When you hire a contractor, the glossy five-star average is the easiest number to see and the least useful to rely on. What ...

The best way to know if a contractor will do a good job for you is to ask his other customers if he did a good job for them. Ask people you trust, like family members and neighbors. And read online ...

Online service marketplaces have been a boon for homeowners and renters looking for contractors and service providers to handle home projects—everything from the best handyman services for customers ...

Online reviews are the new word of mouth. A recent survey found that more than 90% of homeowners consider online reviews “extremely important,” “very important,” or “important” when choosing an HVAC ...

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 ...

Boca Raton, FL / Syndication Cloud / January 24, 2026 / Contractor Click Homeowners don’t shop for contractors the way ...

An overwhelming number of homeowners — 73% — now select their HVAC contractor by contacting the same HVAC company/contractor they’ve used in the past. That’s a 44% increase compared to when the same ...