CHICAGO — Last month CONTRACTOR surveyed its readers to find out what tools they use most, where they go to purchase tools and what size battery packs they prefer to use. Invitations to participate in ...

The right angle plumbing drill is a favorite tool. CHICAGO — Last month, CONTRACTOR surveyed readers to find out what are the most used corded and cordless power tools amongst contractors, where ...

Most contractors shop big-box stores for convenience but rely on professional-grade brands for tools they use daily — the two categories rarely overlap. Some big-box exclusive brands have genuinely ...

Whose job is it to buy the tools and take care of the service vehicle? That’s a question that each contractor answers individually. There isn’t a cookie-cutter solution that works for every HVAC ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Q: My contractor submits bills for labor and materials, and I reimburse him. I'm noticing items such as "$50 diamond blade" and other tools on the bills. Is it normal for the contractor or the ...

New tools come out every year, and just like tech, they get showed off at hardware expos across the country before they're ...

Anyone who works in the trades knows that time is the hardest thing to get more of. Between answering customer calls, writing estimates, managing crews, ordering materials, and keeping jobs moving, ...