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 ...

The do's and don'ts of hiring a home improvement contractor. Nov. 10, 2010 — -- Hiring a contractor to repair or renovate your home is one of the more expensive things you'll ever do. Make sure ...

Do I have to hire a licensed contractor if I am planning on doing work in my home? The simple answer to this question is yes. If you are planning a home improvement project, making a repair or ...

The construction trades are full of assorted classes of contractors and subcontractors. A general contractor is one of the top dogs, qualified to work on any sort of building project, regardless of ...