Hiring the right person for the job is very important.

Choosing A Handyman
Written by Elizabeth Wood
Editor In Chief, United Home Improvement

Are you like the other million and some homeowners that need a handyman to provide home repairs and property maintenance? Sometimes it's something simply as in painting a surface, fixing a hole in the wall or remodeling the bathroom. Often times it is something silly like a broken faucet or loose banister. There is constantly something that needs repairing. Unfortunately in today's world it can be extremely difficult to find a qualified professional in your area that can work with your budget.

Before hiring a handy man, there a few steps that are recommended to ensure that your needs be met. First and foremost, depending on the laws in your state, always make sure to check for a valid and current license upon having work done. It is also important to make sure that your handyman is properly insured. Below are a few additional steps to keep in mind:

• Make a detailed list of everything that you would like to have done, and be prepared to present this organized list to your handyman during a pre-screening and upon arrival. You want to make sure that the handyman you hire has the skills to successfully perform the tasks required of him. Also, presenting your handyman with an organized...more