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 ...

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 ...

Picking the right contractor for your home can be overwhelming. There are a million options and you want to trust the right ...

Lori Corral and her family lost their West Altadena home in the Eaton Fire. Since they were forced to flee nearly three weeks ago, they’ve moved eight times and recently found a place to rent. Now, ...

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 ...

There’s nothing more basic than the shelter a roof provides. But when the time comes to replace a roof, the cost will likely be steep. And unless you choose your contractor carefully, you can spend ...

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 ...

Updating your home can be one of the best investments you ever make, provided you hire a reliable contractor. The Burke Company — which renovated this property and has been working on Dallas homes for ...

Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...

Rising complaints about unreliable contractors make choosing the right roofer more important than ever. Learn how to verify licenses, spot red flags, and ...

A beautiful yard takes hard work, and sometimes you need to call in the professionals. When choosing a lawn care professional, BBB recommends looking for a responsive company with a strong track ...

Q: We’ve been wanting to update our home for a long time and have finally decided to commit to a remodel, but there are hundreds of remodeling companies to choose from. How do we find the right ...