House Doctors Franchise Press Releases and Franchise News

Handymen Unite
The deck was a wreck. The kitchen faucet was leaking. The siding was loose, and the garage door was useless. Barbara Bultman was surrounded with fix-it jobs in her 1930s Bogota house, but she could... more (9/4/2005)

Katrina Has Far-reached Effects
Even though the destruction of Hurricane Katrina is 1,100 miles away, the devastation and tragedy have been felt locally. Billy Quirk, owner of House Doctors, is originally from Louisiana and trav... more (9/2/2005)

Time To Ready Homes For The Winter
Oh, it seems just like yesterday that I offered tips on how to get our homes ready for the spring and summer months. Alas, it's September and time to get busy with those fall projects that will pr... more (9/2/2005)

Renovation Rewards
In this hot market, tales abound of homeowners who, with the help of a good contractor, have flipped their pads for serious cash. In one recent sale in Manhattan, an owner spent $40,000 on renovations... more (8/20/2005)

Illusions Expand Cramped Rooms
What small rooms lack in space is limited only by the size of your imagination. And it doesn't require a major makeover. Renovation and interior design experts say the "space-deprived" ... more (8/13/2005)

Swabbing The Deck
On a sunny day, we'd all rather be lounging on the deck rather than cleaning it. But, at least once a season, it's wise to devote a couple days to cleaning your wood decks. Wood decks requi... more (7/15/2005)

House Doctors Offers Homeowners Advice On How To Have A Worry-free Vacation
Before you go on a well-deserved vacation, take the time to give your home a safety check-up. House Doctors Handyman Service offers advice to homeowners to have ‘peace-of-mind' while they tra... more (7/8/2005)

Tradesmen Learning People Skills To Handle Unexpected
With companies that send their employees into customers' homes - everything from maid services to professional handymen - the odds are, at some point, something unusual or downright strange is goi... more (6/16/2005)

Ready For Vacation? Don't Forget To Protect Your Home
Your family vacation needn't be a coming home party for burglars. While you cruise the highways, hoodlums may patrol your neighborhood streets for homes that look dark and unlived in. Befo... more (6/12/2005)

Spring Is Time For Home Repairs
Homeowners should remember to tackle home repairs in the spring to get the house ready for the upcoming season. "There are simple things at the beginning of the warm-weather seasons to elimina... more (5/14/2005)

Handyman Etiquette: Stay Calm, Avert Eyes
As owner of a Mr. Handyman franchise in Los Angeles, T.L. Tenenbaum has rigid guidelines for the best approach to difficult drywall and plumbing problems. He also has ground rules for other home hazar... more (5/10/2005)

Trying Out Some Dial-a-handyman Services
Hiring a local handyman is a crapshoot -- if you're not haggling over the bill, then you're sweeping up the bits of plaster and dirt that he left on the floor. In a bid to professionalize t... more (1/4/2005)

Here's A List Of Things You Can Do To Keep The Home In Top Shape
Like your car, your home needs routine maintenance to keep it running at its best. With the new year less than a week away, we consulted home repair experts and compiled a list of preventative meas... more (12/26/2004)

The Trick To Choose Contractors
Is your family growing and you need to extend the house? Is your kitchen furniture aging and you want to renew them? Or simply are you looking for a breath of fresh air with some changes in your home?... more (11/21/2004)

Know When To Retreat From Repairs And Hire An Expert To Finish Up
The woman on the other end of the line was "all frantic." Her boyfriend had said he could replace her front door, no problem. But it was getting dark on the Saturday evening that handyman ... more (11/7/2004)

Top Tips To Ensure A Healthy Home This Season
House Doctors and House Medic make house calls - exclusively. The professional handyman service, which specializes in home repair and maintenance jobs around the home, says now is the time to repair s... more (10/25/2004)

Contractors Reap Benefit From Do-it-yourself Trend
Reality TV may be all the rage these days, but fans of popular home improvement shows might be in store for a reality check when they try to tackle a project that looks simple on TV, according to home... more (8/19/2004)

'Handyman' Franchises Ride The Housing Boom
Two years ago, a leaky dishwasher pushed Michael Ferry to the edge. He waited four hours for a repairman to show at his Phoenix-area home and paid nearly $200 for a quick service call to replace an in... more (7/1/2004)