Norm Abram – “Five Things You Should Know About…Hiring a Home Contractor”

Embarking on a home renovation can be exciting and terrifying all at the same time. The best-case scenario is that you end up with a new room you love. The worst-case scenario is that your home looks like a scene out of "The Money Pit". Finding a responsible, honest, and reputable contractor is the key to achieving a successful renovation. This week, in our "Five Things You Should Know About…" segment, Norm Abram, the master carpenter on "This Old House" on PBS and a regular contributor to "This Old House" magazine, has five tips on hiring a contractor.