Farmhouse Style    Rustic farmhouse interior styles make you feel right at home the moment you walk in the door. This style has been on the rise for several years and it appears the trend isn’t going anywhere. Add some breadboard, open shelves, sliding barn doors, and install a farmhouse sink and you are on … The post An Idea to Spruce Up Your Home Farmhouse Style appeared first on Association of Certified Handyman Professionals ..read more

In a USA Today interview article, Ed Padilla, founder and director of the Association of Certified Handyman Professionals (ACHP) offers some advice about painting gutters. A new coat of paint will give your gutters a boost. READ MORE HERE   Photo by Nathan Franklin on Unsplash The post Can you paint gutters? Yes, here’s how appeared first on Association of Certified Handyman Professionals ..read more

Learn Insider Pricing Secrets for your Handyman Business. ACHP Partner. The post $100K Handyman – Pricing Jobs appeared first on Association of Certified Handyman Professionals ..read more

by Tiffani Sherman Installing a barn door seemed so simple.  The doors look great on HGTV when the hosts hang them on the rail and slide them back and forth. It couldn’t be that hard to do, could it?  Then the door arrived. It was unassembled…….  READ MORE The post How to Get Bids on Home Projects So You Don’t Waste Your Time or Money appeared first on Association of Certified Handyman Professionals ..read more

If you’re considering starting a handyman business, one of the things you’ll need to have is handyman insurance. Insurance is not a place to cut corners when you are starting your business – here are five reasons why every handyman or handywoman needs it: Being a handyman is risky Insurance is good for all businesses to have, and a handyman business is no exception. The job requires risks and requirements that make specialized insurance very smart for financial protection. Working with power tools, fixing electrical problems and dealing with other labor-intensive issues means that accidents m ..read more

At ACHP we realize we’re all in this together. We pray that you stay safe.  Here are some best practices and ideas that may be helpful as you communicate with your customers, followers, and community.   Keep your customers informed. Make sure they’re aware of any changes in your day-to-day handyman operations or modified business hours. Positive thinking produces exceptional outcomes.  Our attitudes and actions to this situation are key in this highly stressful time.  You control your own reaction to the situation.  Stay positive and level-headed ..read more

Credibility is based on several characteristics a professional exhibits that build trust in his or her capabilities.  It’s not always easy to maintain a professional image, but it is necessary for building credibility and trust as a handyman or handywoman professional. https://handymanassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/its_true.mp4 The post Credibility as a Handy Professional appeared first on Association of Certified Handyman Professionals ..read more

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By  Kimberly Hiss Your home is trying to tell you something with all those  rattles,  creaks,  clanks, and squeaks.  Know what to listen for—and when to call for help. READ MORE The post 11 House Sounds You Should Never Ignore appeared first on Association of Certified Handyman Professionals ..read more

Is Your Home Ready for the Fall Season?   Fall is the perfect time to address all of those small things that combine to make a big impact on you and your home. Some maintenance tasks you can probably pull off yourself, while others may require you to call a handyman or handywoman for help. A professional can easily help you tackle this list and in the long run, save you cash and keep your home comfortable.  Take a look at this fall checklist that will help you prepare your home’s interior and exterior for the dropping temperatures.   Eliminate Air Gaps Your windows and doors mig ..read more