Contractors and other home experts reveal which Home Depot items to skip -- from paint to appliances -- and where to shop instead for better quality and value.

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 ...

During the pandemic, many space-starved homeowners have decided to renovate to increase their home’s square footage — and maintain their sanity. And with so many contractors in the market, it helps to ...

One of the most difficult parts of beginning a home improvement project is comparing bids from various contractors. The reason: Contractor quotes are rarely“ apples to apples.” One might be incomplete ...

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Stacy is a journalist and content creator with six years of experience writing about home improvement topics. Besides Forbes Home she has contributed her work and expertise to publications such as ...