Q: I’m thinking about starting a handyman business in my home state, but I’m not sure if I need to apply for any special licenses or permits. Does a handyman need a license to operate, and if not, are ...

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 ...

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At some point, every homeowner will need a handyman. From repairing a doorframe to installing shelves, a handyman has the diverse skillset to tackle small or even medium-sized jobs. And turning to a ...

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 ...

Owning any kind of property comes with a steep maintenance curve, and that curve gets steeper the longer you wait to tackle it. No one ever hits pause during the home-buying process to explain that ...

Wendy Utsumi, an attorney with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Regulated Industry Complaints Office (RICO), joins producer/host Coralie Chun Matayoshi to discuss when you can use a ...

How do I know if I need a handyman or a carpenter? David Rios, a Palm Springs interior designer and hotelier, said that he uses both handymen and carpenters frequently in his work. He explained that a ...

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 ...