When hiring a contractor, it’s important to hire someone with experience. When the economy is down, many of the unemployed enter into the home renovation market. Some become respectable business owners who take their business seriously and treat their customers like their best friends. Others are not serious and may not have the qualifications to do what they are offering to do for you. Such individuals may pull a “runner” on you if they feel they can’t complete the job for a profit or simply because they’ve suddenly landed themselves a better paying job. One important consideration is to check if your contractor has liability insurance, otherwise you may get sued if your contractor is injured during the project.