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In the United States, "homeowners," or people who own a home, often need "contractors," or people who work in home "construction" (activities related to building homes). Homeowners need contractors when they want a new roof, another bedroom, or a better kitchen. These projects are expensive and difficult, so it is important to find a good contractor who does high-quality work for a low price.

Many Americans look for a "licensed contractor" who has a "license" (registration papers) from the state where he or she is working. To get a license, the contractor must show the state that he or she has experience and then pass an exam.

If a homeowner doesn't use a licensed contractor, it is more difficult to know whether the contractor really knows how to do the work. Also, licensed contractors must have "insurance" that pays them money if they are "injured" or physically hurt while working on the home. If a homeowner doesn't use a licensed contractor, and that contractor is injured while working on the home, the homeowner may have to pay for the contractor's medical costs.

Normally there are fewer problems when homeowners use licensed contractors. However, if there is a problem with a licensed contractor, the homeowner can call the state "licensing board," the part of the state government that gives licenses to contractors, to make a "compliant," saying why he or she is unhappy with the licensed contractor's work. The licensing board will read the complaint and, if it is serious, the board may decide to take the license away from the contractor.