Do Home Improvements Add Value?

Find out which home improvements will add the most value to your home.

Green Remodeling: Eco-Friendly Home Improvements

Do you want to "go green" when remodeling your home? Here are some eco-friendly options.

Is Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) a Good Investment?

Considerations when deciding whether to invest in constructing a rental unit on one's property.

Financing Your Home Improvement Project

Learn about the different ways to pay for your home improvement project.

Choosing the Best Contractor for Home Improvements

By choosing a good home improvement contractor, you can ensure the work is done well and to your specifications, avoid payment disputes, reduce problems during the job, and weed out scammers.

Mechanic's Liens From Home Improvements

Protect yourself from mechanic's liens if your contractor fails to pay subcontractors or suppliers.

What if Zoning Rules Change After You Buy Land?

What happens when your long-planned improvements suddenly don't fit within local zoning allowances.

Dealing With Neighbors When Remodeling a Condo or Co-op

Take proactive steps to make sure disgruntled neighbors don't take action in response to the noise or other disruption caused by your repair and construction activities.

Building a larger house -- do we need to worry about utility easements?

Be wary when constructing around areas where a city has a utility easement.

Home Contractors: What to Do About Non-Paying Homeowners

You did the home construction work, but the homeowner won't pay up: Now what?

I supplied construction materials, but contractor isn't paying. What now?

Don't let the contractor hide behind the homeowner's nonpayment and avoiding paying you what you're owed as a materials supplier.

I did home repairs under oral agreement, and homeowner won't pay. What now?

Even without a written contract, you can pursue, not to mention sue, a non-paying homeowner.

Homeowner sued my contracting company and me individually! What can I do?

Angry homeowner wants to collect from your personal assets? How to show that the "corporate veil" against liability should not be pierced.

The Essential Guide for First-Time Homeowners: Maximize Your Investment & Enjoy Your New Home

Get in-depth information on remodeling, working with contractors, avoiding legal issues concerning home improvements, which improvements reduce capital gains tax, and more.

California Mechanics' Lien Kit for Homeowners

Don't let contractors place a mechanics' lien on your property -- shorten their deadline for filing using the legal forms and instructions in Nolo's California Mechanics' Lien Kit for Homeowners.