Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. As a business owner and investor, it can be hard to sort through hundreds and hundreds of ...

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 ...

For those ready to bring their home improvement ideas to life, hiring a general contractor is an eventual inevitability. Fittingly, you can think of a general contractor as, well, a general. By ...

As people plan to rebuild after the destructive Los Angeles County wildfires, we've received a lot of questions from viewers about how to find the right contractor. As part of our Ask ABC7 initiative, ...

WINDSOR, Calif. (KGO) -- Homeowners sitting in flooded rooms, or under leaking roofs, are getting emergency help right now. But what about permanent repairs? Contractors talked to 7 On Your Side about ...

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 ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Thousands of Californians suddenly have storm damage to their homes or businesses -- and they need repairs. But contractors may be overwhelmed, and fraudsters may be lurking.

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The Executive Director of the Home Builders Association of West Florida, David Peaden, says the most common mistake homeowners make while searching for a contractor is rushing the ...