There are many reputable, professional, and competent contractors out there. If you've got one of those already your improvements and repairs probably go pretty smoothly. If not, maybe we can help show you how to find one - or at least avoid the bad ones. Unfortunately, from the e-mail we receive and the postings I read on various message boards, many of you have had bad experiences on home projects. As long as this continues to be the case a reasonable portion of our articles will be designed to teach homeowners how to protect themselves.
Construction is a strange and difficult industry, especially for the inexperienced.
It happens all the time. Hopefully we can help. Lastly, if you're thinking about buying or selling a home you might want to check out our new advertiser. Homegain offers a free service that provides real estate agent referrals in your area. It's a great use of the Internet if you're in the market.