Should you DIY or hire a pro to hang Christmas lights?

• <div><p>You can tackle hanging Christmas lights yourself with the right tools, accessories, and a trusted friend or neighbor. You’ll need to purchase a ladder (<b>$100 to $300</b>), clips (<b>$10 to $20</b>), hooks (<b>$10 to $15</b>), and lights (<b>$25 to $100 per string</b>).</p><p>Otherwise, you should hire a trusted <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/holiday-decorators/">holiday light installer</a> near you. You’ll pay an average price of <b>$200 to $650</b>, but you’ll have peace of mind knowing that the job is done correctly and safely. </p></div>

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Q: What is a professional handyman called?

• <div><p>A handyperson is the professional term used to describe professional fixers who can tackle a wide range of general home repairs. Some pros may prefer to use the term handyworker, handyman, or handywoman, so we recommend politely asking your pro how they would like you to identify them during the project.</p></div>

Q: Which contractors should you tip?

• <div><p>In most cases, it&rsquo;s not necessary to tip a contractor, as it&rsquo;s not customary or expected from most home improvement, renovation, or construction professionals. However, if a worker goes above and beyond, stays late to meet a deadline, works on a holiday weekend, or gives you exceptional service, you might choose to tip them.</p></div>

Q: How do you find a reputable handyman?

• <div><p>You can find a reliable handyperson by looking at professionals in your area and ruling out companies with poor reviews online. Next, check each handyperson on the Better Business Bureau to see if they have a history of complaints and rule out those that do. Finally, you can contact each handyperson to ask the following qualifying questions:</p><ul><li><p>What is your hourly rate?</p></li><li><p>Are there any jobs you can&rsquo;t tackle?</p></li><li><p>Are you fully insured?</p></li><li><p>How many years of experience do you have?</p></li><li><p>Do you have references I can contact?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Does a handyperson need to be insured?

• <div><p>While handypeople do not need to be licensed in many places, you should only hire insured pros for any home improvement work. Your handyperson should have active liability coverage that protects them and you in the case of an error or accident. Furthermore, if they have employees on your property, they should also have workers&rsquo; compensation insurance. If you hire an individual or a company that is not insured and they damage your property, have an accident while on the job, or become injured on your property without insurance, you can be held financially liable.</p></div>

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Reviewed in March 2025
I recently hired Caspian BuildWorks for some work at my home, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results! They were professional, efficient, and highly skilled in every aspect of the job. The team handled interior and exterior painting with incredible attention to detail, leaving a...
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Reviewed in March 2025
The handymen service was professional and helpful. So good. I will hire them again whenever I need handymen.
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Reviewed in March 2025
They painted the basement of my house a couple of days ago. They did an excellent job and look worked very quickly. Thanks guys 😊
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Reviewed in March 2025
Very Profesional, good job and clean at all time very reasonable price. I Would use them and recommend them.
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Reviewed in October 2023
By far the hardest working and most fair company I have ever hired very honest and trustworthy will for sure keep hiring for years to come
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Reviewed in April 2025
Great. He was very professional and knowledgeable. He identified problems and repaired what he could within budget and time frame.
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Reviewed in July 2015
Pete is not only an excellent handyman, he really cares about helping you! I was high and dry without a sink, (as my contractor left on a Wednesday and told me he wouldn't be back until Monday) I had been tore up for what seemed like an eternity, and the thought of going that long without my...
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Reviewed in May 2014
Pete is great and absolutely the best handyman we have encountered. He always gives us options and explains the best path to take in repairs or replacement regarding home maintenance. He is still doing jobs for us, the following has been completed: Installed new garbage disposal - gave...
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Reviewed in March 2016
Pete lived up to his reputation as a do-it-all handyman who is both knowledgeable and does great work. I contacted him in the Fall for some work that included fixing a couple of plaster walls that had water damage and repairing a swinging external gate that had come loose from its support....
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Reviewed in December 2013
We have been having Pete for almost 4 years since 2009. The best service we have ever had. Our previous handyman repaired things and broke the other and left without doing anything. We Will have Pete for lifetime and hope he never retires. He is very Professional, patient, polite and he takes...
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