Hassle-Free Handyman

I am a big fan of relevant `how to' books and this one does not disappoint. As a homeowner and busy professional, I'm not too handy around the house nor do I have the time to self teach myself basic repairs and improvements. Therefore, it usually falls on my wife's shoulders to hire someone and me unjustly critiquing her on her decisions and how she goes about it. That is where this book comes in: functional steps to follow will educate and inform the homeowner on how not to be taken advantage of, and what to expect and demand when dealing with servicemen and contractors. As long as she follows through on the advice spelled out in this book, she'll never hear a peep out of me again!

I never knew there were so many things to consider when hiring a handyman! This book taught me so many things about what to look for and what to avoid during the hiring process, how to protect myself with a proper contract, and even outlined various sources for locating the proper handyman. It also dispelled many misconceptions I had about handymen in general. I can now face my home repair and improvement projects with confidence.

After reading this book I feel more confident about hiring a handyman, and am assured not to feel foolish for taking precautions on hiring one. I recommend everyone, especially women, read this book! Not only does it go into depth on the different types of handymen, but also has you checking yourself to see what kind of homeowner you are (a real check up from the neck up) and they provide checklists and handy tips for items around the house.