Are you struggling with how to best handle a bad contractor? No doubt, working with contractors ranks among the hardest parts of real estate investing. However, as a real estate investor, unless you ...

For those ready to bring their home improvement ideas to life, hiring a general contractor is an eventual inevitability. Fittingly, you can think of a general contractor as, well, a general. By ...

The home, typically a place of peace, can trigger some anxiety when it is time for extensive repairs. The anxiety many homeowners feel about this topic stem from thoughts of deceitful service ...

The difference between an employee and an independent contractor is more than just paperwork. It affects your access to health benefits, paid leave, job protections, and taxes. If you’re working ...

As people plan to rebuild after the destructive Los Angeles County wildfires, we've received a lot of questions from viewers about how to find the right contractor. As part of our Ask ABC7 initiative, ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Lori Corral and her family lost their ...

Whether it’s upselling you an unnecessary upgrade or cutting corners, contractors don’t always have your best interests in mind. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Picture this — a contractor knocks on your door offering to use asphalt left over from a job down the street to repave your driveway. He offers a great deal, perhaps a price ...