If you’re a homeowner and something in the house needs repairs, you’re responsible for either making them yourself or hiring someone else to do it. Fortunately, if you aren’t a do-it-yourself type or ...

Hiring a handyman isn't nearly as complicated as hiring a contractor, but the results can be just as good or as catastrophic. There are good reasons to start out on the right footing to keep your home ...

Homeowners wondering who to call for home repairs often find that a handyman can tackle many of the projects on their to-do list. Handymen usually have a wide variety of skills ranging from carpentry ...

Q: What is the best way to keep on top of home repairs? I am handy with a lot of things, but only some things. I take care of repairs and installations as needed, but sometimes I don’t have the tools ...

Q: I need some things done around the house. I need to replace light bulbs and fire alarm batteries that are too high for me to reach. I have a broken drawer in the kitchen and a door that won’t stay ...

For two years, Jennifer Flynn has been reaching out to dozens of highly recommended home improvement companies, handymen, painters and others for some projects at her home. Many have not shown up for ...

Although we don’t own our home yet, I know that there are plenty of additional costs that come along with having your name on a deed. Home repairs are nearly constant and, let’s face it, they never ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As a first-time homeowner who bought an unrenovated historic house with no construction skills and a ...