Residential Contractor News

Jun 10, 2025

How to Master Business Seasonality: A Contractor's Guide to Year-Round Profits

This seasonality pattern affects contractors substantially and creates predictable yet challenging ups and downs throughout the year.

Jun 5, 2025

The Essential Hurricane Preparedness Plan for Homes: What Smart Contractors Know

Hurricane season runs from June through November, giving storms a much bigger window to strike than most homeowners think.

May 22, 2025

Your Quick Guide to General Contractor License Requirements in Texas [With City-Specific Checklist]

This piece breaks down the essential contractor licensing requirements in Texas's major cities.

May 20, 2025

Markup vs Margin Made Simple: Calculate Prices That Actually Make Money

This markup vs margin mix-up isn't just a math problem—it's taking real money away from construction businesses.

May 15, 2025

2025 California Building Codes: Essential Updates to Avoid Failed Inspections

California's building codes in the last 15 years have pushed construction costs up by a lot.

May 13, 2025

The Simple Guide to Creating Contractor Proposals for Kansas Markets

You could be building affordable housing through the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation or creating proposals for middle-income homes in towns with fewer than 60,000 residents.