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 ...

Contractors, it seems, are always busy. Seldom has this been more true than in the current remodeling market. Lately, a downturn in the availability of labor and construction materials has caused a ...

Sole proprietors and independent contractors are both self-employed, but they may earn money differently. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...