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Prepare for the Holidays with Handyman On Purpose!
Is your house ready for the holidays? There are some things you can start doing now to make it festive and fun. But if you wait too long, you’ll find yourself with a hammer in one hand while desperately trying to get ready for a party. To avoid the stress and enjoy, who better to…
Read MoreThe Weather Is Warming Up, and So Are Your Energy Bills!
Summer has arrived, full-throttle. While it’s an excellent time for some much-needed sunshine, rising energy bills can quickly dampen your spirits — but fear not. Our team at Handyman on Purpose has compiled a list of practical measures you can implement at home for some serious energy savings. It’s time to enjoy the warmest season…
Read MoreSetting Up for Halloween with Handyman on Purpose
There’s nothing like the Halloween season. It’s a time filled with candy, haunted hayrides, scary movies on television, and plenty of trick-or-treating. Of course, central to the Halloween experience is the decor of your house! There’s nothing that makes your property stand out quite like an atmosphere of haunted fun. If you’re looking to create…
Read MoreAre Your Decks and Porches Ready for a Good Time?
When the weather breaks, it’s time to have that much-anticipated BBQ party or relaxing conversation on your decks and porches. However, before you send those invitations, it’s essential to check that your outdoor spaces are in top shape. The last thing you want is to leave a poor impression with your guests, or worse, have…
Read MoreGet Ready to Go Back to School!
Back-to-school time is quickly approaching. Families are getting prepared by completing the usual back-to-school checklists, which may include shopping for school supplies, clothing, and shoes, and getting back on a schedule. As you help your family get ready to go back to school, don’t forget to prep your home spaces for school days as well.…
Read MoreGet a Free Peace of Mind Check-Up
There are many hidden spots involved in home maintenance that usually stay out of sight. However, these areas still require the utmost consideration. It’s difficult for modern individuals with hectic schedules to scan each corner of their properties to maintain optimal living conditions. Yet, it’s necessary to promote the safest environment for all occupants and…
Read MoreFive things you can give to your handyman
A handyman can help you with more than an extensive remodel or a standard repair job. And here at Handyman on Purpose, we believe that no job is too small for our team. Check out our list of five things you didn’t know you could give to your handyman! Working at heights Any time you…
Read MoreWhat every Landlord needs to know about Rental Maintenance
For both landlords and tenants, proper maintenance is easily the most significant issue in a rental property. Landlords struggle to keep up with the home’s demands on their time and money. Renters often choose to leave a home they like because the owner fails to maintain it adequately. But as challenging as rental property maintenance…
Read MoreNo Job is too Small for Handyman On Purpose
Sometimes we may look around our home and realize some small things need attention, and we could use some help to get them done. But who do you call when you have small things to accomplish? Many contractors won’t take these jobs, but Handyman on Purpose has a different view on these jobs. If you…
Read MoreFinding the Right Space for Your Small Business
It takes dedication to create a business from scratch, from gathering the necessary funds to registering your business as an LLC. To successfully run the company out of your home takes even more energy. Working from home means battling distractions, whether it’s family members roaming the house or the ongoing temptation to take a break…
Read MoreBenefits of a Regular home check-up by a Qualified Professional
When you live in your home for a while, you see it as a unique and safe place to relax. With our hectic schedules and daily routines, it is easy to overlook items that fall into disarray. Walking through your home, you may ignore the ceiling, walls, cabinets, or under the flooring. You may even…
Read MorePrepping Your Home for Sale? Why You Should Hire a Handyman!
This is a guest blog originally published by Redfin As you get ready to sell your home, you may discover the need to make a few (or even many) repairs and updates – from touching up paint on walls and replacing hardware to fixing your mailbox or repairing drywall. Sure, there will be home repair…
Read MoreHoliday Traditions Around the World
The holidays are just around the corner, with Thanksgiving less than two weeks away and Christmas following only a few weeks after that. 2020 has been a challenging year for most of us, but I suspect that most of us are looking forward to some holiday cheer this year. In light of that, let’s look…
Read MoreFloors, Floors, and more Floors
Have you ever walked around the flooring section at a home improvement store and been completely overwhelmed (or slightly overwhelmed) with the different kinds of flooring? There are so many different kinds of flooring that can be confusing to know which style is best for which room. Our goal is to give an overview of…
Read MoreHow to keep your rental dream from becoming a nightmare
We all know that real estate can be an excellent investment. Tenants help you build your nest egg while you sit idly by and collect all that passive income. If you own, or in our case, work on any rental properties, you know that that is not the case. Rental management can be a chore…
Read MoreDon’t Sweat the Small Stuff
As homeowners, we often find ourselves with a list of small things to do that we may not be comfortable doing ourselves. But then what? Most handymen or contractors don’t want to do these little jobs, so we are left trying to figure out who might be willing to do the work. Handyman on Purpose…
Read MoreStorage Solutions Across the Spectrum
One feature a home can never have too much of is storage. Everyone needs space to store a wide variety of items- holiday decorations, books, movies, photo albums, prized collections, and the list could go on and on. What happens when these items take more space than you have? One solution is creating more storage…
Read MoreThree areas to update before you sell your home
Right now is a great time to sell your home; the weather is beautiful, schools are out, and interest rates are low, so people are looking to buy! If you are thinking about putting your home on the market, here are a few ways to get ready to sell without breaking the bank. #1 –…
Read MoreRenovate. Restore. Refresh.
As we look forward to making our reemergence into the world and getting back to normal, we are still going to be spending a lot of time in our own outdoor spaces. I know, personally, I have appreciated my quarter acre and playset more in the last two months than I ever have. As we…
Read MoreDoing Business Differently During the Great Quarantine of 2020
The quarantine has affected all of us in many different ways. Some folks have been laid off or furloughed, while others work from home. Stay-at-home parents are dealing with more time with the kids and trying to keep things quiet for the conference call in the other room or even the same room. Working parents…
Read MoreFive things to do with your tax refund that you won’t regret by June
Tax refunds can disappear just as quickly as they hit your account. There are many things that you can choose to do with your refund. Investing your refund back into your home is one of the best ways to not only improve your daily life but also increase the value of your home. Here are…
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