“I have 50 people calling with zero interest in hiring me. They simply want a free estimate so they can find the cheapest price,” says Alan Archuleta, chairman of the National Associati… ...

Photo: istock.com Who to Hire for Water Heater Installation Deciding whether to hire a handyman to install a water heater will come down to a few specifics about the job.

If you hire his company, the proposal fee is credited toward the job. Though often used interchangeably, remodels and renovations are based on the scope of the project. (Dreamstime/TNS) ...

California, for example, limits handymen to $500 worth of work per day. The cost to hire a handyman can range from $50 to $400, depending on the scope of the job and how long it takes.

Before hiring anyone, call references and go look at the candidate's work. Word of caution: Some handymen are just that — handy. Hire a pro for a remodeling project; hire a handyman for smaller ...

Deciding whether or not to use a handyman might be one of the trickiest things in home ownership.

Most importantly, get some references. Every decent handyman or contractor will be happy to give you a list of people they've worked for in the past, what they've done (and if they're good, they ...

The cost of a handyman project can range from $75 to $5,000 or more, depending on the scope, but many are as low as $50 to $400, according to member reports. TIPS FOR HIRING A HANDYMAN OR CONTRACTOR ...