Sometimes, uplifting a community takes just a fresh coat of paint. For a week in June, That 1 Painter gave away an estimated $1 million worth of paint and labor to businesses and residents across the nation who were in need of one. By Kelsi Trinidad
Through both the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 global pandemic, the home improvement industry has proven to be very resilient. That trend is expected to continue due to higher interest rates, lower levels of available land and new home builds. By Shelby Green
Since 1998, Ace Handyman Services has been transforming the home improvement industry by providing professional, reliable services to its customers and creating unique opportunities for skilled craftsmen. By Shelby Green
At the age of 19, Nick Lopez began painting houses during his summer breaks while attending Michigan State University to help finance his education expenses. Upon graduation, Lopez moved back to his native Denver to create his own painting company and make his mark on the home-improvement industry. By Kelsi Trinidad
In 2019, Ace Hardware acquired Handyman Matters, to create Ace Handyman Services. This service connects the consumer with multi-skilled craftsmen, who are experienced, reliable, efficient, and provide superior service at reasonable rates. By Elice Morgenson
When Andy Bell founded Handyman Matters in 1998, he understood the importance of providing home repair services based on integrity and a simple code of ethics: making and keeping promises to homeowners. He also recognized that the home-repair segment represented a tremendous opportunity for growth. By Lizzy Yeserski
Some of the most exciting industries in which to start a business this year involve anything related to home-improvement or auto repair. Regardless of how the recovery goes and how quickly some local businesses open, travel will be limited or still just not an option for many Americans. It is likely that few will be flying off to Paris this summer. By Jack Monson
An upgraded bathroom, fresh landscaping or a new in-ground pool may top a homeowner’s wish list. Economic good fortune, however, is usually what dictates what items are “needs” and which are “wants,” so some home-improvement dreams do not always become reality. By Rochelle Miller
If working in an office all day seems confining, Honest Abe Roofing offers an exciting opportunity. And this franchise requires no experience in the home-improvement industry. By Rochelle Miller