Owning any kind of property comes with a steep maintenance curve, and that curve gets steeper the longer you wait to tackle it. No one ever hits pause during the home-buying process to explain that ...

While handymen can handle many household repairs, they might not be licensed for some projects, like plumbing or electrical work. If he or she isn’t licensed, hire a specialized contractor who is, or ...

Wendy Utsumi, an attorney with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Regulated Industry Complaints Office (RICO), joins producer/host Coralie Chun Matayoshi to discuss when you can use a ...

WATERFORD -- There are a lot of good handymen out there. It's also fairly easy to slap a sign on your truck and call yourself one. So how do you know if the person you're hiring will do the job ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Founder and CEO, Ryan Serhant is a real estate and tech entrepreneur. Sometimes, finding the perfect listing is just the start of ...

From a leaky faucet to an entire kitchen remodel, homeowners requiring repair or renovation work have several factors to consider. And whether to use a handyman or a general contractor tops the list.