When many homeowners need help with a household task that doesn’t require specific licenses or expertise, they often hire a worker or “handyman” service. These repair professionals have a wide range of skills and knowledge for practical maintenance and installation around the home.
From “odd jobs” to substantial maintenance and repair work, there are service professionals available to help with a plethora of projects.
Drywall repair & installation
Help with drywall, whether during a home remodeling project or following water damage repair, is a common reason to hire “handyman” services. Many repair and maintenance professionals have experience and equipment necessary to handle every step of a drywall installation or repair job.
Fixture replacements
Your home is full of fixtures that might eventually need repair or replacement due to natural wear and tear. Some examples include faucets, lights and kitchen cabinets. While many of these tasks are possible without professional help, even savvy DIY enthusiasts can benefit from hiring an expert with plenty of experience and all the tools.
Appliance repair
Often, it’s much more cost-effective to repair a malfunctioning appliance than to replace it. However, even with online tutorials and commercial repair guides, the task is not always easy. Hiring somebody with general knowledge of major appliances - big and small - can save you time and money on your home maintenance.
Painting
Even homeowners who enjoy painting can’t deny how much easier it is with somebody else there to help. Both interior and exterior painting jobs are commonly included among “handyman” services due to the massive amount of time a professional can help you save.
These are some popular services you might want to hire a professional repair or maintenance worker for. If these or any other home improvement tasks are on your to-do list, check your local options for experienced maintenance specialists.
About the Author
Kimberly Hering
Kimberly Hering's devotion to helping people achieve their real estate goals stems from her genuine enjoyment of the process. Whatever the task, Kimberly makes it her mission to get it done, however she can, without compromising her client's needs. Often, that means thinking outside the box. After working with Kimberly, clients describe her as being Trustworthy, Creative, Patient, Highly Skilled, Attentive to the Process and having a lot of Integrity.
After spending more than 15 successful years working on Wall Street, Kimberly transitioned into Real Estate, joining Alain Pinel Realtors, then moving to Zephyr, now Corcoran Global Living, in 2018. During her career on Wall Street, Kimberly was a Vice President working as an Institutional Equity Salesperson for Montgomery Securities for 10 years. She covered the top money managers throughout the US and Canada. She joined Jefferies & Co as a Senior Vice President managing the Western Region Institutional Sales group, while continuing to cover the top money managers.
Kimberly leverages her extensive experience selling equities to top money managers throughout the US and Canada, to successfully negotiating any Real Estate transaction seamlessly for her clients. Kimberly is well versed in Marin's neighborhoods, towns, cities, and education system.
Living in the Bay Area for 35 years, 25 years in Marin and having 2 sons in local Marin schools, Kimberly spends a lot of time volunteering in the community and serving on various local Boards. Kimberly has a collection of resources ranging from the best local breakfast spots to vetted contractors. With her reliable list of valuable resources, Real Estate experience and unsurpassed knowledge of Marin's many communities, Kimberly can guide her clients through every aspect of a Real Estate transaction seamlessly.
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