If you’re hiring a home contractor, you’ve probably heard the advice, many times — make sure your contractor is licensed, bonded and insured. HThere are a lot of reasons you’ll want to pay attention ...

Before I sign any remodeling contract, I want a clear, structured way to vet the person who will be tearing into my walls and ...

Hiring an unlicensed contractor to work on your home can be a costly mistake, even if you think you’re saving a buck to begin with. Home renovations, whether wanted or needed, never come cheap. If ...

Q: I just heard that homeowners could be arrested for hiring unlicensed contractors. They say that it is illegal to hire anyone to do a job with a value of more than $500 unless the contractor has a ...