How to prevent a dispute with a home contractor from blowing up in your face

Here is an article in the Washington Post that provides homeowners information on mechanic’s liens and helpful tips on what to do before hiring a contractor:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/where-we-live/wp/2016/07/19/how-to-prevent-a-dispute-with-a-home-contractor-from-blowing-up-in-your-face/