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Marthe48

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13. There is a site called Thumbtack

Reply to Orrex (Original post)

Mon Mar 17, 2025, 11:56 AM

Mar 2025

I found a handyman who was literally heaven sent. He and his wife, who was studying to be a doctor did all kinds of odd jobs for me. They moved to Alaska and it was hard to replace them.
But Thumbtack is a good place to look for local help.

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Minor home repair gripe [View all] Orrex Mar 2025 OP

I supposedly got an early season discount for replacement windows and doors which were quoted yesterday. Shermann Mar 2025 #1

My wife summed it up nicely Orrex Mar 2025 #4

I got lucky five years ago and found an old-timer handyman Shermann Mar 2025 #6

Might be cheaper dweller Mar 2025 #2

lol. Possibly. Orrex Mar 2025 #3

It's pretty much the situation dweller Mar 2025 #5

I had to get about 5 shingles replaced. LuckyCharms Mar 2025 #7

Got a guy! Orrex Mar 2025 #8

That's great, Orrex! LuckyCharms Mar 2025 #9

That's good news LogDog75 Mar 2025 #14

You need a repair person, not a company. Look in your free local paper and go from there. efhmc Mar 2025 #10

That's kind of how it turned out Orrex Mar 2025 #11

here in sunny floriduh, pinellas county area onethatcares Mar 2025 #12

There is a site called Thumbtack Marthe48 Mar 2025 #13