Tina Desmarais hired Ryan Kimball to fix her roof, but after signing a contract with her on July 15, she said he never returned to the site. Photo by Anne Wallace Allen/VTDigger EAST MONTPELIER — Tina ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Still stuck in a cycle of posting jobs, waiting, and disappointing results? For many contractors, hiring feels unpredictable ...