Archive for Florida Contractors

All About a Home Inspector

Ever thought about being a home inspector? It’s a great career path, and we wanted to share some basic info on the profession here for you. Home inspectors, in Florida, perform a visual inspection, followed by a written professional opinion of the state and condition of the home. It’s the

Handyman vs. Contractor

Is there a difference between a handyman and a contractor? And can I call them to do the same thing? No, they are not the same. There are some projects a handyman is not licensed to do, such as plumbing or electrical work. If you need specialty work that requires

What is a Gypsum Drywall Contractor?

If you’re thinking about going into the field of contracting, there are many specialties to choose from. For this post, we wanted to focus on one specific genre of contracting: Gypsum drywall specialty. A gypsum drywall contractor is a specialty contractor. In the state of Florida, a specialty contractor is

What is a Gas Line Specialty Contractor?

Contracting is a huge industry with many specialties to choose from. If you enjoy the field of construction, there is bound to be a specialty that will spark your interest. For this post, we wanted to focus on one specialty: gas line specialty. As a gas line specialty contractor, a

What is a Demolition Contractor?

Thinking of a job in contracting? How about a career as a demolition contractor? As a demolition contractor, you can work on and be involved in the demolition of buildings, structures or sites, these could be residential or commercial. A demolition contractor removes parts of a building or structure from

What is a Drywall Contractor?

Thinking about a job in contracting? How about a job as a dry wall contractor. Drywall contractors do the installation and repairs of dry wall in buildings and homes. Drywall is also known as gypsum, wall board, and sheetrock. Drywall contractors work will other contractors and homeowners and business or

What is a Glass and Glazing Contractor?

The world of contracting is vast. If you’re interested in working with your hands and jumping into the contractor world, there’s so many specialties to choose from. You are bound to find one you like! For this article, we wanted to focus on one contractor specialty: a glass and glazing

What is a Pollutant Storage Contractor?

Contracting is a very lucrative career. A career in contracting has many specialties for a person to choose from. Through training and apprenticeships, a person generally can find their niche in such a large field. For this article, we will focus on a pollutant storage contractor. After reading the details

What is a Sheet Metal Worker?

Did you know that a sheet metal worker is a varied and diverse skill and trade? In fact, it’s one of the most diverse. Sheet metal contractors work with lots of different people in different trades on commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. If you enjoy math and laying out plans

W-2 vs. 1099

The business of W-2 forms and 1099 forms can be confusing. If things aren’t made clear, legal issues can ensue for a contractor or contractor applicant.  There is a difference between W-2 employment and a 1099 paid worker.
If you are being paid by a W-2, the employee is legally employed