Like many handymen, Zach Laurie got into the trade out of necessity. It was 2008, the start of the recession. “I quit my job,” Laurie says. “There was an economic downturn. I spent a couple of years ...

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 ...

What’s the best way to find a good handyman or tradesman that can help with small jobs around the house? It’s a great question. Finding a good home repair/handyman can be a bit of a crapshoot. How do ...

TaskRabbit is an on-demand app that lets users hire people to complete various household tasks. Think of it like Uber for chores. Stacy Brown-Philpot, the company’s CEO, said over the next six months, ...