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 ...

Contractors, it seems, are always busy. Seldom has this been more true than in the current remodeling market. Lately, a downturn in the availability of labor and construction materials has caused a ...

It’s not always easy finding a reliable and trustworthy contractor for home improvement projects, but there are several ways to ensure that you hire a quality contractor at a reasonable price. “Every ...

Q: There have been stories in the news lately about dishonest contractors taking advantage of homeowners. I’m about to embark on a new addition on my property. How can I make sure I get what I pay for ...

Summer is prime time for home improvements. But before you hire a contractor to fix up your home, it’s essential to understand what’s required of a home contractor today. Frankly, current protections ...