5 Tips for the Perfect Pitch
If you’re preparing an estimate for a homeowner, you’re probably not the only pro in the mix. In fact, most industry professionals advise homeowners to consult with at […]
4 Ways to Get Good Publicity From Bad Reviews
4 Ways to Get Good Publicity From Bad Reviews By: HomeAdvisor Has a past customer posted a negative online review about your business? Don’t sweat it. With the right […]
HomeAdvisor ROI
My husband and I have owned three homes. In each place we’ve lived, soon after buying the house, we’ve ended up doing renovations or repairs. We made these changes to […]
Moving and Packing Tips and Tricks
It’s that time of year again when many of us are getting ready to move into a new home. Moving can be very exciting with the new sights to see, […]
Losing Customers: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3
Are you setting yourself up for failure? No matter how hard you work to win and keep business, there are simple things you can do — sometimes without even realizing […]
Renovations and Homeownership
In every home my husband and I have owned, we’ve done some sort of renovation, home improvement or home repair project. In some instances we did this to make our […]
At Home With…Randi Dukes of Dukes and Duchesses
We caught up with Randi, one of our favorite lifestyle bloggers. Here’s a bit about her: Blog: Dukes & Duchesses Hometown: Currently – Flower Mound, TX {a suburb of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex} […]
7 Countertop Upgrades that Don’t Require a Remodel
Are your countertops old enough to begin sentences with, “back in my day?” Here are seven quick upgrades to bring your countertops into the 21st century — without spending a […]
Packing Wine Glasses 101
By NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Laura McHolm Let’s toast to spring! Spring brings new bright green buds and flowers, but another sign of spring that you may not notice is the […]
Out-of-The-Box Kitchen Tile Ideas
After spending weeks clearing the clutter from my home, organizing each room, and giving the entire house a thorough cleaning, I still felt like the interior of my home was […]
14 Surprising Services HomeAdvisor Can Help You Tackle
When Superstorm Sandy blew through my neighborhood in 2012, it left our family of four without power. Unable to leave our street because of trees down in every direction, moving […]
Ready, Set, Spring Clean! 6 Apps to Turn Clutter Into Cash
This post originally appeared on LearnVest. It’s almost time for your yearly spring refresh, and whether you’re swapping out your seasonal wardrobe or sprucing up a winter-dreary home, now is the […]
4 Tips for Hiring Your Next Contractor
Hiring someone to work inside your house can be intimidating and overwhelming. This person will likely have access to you, your family and your belongings, so you need to make […]
The Truth About Why Instagram Really Matters For Design Pros
Instagram is more than a place to gawk at photos of beautifully composed plates of food. On Instagram, the amount of followers you acquire can translate to real business leads. […]
8 Times When It’s Smarter to Rent a Home Than to Buy
This post originally appeared on LearnVest. Despite the bruising housing market crash of 2008, home ownership still ranks up there with a successful career and happy family life as a key […]