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Handyman or Licensed Contractor? How to Tell Which Your Job Needs
In Virginia, a handyman can take a job worth $1,000 or less that involves no electrical, plumbing, HVAC or gas work. A j...
Do You Need Insurance as an Independent Handyman or Cleaner?
Virginia doesn't require insurance to get a contractor or tradesman license, and house cleaning has no state license at ...
How to Get Great Reviews Without the Awkward Ask
The easiest way to get more reviews is to ask every customer at the end of the job, while they're looking at the finishe...
Hurricane Season Prep for Northern Virginia Homes
Northern Virginia's hurricane risk is mostly inland: heavy rain, flooding and falling trees, not coastal storm surge. La...
When to Seed Your Lawn in Northern Virginia
Late summer through mid-fall — roughly August through October — is the best window to seed a cool-season lawn in Norther...
Which IKEA Furniture Is Worth Hiring Someone to Assemble?
Small, single-box pieces — a side table, a basic bookshelf, a simple chair — are usually quick enough to assemble yourse...
Walking Your Dog in Summer Heat: Pavement, Water and Timing
Test the pavement with your own hand before you walk your dog on it: if you can't hold your hand there for about 10 seco...
AC Not Cooling? What to Check Before You Call
Before you call for AC repair, four checks take a few minutes and don't need any tools: the thermostat, the air filter, ...
Dog Walker, Pet Sitter or Boarding: Which Does Your Pet Need?
Choose a dog walker when your dog needs exercise and a break while you're out for the day. Choose a pet sitter when you'...