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Lumber Prices Are Falling—Here's How You Can Save Money On Your Next DIY Project

If you have home projects to complete, now is the time.

5 Things You Should Know About Building A Home

Building a new home can be just as exciting as it is complex and stressful. If you properly plan out the project and try to avoid mistakes, you can ensure the house stays within your budget and desired timeline.

How Do I Know If I Can Trust a Contractor?

The key part to any remodel? How to hire a contractor. HouseLogic helps you find a good contractor and ensure your working relationship is productive.

21 Fantastic Kitchen Cabinets Guides

If you are thinking about remodeling your kitchen, then be sure to check out the fantastic kitchen cabinet guides on Houzz. The guides will walk you through the cabinet selection process, from start to finish. Resource guides cover everything from Shaker to flat panel, from corbels to aprons, from glass knobs to recessed pulls. [Note: photo via Dresser Homes ]<br>21 Fantastic Guides for Kitchen Cabinets

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

Seven Tips to Find a Reliable Contractor

by Katie Weismiller On April 30, 2014<br>If a DIY renovation is not your style, no vendor is more important than a contractor you can trust to execute your design vision . National renovation experts share below the qualities every legitimate contractor should possess, and how to determine if a contractor is the best fit for your project. Follow this advice to find the pro who will transform your house into your dream home<br>1. Ask for professional referrals<br>It may be…

Why You Should Hire an Electrical Contractor

Here is why we know that you are better off hiring electrical contractors to safely, professionally, and properly complete all of your electrical repairs and upgrades.

The Benefits of Hiring a Remodeling Contractor

Here are the benefits of hiring a remodeling contractor instead of trying to do the work yourself.

5 Non-Traditional Questions to Ask to Select a Remodeling Contractor

Learn 5 non-traditional questions to ask to choose the right kitchen, bathroom or basement remodeling contractor

Allied Remodeling > Contractor Standards Guide

This Guide explains what specifics to look for: BBB rating, insurance, licensing, certifications, and lots of things you might not even know to ask for.

7 Questions To Ask A Remodeling Contractor

Construction & Remodeling Contractor Business Building Roadmap

Landing page for general contractors, roofing contractors, remodeling contractors, building contractors to sign up for business training.

Ethics and Integrity Build Foundations for Professional Remodeling Contractors

How following a code of ethics improves communications, expectations, and supports business success in the remodeling industry.

How to Choose a Remodeling Contractor

At first glance, it would seem like the easiest way to find a remodeling contractor would be to just Google them. Of course if you did so, you’ll probably find more than enough candidates to choose from. And surely they must be the right ones for the jo

US builders boost single-family home construction

Tips for Construction Contractors Wishing to Increase Their Bonding Capacity

Contractors are often not aware or not informed enough about construction bond limits or how to increase it, but these four tips can help

4 Natural Disaster Preparedness Tips for Construction Contractors

Planning ahead can be the difference between mayhem and calamity or safety and security for your projects, employees and business

Four Common Tax Mistakes Construction Contractors Make

By not considering the tax implications of certain decisions, you may be leaving valuable tax deductions and credits on the table

Self-funded Health Benefits for Large Construction Contractors

Providing self-funded health benefits to a hourly and geographically dispersed workforce requires a unique approach that integrates enrollment, ongoing eligibility management, premium collection and compliance. Self-funding has many positives, such as reducing...