Beginning April 2010, it looks like the EPA is going to increase the burdens placed on contractors dealing with lead paint.
Home equity, foreclosures, and remodeling loans: a statistical counterpoint to MarketWatch article, "In Foreclosures, An Opening."
Founder Angie Hicks calls on state lawmakers to enact uniform licensing laws.
Since the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 went into effect, exactly what can and can’t home improvement contractors legally...
Learn from your mistakes and update your contracts to cover lessons learned from unforeseen situations that have cost you time, money, or...
Contractors must register with the state under new Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act.
An Angie’s List-type website provides a view from the other side and helps businesses avoid problem customers.
In a tough economy, it may be tempting to cut corners on insurance spending, but that may not be the best idea.
If you're increasingly using trade partners on projects, make sure you keep up with insurance.
One remodeling company finds that providing an allowance for employee vehicles ensures upkeep and maintenance.
What do you do when you have a client who is draining your business as well as your mental resources?
Jeff Berkowitz, project coordinator at Lawrence Murr Remodeling, Jacksonville, Fla., and his team prefer to convert large change orders into separate jobs. This allows them to use the company's full process to develop the project. The "additional work authorization" offers several benefits.
A quick primer on the best practice of collecting monies owed.
