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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

The Department of Occupational Regulations (DPOR) advises everyone to double-check the license status of contractors they're hiring to complete a job -- here's how you do it.

A contractor’s registration with the state provides you the homeowner with a form of insurance for the job. If the quality of the work is poor or the contractor fails to complete the job, for example, ...

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 ...

Experts say word of mouth is the best way to find a contractor to rebuild your home after the fires, but the California State Licensing Board also has a list of contractors. Your first order of ...