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OldHippieChick

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13. I've used both Homeadvisor and

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Wed May 2, 2018, 05:42 PM

May 2018

thumbtack for recommendations. Each gave me a minimum of 3 names. They all come w/ referrals and bios. Very helpful. Most have been very much worthwhile. Once I chose a handyman and they worked well for a while, but then screwed me on a disposal. My loss was less than $100, so don't feel too badly. Have used for lawn care, housecleaning, fence-building, gutter-cleaning and handyman. My son uses them to advertise his services as a tutor.

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Question about homeowning. I'm thinking of buying a house. [View all] raccoon May 2018 OP

Depends on what area of the country you live in, and what part of that state. shraby May 2018 #1

SC but urban area. nt raccoon May 2018 #6

Get multiple estimates. Ask neighbors. Check sites like Angie's List. Cattledog May 2018 #2

You're recommending right wing angies list? we can do it May 2018 #5

Just ask my brother. He knows everything....:) dameatball May 2018 #3

You might try posting this OP in the DIY & Home Improvement Group. CottonBear May 2018 #4

You can't, its entirely subjective. procon May 2018 #7

Do research on the net of any one you consider hiring angstlessk May 2018 #8

Get more than one bid but don't take the cheapest neccesarily...also I had people do Demsrule86 May 2018 #9

Raccoon: Columbia here SCantiGOP May 2018 #10

DIY mythology May 2018 #11

And don't forget YouTube. FuzzyRabbit May 2018 #14

first mercuryblues May 2018 #12

I've used both Homeadvisor and OldHippieChick May 2018 #13

I had a cement slab poured recently. Caliman73 May 2018 #15

I use the following site a lot: LuckyCharms May 2018 #16

Best advice: Ask your realtor ProudLib72 May 2018 #17

Overcharging in the field of handymen is difficult to quantify. NCTraveler May 2018 #18

I'm a contractor, when I do my estimates I double-check Homewyse. CaptainTruth May 2018 #19

After 25 years, it's not the American Dream. Watch the Adam Ruins Everything on homeownership. TheBlackAdder May 2018 #20