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7 popular contractor scams to avoid

Here are a few of the most common scams, along with some advice on how you avoid falling victim to them. The scam: In this ...
Homeownership comes with many financial and emotional benefits. But wow, can it be a major hassle, particularly if you choose a fixer-upper. No matter the case, there's a good chance you'll need to ...
Stay compliant in 2026. Learn about new California contractor laws affect workers’ comp, cancellation of home-improvement ...
A Cook County grand jury Thursday indicted seven Chicago-area contractors for allegedly swindling elderly homeowners out of hundreds of thousands of dollars paid for shoddy or unneeded home repairs.
As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...
NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) -- Two contractors who did a great job but didn't get paid by the much bigger company who hired them. Nina Pineda and 7 On Your Side helped the good guys hammer out a happy ...
Jonathan Galina and his mother Barbara wanted to spruce up their Randolph home. “We have about 3 cracks in the foundation that we wanted to get repaired,” says Jonathan. They didn’t have to look far ...
(WHDH) — Erin Eggers was excited about updating her Framingham home. “Currently there’s one bath in the house and I have 3 teenage kids,” says Eggers. “We wanted to replace a falling down and rotting ...