If you’re hiring a home contractor, you’ve probably heard the advice, many times — make sure your contractor is licensed, bonded and insured. HThere are a lot of reasons you’ll want to pay attention ...

Contractor licensing violations raise serious concerns for all parties. For an owner, an unlicensed contractor may affect financing options on one end and the contractor’s entitlement to recover ...

Workers at Turtle Creek Builders in Waitsfield install pine flooring. Turtle Creek owner Ward Smyth has been working on the issue of contractor registration for 13 years. Facebook photo [W]hen he ...

What should homeowners look for when hiring a contractor in Stafford? STAFFORD, VA, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 ...

In Albany County, a new local law protects you against consuming trans fats in a bakery cupcake. But if you're ripped off by a shady home improvement contractor, good luck. You're pretty much on your ...