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 ...

November is your last chance to inspect your home and make repairs before harsh winter weather sets in. Gutters, roofing, doors, and window wells are more difficult to clean or repair when they are ...

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 ...

You have decided the kitchen or bathroom need a remodel or maybe it’s your bedroom or backyard. You have seen the DIY articles calling your name but you also want it done in a timely fashion. How do ...

We had a reader question why they need to hire a licensed contractor to do work when they can pull a permit and act as the general contractor themselves. It’s a good question because a homeowner can ...