I can say that we had more than a few contractors at our home over the years, and have even asked a few to leave. One because we found beer cans in the back yard. Another because we saw what a shabby job he was doing. Another because it took him months to even start the job after many promises and then he would not return our calls.

We have had the best of luck with local, insured, handy men. So to me, anyone who has numerous recommendations is someone that I would consider to come to my home.

I find beer cans in my back yard all the time.:p

Beer cans, maybe on the grill or the table outside or the end table in the family room but not out in the yard. They're worth 10 cents a piece here, I don't have money to throw around.

LOL,I GUESS YOUR RIGHT.:p

Only Diet Pepsi cans in my back yard. I do get one MGD 64 about one a month.

If only gin came in cans <sigh>:beer:

Insured? I am not sure what you mean. Insured for replacement if this handyman blows up your house? Insured if he falls off your roof and breaks his leg?

Dont know about your state but out here in Kalifornia that "handyman" can not legally enter into a contract for more than $500. I dont think you could get much done to your house for that. And, of course YOU would have to pay his his with-holding and payroll bennies , you know unemployment insurance, worker's comp, social security..... is that something you would do, I mean LEGALLY employ this "handyman" as opposed to hiring a qualified and established builder?

As far as the beer cans scattered through your yard, my feelings on that (although I havent drank in 25 years) beans come in a can and beer in a pitcher and anything any different is just wrong! LOL

Been in the insurance industry for 16 years, a corp ins auditor for the last 9, started a business appraising cars n guns about 2 years ago, also are a FFL (Class 1) dealer, NRA Basic Pistol, Refuse To Be A Victim & NC Concealed Carry Handgun instructor. Here recently a bulgin disc in my neck has taken me outta auditin as I can't take the keying but am still teaching and expanding the business.

Note to self: never get Crystal mad at self.:p

Or better yet,never sell Crystal a used car.;)