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Photo courtesy DepositPhotos Under a proposed law in Louisiana, homeowners would have to hire a licensed general contractor for any home improvement work valued over $10,000. Some worry the measure ...

GMS’s drywall and steel-frame products could be rolled into Home Depot’s SRS Distribution roofing, landscaping and pool-products business.

The Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act only permits contractors to request or accept a one-third deposit, plus the cost of “special order materials” when the contract price exceeds $5,000.

The stories of "ripped off" consumers are legion. Current law only requires a contractor to have a liability insurance policy and register for $110 as a home improvement contractor.

Your budget will help narrow your options for contractors, so start here. Some financial experts recommend setting aside 1% to 3% of your home's purchase price each year for maintenance and repairs.