http://blog.allaroundthehome.com/2009/11/24/contractor-or-handyman-service-how-to-choose/ Tips, articles and ideas for homeowners who are looking to turn their house into the home of their dreams. Sun, 27 Feb 2011 20:30:48 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://blog.allaroundthehome.com/2009/11/24/contractor-or-handyman-service-how-to-choose/comment-page-1/#comment-21818 Lea Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:29:33 +0000 http://blog.allaroundthehome.com/2009/11/24/contractor-or-handyman-service-how-to-choose/#comment-21818 Handyman are hired to do some fixing in the house or remodeling not doing the construction. I think that is what I have understood in the post. Handyman are hired to do some fixing in the house or remodeling not doing the construction. I think that is what I have understood in the post.

]]> http://blog.allaroundthehome.com/2009/11/24/contractor-or-handyman-service-how-to-choose/comment-page-1/#comment-21813 Frank Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:31:37 +0000 http://blog.allaroundthehome.com/2009/11/24/contractor-or-handyman-service-how-to-choose/#comment-21813 People don't use their neighborly resources anymore - every neighborhood has husbands and there has to be at least one that is handyman oriented. It could be cheaper, potentially even free, or trade something for their services, or they might know of a great handyman who would do the right job. Some handymen in my area charge just to come assess the project, which isn't a necessary charge... People don’t use their neighborly resources anymore – every neighborhood has husbands and there has to be at least one that is handyman oriented. It could be cheaper, potentially even free, or trade something for their services, or they might know of a great handyman who would do the right job. Some handymen in my area charge just to come assess the project, which isn’t a necessary charge…

]]> http://blog.allaroundthehome.com/2009/11/24/contractor-or-handyman-service-how-to-choose/comment-page-1/#comment-21800 Tori Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:55:23 +0000 http://blog.allaroundthehome.com/2009/11/24/contractor-or-handyman-service-how-to-choose/#comment-21800 You can actually answer this question while you are on the phone with potential contractors. Describe the project and they'll tell you if their expertise is required, or if general handy work is in order. Many specialized contractors won't even bother with a project that is beneath their skill level. You can actually answer this question while you are on the phone with potential contractors. Describe the project and they’ll tell you if their expertise is required, or if general handy work is in order. Many specialized contractors won’t even bother with a project that is beneath their skill level.

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