Homeowners often assume the hardest part of a renovation is picking tile or paint, but the real risk usually starts much ...

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 ...

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 ...

Essential questions homeowners should ask before hiring a contractor to avoid surprises, protect their investment and keep ...

Experts say word of mouth is the best way to find a contractor to rebuild your home after the fires, but the California State Licensing Board also has a list of contractors. Your first order of ...

If you are thinking of remodeling, you are probably wondering how to find a contractor to do the work. In the past, it may have been enough to know that your contractor was licensed, bonded and ...

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 ...

Summer is on our doorstep, and the last thing you want is for the air conditioning to stop working in the middle of a sweltering day. Good HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) contractors ...

WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — Joanne Walsh searched online to find a contractor to build a deck on her home in Warwick. But after she gave the contractor thousands of dollars for the job, he never showed up.

In the past, it may have been enough to know that your contractor was licensed, bonded and insured. Although those are still important criteria, you may have to take your research a bit further in ...