At UPI House Design, we believe in full transparency about how we support our mission to help you make informed house design and renovation decisions during the critical pre-construction phase. Since 2021, we’ve focused exclusively on the planning stage — before a single wall goes up — so you can visualize, compare, and refine your choices. To keep this resource free and independent, we participate in affiliate programs with tools and retailers we genuinely use and trust. When you click on certain links on our site — for example, to SketchUp, Planner 5D, or Lowes — we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This policy explains how that works and what it means for your planning process.
- Affiliate links are clearly marked — Wherever possible, we note that a link is an affiliate link, often using a visual cue like “(affiliate)” or a small icon near the product name. This helps you know when a click may support us.
- We only recommend tools and materials we’ve vetted — Our editorial team selects products and software based on their relevance to the pre-build stage: floor plan layout, 3D modeling, material selection, and cost estimation. We never recommend something just for a commission.
- Commissions come from your purchase, not from higher prices — You pay the same price whether you use our link or go directly to the retailer. The commission is paid by the program (e.g., Lowes’ affiliate network) from their marketing budget.
- Relationships with SketchUp, Planner 5D, and Lowes — We are an affiliate partner of these three platforms. This means we may receive compensation when you sign up for a trial or subscription (SketchUp, Planner 5D) or when you buy eligible products (Lowes). We do not accept payment for positive reviews.
- Editorial independence is paramount — All reviews, comparisons, and design suggestions on UPI House Design are written based on our own experience as home planners and builders. Affiliate relationships never influence our content or the order in which we present options.
- Your privacy and trust come first — We do not share your personal data with affiliate partners. For more details on how we handle information, please visit our Contact Us page (linked in the site footer) and request our privacy policy.
- This policy is part of our commitment to you — If you have any questions about a specific link or product recommendation, feel free to reach out through our Contact Us page. We’re here to help you build smarter, not blindly.