7 Tips Hiring Home Improvement Contractors
You may have seen the TV show “Catch a Contractor” where contractors leave a site unfinished or the work is done incorrectly or out of code. The worst of them all is when a...
Service Contractors
Your Home, Your Rights: What Every Renter Should Know
It was Emily Dickinson who said “Where thou art, that is home.” So whether you live in a mansion, ranch, cabin, condo, townhouse, apartment, flat or houseboat, chances are you refer to that place...
Prevent Costly Plumbing Repairs and Reduce Utility Costs During the Cold
While major plumbing repairs are best left to professional plumbers, there are several precautions homeowners can take to prevent costly repairs. We are in the summer season, but be prepared for the winter. Disconnect...
How Not To Choose a Service Contractor
Give the wheel a spin! Round and round she goes, what kind of service you’ll get – NOBODY KNOWS. This is not how you pick a service contractor, but this is how some people...
Where to Find Contractor Jobs
The home price index was up 12.2% compared to a year ago according to S&P/Case-Shiller. This is the biggest gain in one year since 2006. This recovery has also created a home renovation boom...
Home Repair Scams on the Rise
When choosing a contractor for home repairs and improvements, you should have the same approach just like when you buy a car or anything that has a significant investment. In the last couple of...
5 Ways to Fail at Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement and Repairs
There are a number of websites that have easy to follow, step-by-step instructions for do-it-yourself projects. It’s not always that simple if you’re doing something for the first time. Have you ever watched those...
Finding Contractors in New York a Tough Task
The aftermath of storm Sandy that hit the south shore of Long Island with a divesting punch has forced many homeowners to relocate. The recovery has been slow and homeowners who have received their...
