Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Having a trusted contractor who will follow you in your real estate project is a great asset. However, you must be very careful, because ...

Dear Monty: My wife and I invested nearly $1 million in a home renovation. Our yearlong warranty expires in May. I just received a note from my contractor that his company has gone out of business and ...

One of the most difficult parts of beginning a home improvement project is comparing bids from various contractors. It's almost impossible. The reason: Contractor quotes are rarely "apples to apples." ...