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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

Your home is your sanctuary from all of life's stresses. So it makes sense that when it comes time to remodel, you want to find a professional home contractor that you can trust. First things first, ...

“I found a reliable contractor who got the job done right … on time and on budget. We couldn’t be more pleased.” That’s the dream ending to a home remodel or repair ...

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