When many homeowners need help with a household task that doesn’t require specific licenses or expertise, they often hire a worker or “handyman” service. These repair professionals have a wide range of skills and knowledge for practical maintenance and installation around the home.
From “odd jobs” to substantial maintenance and repair work, there are service professionals available to help with a plethora of projects.
Help with drywall, whether during a home remodeling project or following water damage repair, is a common reason to hire “handyman” services. Many repair and maintenance professionals have experience and equipment necessary to handle every step of a drywall installation or repair job.
Your home is full of fixtures that might eventually need repair or replacement due to natural wear and tear. Some examples include faucets, lights and kitchen cabinets. While many of these tasks are possible without professional help, even savvy DIY enthusiasts can benefit from hiring an expert with plenty of experience and all the tools.
Often, it’s much more cost-effective to repair a malfunctioning appliance than to replace it. However, even with online tutorials and commercial repair guides, the task is not always easy. Hiring somebody with general knowledge of major appliances - big and small - can save you time and money on your home maintenance.
Even homeowners who enjoy painting can’t deny how much easier it is with somebody else there to help. Both interior and exterior painting jobs are commonly included among “handyman” services due to the massive amount of time a professional can help you save.
These are some popular services you might want to hire a professional repair or maintenance worker for. If these or any other home improvement tasks are on your to-do list, check your local options for experienced maintenance specialists.
Teresa's beginnings were at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. She was child #5 of 8 and born into an Air Force family that moved all over the United States but usually ended up back in the Washington, D.C. area. Teresa attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and received her bachelor's degree in business from George Mason University, in Fairfax, Virginia. Some of her prior careers include: computer buyer in Fairfax, Virginia; Deputy Clerk at the U.S. District Court in Denver, Colorado; Police Officer in Steamboat Springs, Colorado; and Bed & Breakfast owner in Stowe, Vermont. Teresa obtained her license as a Realtor® in 1998. She has been through many ups and downs in this profession and continues to learn every day. She very much enjoys the real estate profession and the wonderful people she has met and assisted along the way. In order to serve her clients and customers, Teresa continually attends classes and seminars. Some of her Designations and Certifications include:
Teresa has also served and continues to serve on several boards:
In 2007, Teresa was named Vermont Realtor of the Year.Teresa and her husband, a local attorney, moved to Stowe in 1987. They had two sons and Stowe has been their home for the past 36 years. She still feels the Stowe area is a wonderful place to raise a family, there's always something going on. Teresa can often be found behind the lens of her camera documenting the beauty of the area and its many events.As an update, Teresa's older son is now a Doctor/resident at the University of New Mexico's Emergency Management Program. Her younger son graduated from James Mason University and currently resides in Chicago, IL as a supervisor for OKTA.