For an aspiring handyman, obtaining a license is an important part of launching a business in the world of home repairs and improvements. Although handyman license requirements vary from state to ...

Q: I’m thinking about starting a handyman business in my home state, but I’m not sure if I need to apply for any special licenses or permits. Does a handyman need a license to operate, and if not, are ...

Q: I need some things done around the house. I need to replace light bulbs and fire alarm batteries that are too high for me to reach. I have a broken drawer in the kitchen and a door that won’t stay ...

As I put a ladder up against the front-porch roof one day last month, my neighbor shouted from across the street, “Painting the house?” “Nope,” I said. “Painting the gutters.” She was perplexed, ...