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How Often Are Septic Tanks Emptied, and Where Do the Contents Go?

Discussing what goes on in the bathroom is considered taboo in many social circles, but you should be having frank discussions about your waste if you own a septic tank. What's the protocol for dealing with fecal matter?

5 Secrets Your Contractor Doesn’t Want You to Know

You think of your general contractor as an ally and partner — but he’s a primarily a businessman who may not reveal all his secrets.

What to Look for in a Contractor's Contract

10 basic ingredients for a contract will help pave the way to remodel happiness

Crown Bumper Systems for Drilling Rigs

United Seal and Rubber offer a crown bumper system for oil rigs.

Unregistered contractors could clean you out this spring

This winter wreaked havoc on many of our homes, but it’s important to properly vet a contractor before hiring them.

Contractors Rank Commercial-Grade String Trimmers

Home Inspector's Top 5 Things Contractors Forget

Safety and quality are why you should have a contractor's home improvement work inspected.

Monitoring US Military Contractors

Desmond Butler - Investigative Reporter, AP - Monitoring US Military Contractors

Patti Cowger, Demystifying Design: When contractors go rogue

When working with contractors, set clear expectations to avoid disappointments.

A Podcast Made for Contractors — RoofersCoffeeShop

By Leap.Leaps & Bounds is the podcast all home service contractors have been waiting for.Whether you're heading to your next job or building your business from the office, listen to the Leaps & Bounds podcast for industry highlights that are hard to find anywhere else. Listen anywhere you get your ...

HVAC Contractors Tackle the Top Five Challenges With Hydronic or Radiant Heat

From keeping up-to-date with technology to simply finding folks to lay the pipework, hydronics contractors face a unique subset of challenges within the HVAC industry. Learning to navigate the hurdles make the race to the bottom line smoother and much more profitable. The NEWS spoke with some industry experts to identify the top five challenges contractors face and the steps they should take to make sure nothing stands in their way when it comes to optimizing their workflow rate.

Common Exposures for Plumbing Contractors

Plumbing contractors provide much-needed services for both residential and commercial customers alike. However, plumbers have a number of unique risks to consider. In fact, any incident involving installing and repairing pipes or fixtures can lead to major property damage, as well as potential legal action.

Listen Up: Finding an Experienced and Certified Solar Contractor

Every residential solar contractor's website talks about their experience, knowledge of rooftop solar products, and happy customers (full disclosure: including mine). Although many states have licensing requirements for contractors, some of these requirements are not specific to rooftop solar work. So how can you find out if a solar contractor really has the right training for the surgery necessary on your roof?

Why a Contractors Warranty Can Influence the Success of a Project

Provisions in a contractors warranty can benefit both a project owner and a contractor toward the goal of a successful project. See what you need to know.

Gauging which tech tools help contractors the most

Procore's new App Management Metrics shows contractors which combination of tech their workers and trade partners leverage most often, and the pairing that can lead to successful projects.

5 traits of the safest contractors

Construction firms that follow these guidelines are six times safer than the industry average, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.