Is Contractor School Difficult?

Learning what it takes to be a licensed contractor or the equivalent in your state can be intimidating, and that’s the real-world application stuff. What about the school itself? Some people go straight for the licensing exam without any formal training, and that can lead to stress and a high rate of failure. So much…

Thought Leader Series: 3 Psychological Tips to Make Customer Reviews Work

Graham Jones is a Thought Leader on Internet Psychology and has extensive experience in helping businesses understand the behavior of their customers. To learn more about Graham, visit his website at www.grahamjones.co.uk. Customer reviews are an essential part of any business, whether you’re a land surveyor, building contractor, or home inspector. If your website doesn’t…

How to Become a Home Improvement Contractor

A home improvement contractor doesn’t build homes from scratch. Instead, he or she alters existing structures based on the client’s wishes. Many contractors choose this line of work because the industry requires less up-front capital and because an increasing number of homeowners are choosing to remodel their current houses rather than buy new ones. If…

8 Alternative Roofing Materials Explained

Roofing contractors and homeowners have multiple options when they need to replace a roof. Sometimes, the original roofing material doesn’t meet the homeowner’s needs, in which case one of these alternative roofing materials might make a better choice. 1. Shake Shingles Favored for their rustic, weathered appeal, shake shingle roofing offers excellent energy efficiency and…