The right angle plumbing drill is a favorite tool. CHICAGO — Last month, CONTRACTOR surveyed readers to find out what are the most used corded and cordless power tools amongst contractors, where ...

To find success as an electrical contractor, you need to earn the respect of your customers. They’ll want timely updates, ...

Technology is reshaping construction, but trust and long-term relationships still matter most when issues arise.

CHICAGO — Last month CONTRACTOR surveyed its readers to find out what tools they use most, where they go to purchase tools and what size battery packs they prefer to use. Invitations to participate in ...

Goodway Technologies is making a dirty job easier according to contractor judges in the 2013 Dealer Design Awards. The manufacturer’s RAMPRO Chiller Tube Cleaner earned gold in the DDA’s Hand Tools ...

If you’re managing a $50 million infrastructure project with thousands of moving parts, using the... The post Best ...

Whose job is it to buy the tools and take care of the service vehicle? That’s a question that each contractor answers individually. There isn’t a cookie-cutter solution that works for every HVAC ...

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 ...

My contractor submits bills for labor and materials, and I reimburse him. I’m noticing items, however, such as a $50 “diamond blade” and other tools on the bills. Is it normal for the homeowner to pay ...