Some of the biggest time savings come from tasks you probably don't think about automating: writing scope letters, drafting ...

The right angle plumbing drill is a favorite tool. CHICAGO — Last month, CONTRACTOR surveyed readers to find out what are the most used corded and cordless power tools amongst contractors, where ...

Whose job is it to buy the tools and take care of the service vehicle? That’s a question that each contractor answers individually. There isn’t a cookie-cutter solution that works for every HVAC ...

With the development of Tier 4 Final equipment and the subsequent rise in costs, contractors are reevaluating their applications and taking a look at more economical options, such as hydraulically ...

The Concrete Coating Accelerator Program is tailored specifically for contractors in the concrete coating and epoxy flooring sectors. It recognizes the unique challenges these professionals face in ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Q: My contractor submits bills for labor and materials, and I reimburse him. I'm noticing items such as "$50 diamond blade" and other tools on the bills. Is it normal for the contractor or the ...

For most contractors, one of the biggest risk-management issues is getting paid. In today’s economic times, many lenders have been forced to foreclose on a loan made to a project owner or developer.

My contractor submits bills for labor and materials, and I reimburse him. I’m noticing items, however, such as a $50 “diamond blade” and other tools on the bills. Is it normal for the homeowner to pay ...

CHICO — For Wade Willey, the story of his loss to the Camp Fire was repeated all over Paradise. Years worth of tools stored in the garage were destroyed, leaving the licensed contractor unable to work ...