Home repairs and maintenance doesn't have to be frustrating, difficult or expensive. Handy American has put together a growing collection of great DIY tips, insightful project planning guides and information on what to look for when hiring a contractor to help with repair and maintenance projects you are not capable of doing yourself. If you are looking for help, you can visit our contractor directory to find top-rated, local contractors.

• Appliance Repair • Baby Proofing	• Black Mold • Cleaning	• Handyman • Home Repairs	• Snow Removal

Appliance Repair & Maintenance	TOP

	Appliance Maintenance and Repair for Homeowners This thought provoking 1,263-word article serves as a guide for homeowners with appliance repair issues. Not only offering DIY and preventative maintenance tips for most major appliances, but advice on limitations for tasks best left to a professional, as well.

Baby Proofing	TOP

	Is Your Home Babyproof? Join the Global Effort for Child Safety This informative 1,228-word article provides homeowners with ways to help keep their child safe from disaster inside the home. Included are tips for childproofing areas outside the home, as well.

Black Mold Removal	TOP

	Black Mold and Mildew; a Serious Health Hazard Requiring Expert Intervention Black mold and mildew can spell serious trouble, with high stakes for homeowners; including serious health risks. This article educates readers about mold and mildew; identifying a problem if one exists, and what to do about it.

Cleaning	TOP

	Professional Carpet Cleaning Services - Your New Carpet's Best Friend This informative article stresses to homeowners the importance of regular carpet cleaning services, beginning day one for new carpet. Also covered are the unique care needs of specialty fiber carpets.

	Air Duct Cleaning; an Informed, Sensible Approach With so many conflicting statements on the importance of air duct cleaning, it is hard to know for sure whether having your HVAC system ducts checked annually is worth the expense, or not. This 1,074–word article cuts to the quick; offering EPA guidelines and helpful tips for homeowners everywhere.

Handyman	TOP

	Finding Trusted Handyman Professionals; Research and Hiring Tips Locating trusted handyman professionals for reliable handyman services isn’t nearly as difficult as you might think. Besides, researching for the most reliable handyman services possible is beyond important. It could be critical to protecting your investment in home and family; emotionally, physically, and financially.
	Handyman License Requirements; How to Become a Licensed Handyman Handyman license requirements to become a handyman contractor are mandated state to state. Even in states that do not require a handyman contractor license, a handyman business license may be needed before services can be rendered.
	Handyman Services If you’re a busy homeowner and you’re having trouble keeping up with all the projects and chores around the house than you should seriously consider hiring a good handyman. While hiring a good handyman can be pretty difficult, it’s pretty safe to say that it’s well worth the effort considering all the time you stand to inherit.

	Do-It-Yourself Plans Do it yourself plans can save thousands of dollars in a few short years. All it takes is itemizing the projects that need to be done around the home and planning out each project. Even of the homeowner does not have the skills there are many opportunities to pick them up like libraries, free seminars at building supply stores and do it yourself websites.
	How to Replace a Toilet Seat This article takes homeowners through each step of purchasing and installing a new toilet seat. The two different shapes of toilet seats are covered. The types of toilet seat materials are covered in detail, with advantages and disadvantages pointed out. The removal of the toilet seat is also covered.
	Project Planning Tools for Professional Handyman Results Preparing for a DIY home repair or remodel, but a little wary about what to expect? Why not make use of the project planning tools of the pros, who know that skill and experience are only half the magic formula for success. This 538-word article inspires the reader about the importance of proper planning and good choice making; for an intelligent, swift, and economical home remodel even a novice can handle.
	How To Find A Good Handyman One of the first things we recommend you do is to put together a list of three to five handymen depending on the size of the project. If you have a smaller project then you can get away with fewer names but for a larger project you’ll probably want more names so you can be a little more thorough with your research.
	Hire Handyman Services to Save Time and Money Handyman services can help people of all walks of life. From seniors to young families and corporate executives, there are many people who have better things to do with their time than complete home repairs and upgrades. And handymen can help you save money by completing the task in a quick, straightforward manner. They’ll also be able to do it right the first time, cutting back in hassles and added costs. Invest in the upkeep and improvement of your home by hiring handyman services to help you out.
	Call One Phone Number and Handyman Services Will Do the Job Right It makes sense to call in a handyman services when you have a project (or projects) within your home. Small repairs, renovations, odd jobs and installation are all easily handled with just one phone call to a handyman services department. This move will save you time, money and plenty of headaches. Get home improvements done right with these talented contractors.
	Finding the Right Handyman Services Many people rely on handymen to do their repairs at home. If you are one of them, it’s imperative that you know who will be handling the job for you. This article will help you look for the ideal handyman with focus on hiring only licensed and insured handymen in your locality.
	How To Find a Handyman Services Company You Can Trust Handyman services can help you shrink that lengthy to do list and take care of those household repairs. Start by asking for referrals and be sure to get references off of each company, whether referred or not. Evidence of skilled workmanship will instill trust and sourcing out a local handyman firm is important. Once you have hired their services, you will likely find more and more projects to keep them busy. The work of a skilled handyman is almost never done.
	Hire Handyman Services for These Three Essential Spring Tasks Spring is a busy time, filled with indoor and outdoor tasks that must be done. From cleaning out the eaves to installing storage solutions and building backyard structures, handyman services firms can help get this season’s jobs done quickly and professionally. They have the skills and knowledge you need for design, materials and labor, helping you get your home ready for the warm season to come.

Home Repairs	TOP

	Home Maintenance Home maintenance and repair is much like a looking after a vehicle or any other mechanical device. There are units that have to be checked to avoid both premature wear. The old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is a worthwhile mantra for maintaining a home. To keep the guess work out of home maintenance there are handyman services which can handle this for you.

	Common Ways to Insulate and Winterize Home Components; Important Tasks Frequently Overlooked This 971-word helpful article guides homeowners through the autumn process to insulate and winterize home components against the ravages of winter. Included is common information on how to winterize a house, along with often overlooked tasks.

	Mobile Home Problems This 1,222-word article sheds light on common problems associated with mobile home repair and renovation. Included are mobile home repair and set up tips for DIY homeowners.

Snow Removal	TOP

	Snow Removal Options – Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow! One thing is certain about winter in many areas of the world – it brings snow accumulation and the necessity of snow removal. This 927-word informative article gives thoughtful information about dealing with the troublesome worry of snow accumulation. Including commercial and homeowner snow removal equipment, options, and pricing.