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 ...

Four months into a kitchen remodel that was supposed to take three weeks, your contractor stops answering the phone. No one has shown up in days. You’ve already paid almost the full amount of money ...

For most homeowners, the hardest part of any home renovation project isn't the work itself -- it's finding a competent and reliable contractor to do the job. Installing kitchen cabinets, knocking down ...

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 ...

Home improvements are expensive – it’s why protecting your money when you hire a contractor matters. Sasha Jones is on your ...

Home renovation projects like remodeling a kitchen, adding a new deck, or transforming your living space to an open floor plan – are big investments. If you’ve got the vision for your construction ...

Everyone can be scammed. Even if you think you’re pretty savvy about things, you can be scammed—maybe especially because you think you’re pretty savvy about things. Between our desire to have goods ...

A beautiful yard takes hard work, and sometimes you need to call in the professionals. When choosing a lawn care professional, BBB recommends looking for a responsive company with a strong track ...

Updating your home can be one of the best investments you ever make, provided you hire a reliable contractor. The Burke Company — which renovated this property and has been working on Dallas homes for ...