Category Archives: Consumer Guide Series

The Value of a Home Inspection

Posted on May 3, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

The purpose of a home inspection is to inform the individual buyer of the current condition of the home. The purchase contract the buyer and seller signed is contingent on the home inspection. A buyer will generally have the option, … Continue reading →

10 Luxury And High-End Kitchen Remodeling Trends

Posted on October 20, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

Now, of course, there are very few of us with an unlimited budget at hand when the time comes to do some kitchen remodeling. But that doesn’t mean we can’t take a look at some of the fancier options available … Continue reading →

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Can You Actually Do The Work I Need Done?

Posted on June 17, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

One big question homeowners have of any contractor is, can you do the work that I need done? Having someone say, “No problem, I can take care of it” is not enough. Anyone you call should be able to show … Continue reading →

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We’re On Time. Guaranteed.

Posted on June 16, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

One way to be confident with your home repair provider is with an on-time guarantee. Home repair contractors are notorious for arriving late… and sometimes a lot late. We’re on time 94% of the time and our craftsmen are issued … Continue reading →

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What You Need To Know And Why You Need To Know It

Posted on June 15, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

Is there anything else I should know? Most people have no idea about the legal issues surrounding having someone do work in their home. Below are some things that you need to know and why you need to know them, … Continue reading →

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Do You Know Where Your Contractor Is?

Posted on June 14, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

Are you available when I need you? While lines of communication can keep job status up to date, it doesn’t mean that the job is the top priority on the other end of the line. Some jobs can wait, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Consumer Guide Series | Tagged home improvement contractor availability, home improvement contractor communication, home improvement contractor guarantees, home improvement contractor service, how to schedule a home repair professional, scheduling a home improvement contractor | Leave a comment

What About The Guarantee?

Posted on June 13, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

Often times, guarantees are only valid if they are in writing. Therefore, you probably don’t come across too many of them. Guarantees tell you what you can expect to receive from us, the quality of service we stand behind and … Continue reading →

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Communication And Job Progress

Posted on June 10, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

Often times when you are trying to contact your repair provider you end up getting voice mail and are in the dark about the status of your job. When will the craftsman be in your home? For how long? And … Continue reading →

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Contractor Wanted: Must Be Family Friendly!

Posted on June 9, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

Handyman Matters considers the comfort and safety of our customers to be of critical importance, so we do criminal record searches for the last seven years in every area where a prospective employee has lived, a nationwide sex offender search, … Continue reading →

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Types Of Quotes: Which Works Best For Your Project?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

Figuring out the pricing of your project is the first and most important task while selecting which contractor to work with. There are different quotes used to best determine the cost of a project. Below is an overview of the … Continue reading →

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