Homeowner Guides

Everything you need to know about contractor quotes, renovation costs, and getting a fair deal.

The Home Renovation Payment Schedule: Don't Pay Before Work is Done

A fair payment schedule protects you. Learn when to pay, how much, and what milestones should gate each payment.

Systematic strategies homeowners use to ensure they never pay more than fair market value for any renovation.

The most common (and costly) mistakes homeowners make when hiring contractors — and how to avoid every one of them.

A data-driven breakdown of what you should expect to pay for bathroom remodels at every scope and budget level.

Getting three quotes isn't enough. Here's how to actually compare them line-by-line to find the best value.

Change orders are one of the most common ways renovation costs balloon. Know when to approve and when to push back.

Contractors mark up materials — that's expected. But how much is fair? The answer might surprise you.

You can negotiate price without being rude or ruining your working relationship. Here's exactly how to do it.

Some contractors rely on homeowners not knowing what a fair price looks like. These red flags tell you when something's off.

Most homeowners have never been taught how to read a contractor quote. This guide fixes that.

From minor refreshes to full gut renovations — a realistic look at kitchen remodel costs broken down by scope and region.