People often seek a second opinion when they don’t like the answer they get. When it comes to applying the law to contractor’s licensing, the

In writing this column, reader feedback is one of the best ‘gifts’ I receive from contractors’. It signals validation of the value readers receive in

Have you ever played “Whack A Mole”? If so, you can understand some contractor’s frustration with people trying to scam them. As soon as one

‘Time is money’ is an old cliché. However, waiting too long or missing a deadline can cost you plenty. While one contractor learns he can’t

Even in the best of times some people will try to ‘fool’ you out of your hard earned dollars. In today’s economy the idea of

Contractors are finding one ‘bright’ spot in the growing demand for ‘green’ energy. Another electrical contractor feels they are getting ‘burned’ by misinterpretation of the

The Chinese character for crisis is the same as that for opportunity. With the recession requiring contractors to find new ways and new avenues to

While contractors have worked wonders in building the Golden State, even they can’t be in five places at once! Another contractor hopes to shed some

California’s complex laws and some common misconceptions can frustrate both contractors and those who may desire a license. A simple name change, or even a

These contractor inquiries about rules and regulations regarding electrical and hazardous removal have been assembled from past columns, and answer some of the questions contractors