All isn't lost! Resist the temptation to pick up the phone book and start leafing through it, looking for nearby handymen or general contractors. There are better ways to find good, reputable ...

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Dear Savvy Senior: How can a senior citizen find a good dependable handyman to do some work around the house? I'm 76 years old and have had some bad luck lately with handymen who either don't show up ...

It’s a great question. Finding a good home repair/handyman can be a bit of a crapshoot. How do you find someone who will return your calls or texts, show up on time, do the job right and finish it, ...

Can you offer us seniors any tips for finding a good handyman to do some work around the house? I’m 71 and have had some bad luck lately with handymen who either don’t show up or don’t finish what ...

Shutterstock The old cliché about good help being hard to find is particularly true when looking for a handyman or general contractor for a small job. Handy people tend to prefer big, expensive ...