For an aspiring handyman, obtaining a license is an important part of launching a business in the world of home repairs and improvements. Although handyman license requirements vary from state to ...

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 ...

For some people, the words #HoneyDoList are welcomed with vigor. But, for some, those same words conjure up dread and denial! If you are not a person who relishes the challenges of fixing, repairing ...

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 ...

Looking for a gift for the husband that can fix just about anything? Or maybe you're just hoping they will finish those home improvement projects. In either case, here are 17 of the most perfect ...

As I put a ladder up against the front-porch roof one day last month, my neighbor shouted from across the street, “Painting the house?” “Nope,” I said. “Painting the gutters.” She was perplexed, ...