Whether it’s a one-day job or a big project, getting your house ready for contractors will make them—and you—much happier. Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, ...

Did you know you should go check out the contractor's previous work? Licensed contractor Skip Bedell of Spike TV's "Catch a Contractor" offers his tips to avoid hiring someone who will do shoddy work.

If you are thinking of remodeling, you are probably wondering how to find a contractor to do the work. In the past, it may have been enough to know that your contractor was licensed, bonded and ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Being a contractor, Derm Delay knows a thing or two about what people want when they build their dream house. Teaming up with architect Robert Eggleston, Delay got a chance to build ...

In the past, it may have been enough to know that your contractor was licensed, bonded and insured. Although those are still important criteria, you may have to take your research a bit further in ...