Contractors

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A homeowner overwhelmed by the unexpected costs and complications of a home renovation project, surrounded by tools and unfinished work.
How-To

Top 3 Common Home Projects With Surprising Costly Complications

The average U.S. home remodel costs around $45,000, a figure that often swells unexpectedly due to unforeseen complications, reports Prosper . Most projects range from $20,000 to $75,000, a substantia

Scott Ramirez·July 1, 2026
Distressed homeowner facing unfinished landscaping work and unexpected fees after hiring a contractor who disappeared.
Services

Top 10 Homeowner Mistakes Hiring Landscaping Contractors

Homeowners in 2026 frequently face demands for full upfront payments for seasonal landscaping, only for contractors to disappear or add unexpected fees.

Scott Ramirez·June 7, 2026
Turner Construction's impressive headquarters, symbolizing its top ranking on ENR's 2025 list with a commanding $29.2 billion in revenue.
Materials

Turner Construction Tops ENR's 2025 List with $29.2B Revenue

Turner Construction's revenue soared 40% to $29.2 billion in 2025, marking its sixth consecutive year as the nation's top contractor.

Kyle Brenner·May 22, 2026
A curated collection of essential cordless power tool accessories, including drill bits, saw blades, and battery packs, displayed on a rugged workbench at a construction site.
Tools & Equipment

7 Top Cordless Power Tool Accessories for Tradespeople

In a significant departure from traditional tool buying, contractors increasingly select essential power tools based on accessory compatibility, not individual tool merits.

Kyle Brenner·April 15, 2026
A skilled tradesperson, perhaps a plumber or electrician, looking overwhelmed by a desk full of paperwork and digital tasks, symbolizing the administrative burden faced by US home service businesses.
Services

US Home Service Trades Report Growing Administrative Overload

US home service trades are experiencing a significant administrative overload, impacting the efficiency and profitability of small businesses. This burden, often a hidden cost, pulls skilled professionals away from their primary, revenue-generating work.

Rick Donovan·April 2, 2026
A digital marketplace interface showing various service categories and contractor profiles, with property managers and contractors engaging in a modern, collaborative office setting, symbolizing efficient B2B procurement for HOAs.
Services

ProVendorConnect Launches B2B Procurement Marketplace for HOAs

ProVendorConnect launched a new B2B procurement marketplace on March 30, 2026, designed to streamline how HOAs and property managers find and hire service contractors.

Rick Donovan·March 30, 2026