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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...