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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

How many homeowners does it take to screw in a lightbulb? Just one, but when the fixture hangs from a 12-foot ceiling, it’s no joke. Even if you’re the handy type who’s always clambered up ladders and ...