Reporting Contractor Fraud
Find out how to report contractor fraud and get the law on your side if you experience a home repair rip-off, contractor fraud or theft by deception.
5 Questions to Ask Your Contractor Post-COVID-19
The pandemic is changing the way homeowners interact with home service professionals. But there’s no reason to put home …
Why the digitalization of home services is a win-win for pros and homeowners
I’m the home expert at HomeAdvisor, but I’m also a regular user of the service, which connects homeowners with home service …
DIY or Go Pro? How to Know When You’re in Over Your Head
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 …
Design Build Construction: 5 Steps to a Successful Project
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 …
Home Improvement Contract Essentials
Learn about home improvement contract essentials and important document between you and your contractor should include.
Home Improvement Contracts, Guarantees and Warranties
Find out the differences between home improvement or home renovation contracts, guarantees, warranties and service contracts.
Home Improvement Contractors: Which is Best?
This guide will describe the different types of home improvement professionals, explain when you might enlist their services …
Siding That Builds Value for Construction Pros and Consumers Alike
Every day, 365 days a year, I’m thinking about building products. With decades in the home building and remodeling industry, …
Hiring a Contractor? Here’s What to Ask
How can you make sure you select a contractor that is competent, qualified and trustworthy? It's all in how you interview the …
Finding the Best Contractor for Your Home Improvements
As the weather warms up, so does the market for home improvements–and home improvement scams run by shady contractors. …
Roof Repair or Replace? How to Know When it’s Time for Your Roof to Go!
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 …
Top 10 Most Expensive Home Improvement Mistakes
This fall the home improvement industry is bracing for one of the busiest years ever. But while home improvement will be hot …
Contractor Fraud: How to Avoid
Avoiding contractor fraud largely depends on knowing when an offer is just too good to be true. Here are a few of the most …
Dishonest Waterproofing Company
I’m selling my house. The buyer had a mold remediation specialist in to check for mold. They are also a waterproofing …
Angie’s List Helps Homeowners Find Top Contractors
If you've ever struggled to find a good contractor to help with a home remodeling project, you'll appreciate Angie's …
Major Complete Home Remodel
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, …
What to Expect During Replacement Window Installation
To help you prepare for your upcoming replacement window installation step-by-step, consider the following.
Appliance Service Contracts and Extended Warranties: Are They Worth It?
Learn how to evaluate appliance service contracts, also known as extended warranties, do your homework before you buy an …
Contractor Theft? File Criminal Complaint
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 …
How to Hire a Trustworthy Window Installer: Checklist and Important Questions to Ask
When it comes time to find a contractor to replace your windows, you should do your research beforehand to ensure a good …
Is DIY Home Remodeling On Its Way Out?
According to the Spring 2013 U.S. Remodeling Sentiment Report from RemodelOrMove.com, strong growth in higher-end remodeling …
Customer Doesn’t Want Contractor to Finish
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 …
Top Jobs for National Home Improvement Month
May is National Home Improvement Month, the perfect time to tend to the major components of your home. Top projects include roof …
How to Verify Contractor Insurance and Licenses?
Before I hire him, I want to make sure my prospective contractor carries proper insurance and licenses. Should he have a card …