A checklist for home improvement contracts: scope, materials, price, schedule, payments, change orders, permits, warranties, lien releases, canceling.
How to Check a Contractor’s License
Who licenses contractors in the U.S., how to look up a license and complaint history, what small-job exemptions mean, and the risks of unlicensed help.
Do You Need a Building Permit?
Which home projects usually need a permit, who should pull it, how inspections work, and the trouble unpermitted work causes when selling or insuring.