Since early 2020, home spending has skyrocketed — and so have supply chain disruptions. Factors ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic to the blockage of the Suez Canal have affected material availability, which in turn has increased prices and slowed down home projects. Ultimately, there’s no substitute for home services, and Angi’s Economy of Everything Home…
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How Much to Charge to Paint a House
You can charge between $4,000 and $11,000 or more to paint the interior of a 2,300 square foot home. For the exterior of a 2,500 square foot home, expect to charge $4,000 on average. Several factors go into estimating the cost of a painting project, including labor, the type of wall being painted, method of…
How Much to Charge to Hang Drywall
People typically charge about $1,800, or between $955 and $2,550 to hang drywall. Low-end jobs can run about $450 while high-end jobs reach $5,000 or more. That means you should charge between $1 and $3 per square foot for materials and labor for an average project. Consider these factors when pricing out your services: The…
How Much to Charge for House Cleaning
You should typically charge between $100 to $200 for house cleaning, or between $25 and $90 per hour, per cleaner. You can also charge specifically based on the area of the house you’re tasked with cleaning, which should generally range between $0.05 and $0.10 per square foot. Ultimately, you should charge based on factors like:…
How to Run a Successful Business This Summer
to improve your business. You may want to revamp your website, grow your social media presence, or collect testimonials from past customers to boost your online ratings and reviews. Consider running a seasonal promotion or limited–time offer for the summer months to drive new business as well. Tip: Take advantage of the long days of…
How to Win Jobs with 4 Generations of Homeowners
2019 report by market research firm Epsilon. And studies show that if you want to win their business, it's important to reach out to this group directly. Whether you use voicemail, email or a face–to–face video chat, know that boomers find it important to create an ongoing relationship with the pros they hire. This group…
5 Projects to Fill Your Summer Schedule
As the weather warms up and you start scheduling work for the summer, take a look at the tasks homeowners are booking for the coming months. Knowing which projects homeowners are planning to complete can help you tailor your pitches to win their business—and steer you in the right direction when it comes to marketing…
Five questions for… Caesarstone
5 Reasons Clients Choose the Competition Over Your Business
If you're a business owner, you're always looking for ways to help your company win jobs and stand out from the competition. But if your efforts seem to be falling short, there may be a reason your business is being left behind. From communication issues to customer service struggles, here are a few reasons that…
How to Run a Successful Business for Decades, According to a Pro Who Knows
Howard Molen of HFM Builders knows a thing or two about perseverance. In business since 1980, he's experienced the ups and downs that come with running a small company, and he knows how to use HomeAdvisor to succeed – in the good times, and the bad. “Before the recession of 2008, approximately 5 to 10…
Five Questions for…Schneider Electric
For this first in a series of Industry Q&As on Angi Leads' Pro Resource Center, we caught up with Schneider Electric, a global leader in electrical distribution for nearly two centuries. Schneider provides energy and digital solutions aimed at optimizing efficiency and sustainability. Whether you're an electrician in the field, or work closely with them,…