Home Remodeling News

Police in Las Vegas say they arrested a fugitive in a 2004 nightclub slaying in Oakland, Calif.

One of two Clinton men accused of bilking more than $23,000 from residents through unfulfilled contracts for home improvement projects has been sentenced in Clinton County District Court and the other will make a court appearance today.

Two of my favorite subjects are home remodeling and pets , so it's only natural for me to take the needs of our cats into consideration when remodeling.

Q I want to incorporate "green" into my remodel, but I'm confused about which is the better choice - recycled or natural materials? A When choosing products for a remodeling, renovation or new home in today's market, you are confronted with what feels like endless decisions.

Jay Lindley, owner of Morse Home Improvement, said his company lives by the "Morse Code" - honesty, integrity, quality, fairness and service.

Edmonton police Det. Howie Antoniuk holds a missing poster for Tania Murrell. Antoniuk obtained a search warrant to dig up the basement of a west-end bungalow after a casual playmate of Murrell's came forward with a possible tip on her 1983 disappearance.

When it comes to home-improvement projects, start with anything that's a danger to your health or the house's future.

Investigators with the Contractors State License Board arrested 19 suspected unlicensed contractors in Murrieta this week and had a 20th man deported, officials said today.

Volunteers in Provo are scrambling to remodel a home belonging to a man paralyzed from the waist down.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, members of the Sheriff's Office's Financial Crimes Bureau and Technical Equipment Unit, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, and Collier County Community Development and Environmental Services-Contractor Licensing conducted an operation to identify persons advertising their services to perform ...

Lloyd Hara, a Port of Seattle commissioner who is running for King County assessor, does not have a permit for a rental unit in the basement of his Queen Anne home, nor did he disclose in required reports rental income he received from a tenant before 2005.

When it comes to home improvement, whether it's a small upgrade to a major remodeling job, you need to know who to hire.

"Being a good listener is the most important part of our business," said Barry Miller, owner of The Brush's End, a 25-year-old home improvement company on Padanaram Road in Danbury, with a second location in Monroe.

Restoring the old Harvey House and Santa Fe Depot in Waynoka proved to be more costly than first anticipated, but the project has turned out better than expected.

The New Albany-Plain Township Historical Society plans to spend $32,000 to finish restorations to the Ealy House.

Finding the right contractor for your needs is like finding a lifelong partner. Much time is spent screening potential candidates, and then woo your choice into a commitment.

Down a full 8 percent over 2008, unlicensed contractors are getting the message, do things right or pay the price.

Now, Investigators want to know if he has conned any other South Georgians. 38 year old Jody Newell was arrested last night, and charged with 3 counts of conversion of payments for real property improvements, and 3 counts of exploitation of the elderly.

Nothing ruins a fantastic remodel more quickly than exceeding the project budget.

When it comes to building or renovating a home, there are few simple choices. From styles and colors to location and design, there's an awful lot to consider.