

Should You Hire a Contractor for That House Project?
Why hire a contractor when you’ve got a master’s degree in HGTV? Overconfidence is all too common among homeowners who’d be better off leaving the big projects to the pros.
Before you make that costly Lowe’s run and start any demo, review the benefits of having a trusted contractor on your side, compared to when you can get away with a harmless DIY project. One of the most important skills for any do-it-yourselfer is to know when not to. If you have a really big project in