Maintenance & Tools

What Are Dormers And When Should I Repair Them?

A dormer is a protrusion that juts out from a sloped roof, and has a mini roof of its own....

How Home Insulation Can Save You Money

Photo: Tom Raftery, Flickr.com As the days grow shorter and colder during these challenging...

Your Tenant Left The Unit A Mess

Photo of cleaning supplies by Pat00139/Flickr Creative Commons. In 2007 I became a homeowner....

What Is Dry Rot And How Can You Prevent It?

credit: 3rsconstcruction.com What is Dry Rot? Dry rot, also known as brown rot, is wood...

Handyman For Apartment Maintenance

Laws vary from state to state, but in most areas, landlords bear the responsibility for apartment...

Can You Hire A Handyman To Assemble Furniture?

Photo of a chair that somebody assembled by Haldane Martin/Flickr Creative Commons. I recently...

How Much Should A Handyman Charge Per Hour?

Black and white photo of hammers by tiffa130/Flickr. How much will a local handyman near...

Hiring A Handyman For Minor Home Repair

Photo of a cat looking at a handyman by eye of einstein/Flickr. Need some small repairs...