Rachel is a home improvement writer and content editor. In addition to being a contributing writer at Forbes, she writes for small businesses and creative agencies. She uses her home improvement ...

Planning a home renovation? Not sure how to find a reputable, reliable contractor? Here's a few tips and cautions on how to find a tradesman or contractor.

If you’ve never hired a general contractor before, here are some factors to consider before you let anybody take a hammer to your walls.

Stacy is a journalist and content creator with six years of experience writing about home improvement topics. Besides Forbes Home she has contributed her work and expertise to publications such as ...

When the pandemic descended on the US, some of us retreated to the sofa for a Netflix binge. Others baked bread. And more still looked around their homes and saw room for improvement. More than half ...

Lori Corral and her family lost their West Altadena home in the Eaton Fire. Since they were forced to flee nearly three weeks ago, they’ve moved eight times and recently found a place to rent. Now, ...

Ask friends, co-workers and relatives for references Check multiple references Know what you want before you start looking for a contractor Interview at least 5 contractors Check licenses, complaints ...

Thinking about updating your contemporary kitchen to something more modern? Or maybe you want to give the master bathroom that Jacuzzi tub and steam shower you've been dreaming of? Whatever the home ...