Checklist: How to hire a handyman

Finding a good Handyman is kin to finding a good mechanic. Many things can go wrong with your car, same as with your house. A good Handyman can fix plumbing and electrical, he can build small additions, demo walls, paint, tile, and caulk. Before you just grab the first one you see, there are some steps to make sure who you have is who you want. Cont'd...

Finding a handyman for small repairs in Thailand

For those of you who live in Thailand, you will know what a path filled with error and error this seemingly small feat can be. Having lived in Bangkok for over 5 years, I can safely say that I have never had a simple job done to my satisfaction, until recently (but that's another story involving a newly opened home improvement company for another time). So, as I was saying it is one of the most impossible cities to find a decent handyman who actually bothers about his work as much as his pay check. Cont'd...

Avoiding home repair rip-offs

Mention home repair rip-offs, and everyone has a story. Most people have had many unhappy experiences and are more than willing to share their tales of woe. The problem has been around a long time and looks like it will remain. While most government responses to the problem have been ineffective or have actually made the problem worse, there are things that you as an individual can do to protect yourself. Cont'd...