The single contract detail that protects you most as a homeowner is not a clever legal phrase or a hidden loophole. It is a clear, enforceable structure that ties every payment you make to specific ...

An insured, bonded contractor offers more financial protection if something goes wrong or someone is injured during construction. It's not enough to rely on the contractor's word that he's got ...

Homeowners are increasingly being asked to front large chunks of cash long before a contractor swings a hammer, a shift in ...

Christiana Jolaoso-Oloyede writes for media publications, B2B brands and nonprofits. Using her research, analytical and writing skills from her training as a lawyer, she focuses on garnering accurate ...

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 ...