Contractors

If you’re looking to renovate your home, you’ll need to get the right team on your side: That’s where a general contractor comes in. These pros expertly pull permits, hire subcontractors, and generally organize a project to be sure the job is done well. Before you start reaching out to hire your A-team, we’ll run down everything you need to know to hire the perfect general contractor for your needs.

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Tile contractor installs square tiles under bathroom mirror
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Learn what’s possible and what your options might be when considering ways of raising the ceiling height in a room or your entire house.
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a brick wall and wood floor room with black modern reading chair and lamp, ottoman, and bookshelf with ladder
Brick walls can add character and elegance to interior and exterior spaces. Use this brick wall cost guide to see the price range for adding one to your home.
A man exercises in garage turned into home gym
Want to revamp your garage and add some utility? Use this garage remodel cost guide to see what your project will cost before you get started.
A view of a vaulted ceiling in a house
Learn what’s possible and what your options might be when considering ways of raising the ceiling height in a room or your entire house.
Excavator digging a trench
Digging a trench is usually the first step in a larger home project. Our trenching cost calculator breaks down the factors that affect the price tag of this job.
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This guide features information on the costs to repair a brick wall, whether or not you need a brick mason to complete spalling, tuckpointing, or a full restoration.
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The steps for how to repoint brickwork aren’t necessarily difficult, but they do stack up quickly. See what this project entails to determine whether it’s best left to a pro.
Gray Brick Mortar of House
Fixing brick mortar is easier than most homeowners think. Use this guide to walk you through getting the job done with a few dollars and a few hours.
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