The Money Pit
Home Improvement Tips, Ideas & Podcasts
Tried to DIY and it’s not for you? Get tips for hiring contractors for your home improvement projects, including tips for contracts, change orders and more
The pandemic is changing the way homeowners interact with home service professionals. But there’s no reason to put home improvement projects on hold—and if it’s an emergency repair, you have no choice but to bring a pro into your home. The good news is that many of the best practices and protocols that have been …
I’m the home expert at HomeAdvisor, but I’m also a regular user of the service, which connects homeowners with home service pros, everything from plumbers and handymen to architects and designers. Case in point: a few weeks back I was getting the rental unit in my Brooklyn home ready for a new tenant when I …
Tips to help decide if hiring a contractor or doing it yourself is the best way to get a project done. Learn how to access the complexity of the home improvement project, your own skills and the time you’ll need to get things done.
Design-build is a method of construction that is rapidly gaining in popularity as a way to build or add on to a home or …
Learn about home improvement contract essentials and important document between you and your contractor should include.
Big talk about your next home improvement project may be exciting, but don’t skip the step of securing a formal, written …
Find out the differences between home improvement or home renovation contracts, guarantees, warranties and service contracts.
This guide will describe the different types of home improvement professionals, explain when you might enlist their services …
Every day, 365 days a year, I’m thinking about building products. With decades in the home building and remodeling industry, …
How can you make sure you select a contractor that is competent, qualified and trustworthy? It's all in how you interview the …
As the weather warms up, so does the market for home improvements–and home improvement scams run by shady contractors. …
Tips to keep your roof in good shape also know if your roof needs repair or replacement or if you should just repair the roof or …
This fall the home improvement industry is bracing for one of the busiest years ever. But while home improvement will be hot …
Avoiding contractor fraud largely depends on knowing when an offer is just too good to be true. Here are a few of the most …
I’m selling my house. The buyer had a mold remediation specialist in to check for mold. They are also a waterproofing …
If you've ever struggled to find a good contractor to help with a home remodeling project, you'll appreciate Angie's …
We own a 1920's era tract home with floor structure issues in both the bath and kitchen. House is in need of a complete, …
Learn how to evaluate appliance service contracts, also known as extended warranties, do your homework before you buy an …
In august of 2013 I paid a contractor in New Jersey a check for $1700 to purchase materials and a down payment for a kitchen …
When it comes time to find a contractor to replace your windows, you should do your research beforehand to ensure a good …
According to the Spring 2013 U.S. Remodeling Sentiment Report from RemodelOrMove.com, strong growth in higher-end remodeling …
Finishing up a small remodel and the customers have informed me they are not happy with the paint job and do not want him back …
May is National Home Improvement Month, the perfect time to tend to the major components of your home. Top projects include roof …
Before I hire him, I want to make sure my prospective contractor carries proper insurance and licenses. Should he have a card …
According to Buildfax, remodeling activity is on the rise. Could this mean the end of the remodeling recession? Tom Kraeutler, …
Winter is prime time for indoor remodeling jobs. But don’t jump in just because a contractor suddenly has all the time in …
Everyone knows that a home’s features can make or break a home sale, and that’s truer now than ever. But when it …
