Tried an App Handyman? Here’s Why Licensed Beats It
Quick take before you read on: The first handyman did a great job, but you never learned their name. The second one left you feeling uneasy. If you’re tired of not knowing who’s showing up next, you’re not alone. On-demand apps can’t promise you the same technician twice. It isn’t bad luck. It’s a structural […]
A Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist
Last fall, a homeowner in Crofton called about a furnace that wouldn’t kick on. It happened the night the first cold snap hit, with her kids sleeping in sweatshirts and the house with no heat. The furnace itself was fine. Nobody had swapped the filter since spring, and the unit shut itself down rather than […]
How to Know If You Need a Handyman or General Contractor
Quick Take: You’ve got a leaky faucet, a rotted door frame, or maybe a whole kitchen you’re ready to gut. Either way, you’re trying to figure out who to call. The words “handyman” and “contractor” get thrown around like they mean the same thing, but in Maryland, they don’t. One comes with a legal license […]
