Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

Before you hire, do your homework on the business or contractor – you can look them up on BBB.org to see verified reviews, ...

Stacy is a journalist and content creator with six years of experience writing about home improvement topics. Besides Forbes Home she has contributed her work and expertise to publications such as ...

Picture this -- a contractor knocks on your door offering to use asphalt left over from a job down the street to repave your driveway.

A contractor’s registration with the state provides you the homeowner with a form of insurance for the job. If the quality of ...

Four months into a kitchen remodel that was supposed to take three weeks, your contractor stops answering the phone. No one has shown up in days. You’ve already paid almost the full amount of money ...

WINDSOR, Calif. (KGO) -- Homeowners sitting in flooded rooms, or under leaking roofs, are getting emergency help right now. But what about permanent repairs? Contractors talked to 7 On Your Side about ...

A beautiful yard takes hard work, and sometimes you need to call in the professionals. When choosing a lawn care professional, BBB recommends looking for a responsive company with a strong track ...

Updating your home can be one of the best investments you ever make, provided you hire a reliable contractor. The Burke Company — which renovated this property and has been working on Dallas homes for ...

Q: We’ve been wanting to update our home for a long time and have finally decided to commit to a remodel, but there are hundreds of remodeling companies to choose from. How do we find the right ...