Having the right tools at home can save you time, money, and stress when small problems arise. While there are many problems best left to the professionals, some of these minor headaches can be fixed with just a few tools.

 Fall is your grace period into the winter months, where prepping for colder days can save you future headaches. In this article, I’ll explain some of the tasks you can tackle before the winter hits. By staying proactive with your home maintenance, you can avoid the frustration altogether and still have time to take advantage of the season.

Have you ever started a home project just to realize you’re in over your head? There are several common problems that you can try yourself without risking any long-term damage to your house. With these, if you get too overwhelmed or realize you don’t have the skillset for it, you can just call your local handyman.

Painting is a relatively inexpensive change you can make to your home with a big impact on its appearance. Think of buying a paint color without careful consideration, like picking an outfit in the dark. You might end up with a fabulous fit, but chances are you’ll step into the light and realize it just doesn’t match.

When something goes wrong in your home, a handyman is usually your first call. Professional handymen typically have experience working on these common problems, and more than likely, they’ve done the job where the homeowners haven’t done anything to prepare.