Q. I hired a contractor to remodel my basement. While he was working, I was taking an afternoon nap. When I woke up, I found that he had removed all of the ceiling tiles and had stuffed them into ...

Margaret Wack is a freelance writer covering home improvement, personal finance and other topics. She has written for brands and publications including Angi, Homeadvisor, Thumbtack, WSJ Buy Side, US ...