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Terms of Service

Last updated: September 2026.

1. Who we are

This website is operated by Evan Chartier, sole proprietor, doing business as The Practical Man, located at 293 Vermont Ave, Hardwick, VT 05843, United States. You can reach us at support@thenorrs.com or +1 (305) 404-3631.

2. Acceptance

By using thenorrs.com or subscribing to The Practical Man, you agree to these Terms and to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

3. What we publish

The Practical Man publishes plain-English do-it-yourself guides for homeowners: home repair, cooling and HVAC, projects, tools, cars, and yard work. The guides are general information, not professional advice for your specific situation.

The Practical Man publishes general do-it-yourself information for homeowners. Always follow local codes and manufacturer instructions, and hire a licensed professional for gas, major electrical, and structural work. We check every step before publishing, but products and codes change. If a step does not match what you have, write to us and we will correct it.

4. The subscriber program

The Practical Man is a free subscriber program. Members receive a confirmation message and a notice when we publish a new guide, by the channels they consent to. Subscribing requires no purchase, and consent to receive text messages is not a condition of subscribing or of anything else. We may change or end the program at any time.

5. Your information

You agree that the information you give us is accurate and that the phone number and email address you submit are yours to give. Do not submit another person's contact details.

6. Acceptable use

Do not use this site to break the law, to interfere with its operation, to attempt unauthorized access, or to submit automated or fraudulent form entries.

7. Intellectual property

The written guides on this site belong to Evan Chartier, sole proprietor unless stated otherwise. You may not reproduce them commercially without written permission. Photographs are licensed from third-party providers.

8. Disclaimer

The site is provided "as is". We do not warrant that it will be uninterrupted or error free. You follow the instructions here at your own risk, and you are responsible for your own safety and property before making changes.

9. Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by law, Evan Chartier, sole proprietor is not liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising from your use of this site or the subscriber program.

10. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Vermont, United States.

11. Changes

We may update these Terms. The current version is always posted on this page.

12. Contact

The Practical Man
Operated by Evan Chartier, sole proprietor
293 Vermont Ave, Hardwick, VT 05843, United States
Email: support@thenorrs.com · Phone: +1 (305) 404-3631