John Foster

Dallas builder and construction advisor. John has spent over 15 years in the DFW remodeling market and writes on behalf of Dallas General Contractor's editorial team to help homeowners make informed decisions before they hire.

Understanding General Contractor Insurance & Licensing in Texas

Published February 02, 2026 | Updated July 19, 2026 | By John Foster Here’s the part that surprises most homeowners: Texas doesn’t issue a state contractor license at all. There’s no statewide exam, no TDLR general contracting credential, and no license number a Dallas contractor can show you for the job itself. What actually protects

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Dallas Home Renovation Trends 2026: What’s Actually Selling

Published October 14, 2025 | Updated July 18, 2026 Dallas General Contractor is a referral service — we match DFW homeowners with vetted, licensed independent contractors, we don’t run the crews ourselves. That vantage point is useful here, because it means this list comes from what contractors in our network are actually getting hired to

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9 Kitchen Styles for Dallas Homes: 2026 Guide to Design, Cost & Neighborhood Fit

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Published August 14, 2024 | Updated July 18, 2026 Dallas General Contractor is a referral service that matches DFW homeowners with vetted, licensed independent contractors — we don’t swing the hammer ourselves, so this guide is written from that vantage point: what actually gets built in Dallas kitchens, and what it costs. Picking a kitchen

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Home Additions in Dallas: Complete Guide to Expanding Your Living Space

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Published August 30, 2026 Adding onto a Dallas home costs $55,000–$350,000+ in 2026, depending on whether you’re building a single-room addition or a full second story. That’s a wide range, and the reason it’s wide is simple: a sunroom and a second-story primary suite are barely the same project. This guide breaks down what drives

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