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24 04, 2023

Molly Maid® Celebrates Mother’s Day with The Gift of a Clean Home

Tatyana Stemkovski2023-04-24T10:25:21-04:00April 24th, 2023|Tags: gift of time, Molly Maid, nation's leading residential cleaning franchise, Neighborly, residential cleaning|

Leading Residential Cleaning Company Offers Chance to Win $500 Gift Card for Mom.

WACO, Texas — Molly Maid®, a Neighborly® company, and the leading residential cleaning franchise, is offering children of all ages the opportunity to show their mothers just how much they mean to them by gifting their mom what every mother dreams of for Mother’s Day: a day of relaxation in a freshly cleaned home. For the ninth consecutive year, Molly Maid is hosting their annual “Mother’s Day Clean Home Giveaway” where moms across the nation have the chance to win a free cleaning service from participating Molly Maid franchises.

Now through Sunday, May 14, 2023, people nationwide can enter the “Mother’s Day Clean Home Giveaway” for the chance to win a $500 Molly Maid gift certificate. To enter the giveaway, participants can visit the official entry page on Molly Maid’s Facebook page and submit their names for the chance to be randomly selected. Submissions will be accepted through May 14, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. CT. Five winners will be chosen randomly, each to receive a $500 gift certificate redeemable at any participating Molly Maid franchise location for any offered services.

“All mothers deserve endless appreciation for the things they do each and every day to keep their families in order,” said Marla Mock, President of Molly Maid. “Our Mother’s Day Clean Home Giveaway is just one way to show our appreciation to mothers everywhere because every once and a while, mothers need to rest and allow someone else to do the work.”

Enjoy a consistently fresh and clean home with professional Molly Maid cleanings, and maintain a tidy living space in between with their expert tips. Here are some pro tips to help you clean like a pro:

Always Dust First, Vacuum Last: Dusting first and vacuuming last ensures you round up all the settled dust. The dust particles in the air after dusting can also irritate allergies. Vacuuming after dusting keeps the risk of allergies to a minimum.
Clean One Room at a Time: Cleaning the whole house can be daunting. Tackle one room at a time, giving yourself a quick break after each accomplished task. This will break down a large undertaking into small, achievable goals.
Use a Microfiber Cloth: Microfiber cloths are one of Molly Maid’s favorite cleaning tools because of their efficiency in picking up dust. A damp microfiber cloth rarely leaves behind any dust or lint.
Apply Cleaner to All Surfaces First: Cleaning products take at least 30 seconds to kill bacteria completely. letting chemical products sit on problem areas for a few minutes will start to break down the grime before you get to it.
Clean in a Pattern: The Molly Maid way is left to right, top to bottom. Cleaning in a precise, methodical way ensures you never miss a spot!

To learn more about the Clean Home for Mother’s Day Giveaway, please visit mollymaid.com on the initiative.

To provide that special mom in your life with some time off and a spotless home any time of the year, Molly Maid gift certificates are available for purchase at www.mollymaid.com/gift-certificates.

About Molly Maid®

Molly Maid® is a residential cleaning franchise whose independently owned and operated franchises collectively clean more than 1.7 million U.S. homes annually. Franchising since 1984, there are more than 475 Molly Maid units operating in the United States. Acquired in 2015, Molly Maid is part of Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services franchisor of 26 service brands including Neighborly umbrella service brand and 5,000 franchise owners serving 10 million+ customers in nine countries, focused on repairing, maintaining, and enhancing homes and businesses. Molly Maid established the Ms. Molly Foundation in 1996 to raise awareness and support for victims of domestic violence. Neighborly brands are found at www.neighborly.com or on the Neighborly App. For more information about Molly Maid, visit www.mollymaid.com. To learn about franchising opportunities with Neighborly, visit franchise.neighborly.com.

29 03, 2023

Americans are “plugged in” to EVs in 2023, says Mr. Electric survey

Tatyana Stemkovski2023-03-29T13:06:40-04:00March 29th, 2023|Tags: electrical installation and repair company, home services company, Mr. Electric, Neighborly, residential and commercial customers|

Mr. Electric^®, a Neighborly^® company, leads the charge with comprehensive installation services for homes and businesses.

WACO, Texas — Twenty percent of U.S. homeowners are likely to upgrade or purchase electric vehicles in 2023, according to data from Mr. Electric^®, a Neighborly^® company, which delivers comprehensive electrical services for homes and businesses throughout North America. These results come from a Mr. Electric consumer survey, conducted in February 2023, to gauge consumer sentiment around common electric services, including Electrical Vehicle (EV) charging stations.

When it comes to ease of use, 63% of respondents would most prefer to charge their vehicle at home. Shockingly, only 15% of those surveyed said their workplace provides EV charging stations. While businesses work to meet the needs of EV-owning employees, residential installation is more important than ever.

Recharging your home

Although more than half (53%) of surveyed U.S. homeowners would be likely to install a home charging station after purchasing an electric vehicle (with 26% saying they’d be very likely), 79% do not feel confident about installing one themselves. Mr. Electric aims to guide these homeowners by providing insight into necessary electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and expert installation.

“EVs continue to gain popularity and charging station installations are becoming more in-demand than ever,” said Joel Worthington, president of Mr. Electric. “At Mr. Electric, we’re working hard to address the need for the safe installation of EV chargers by providing expert installation and consultation in addition to comprehensive electrical services in homes and businesses.”

The survey also asked about other ways homeowners can amp up their homes in 2023:

Surge protection – only 14% of U.S. homeowners surveyed have whole-home protection. Power surges can compromise any plugged-in device and whole-home protection helps eliminate risk.
Electrical panels – 44% of homeowners surveyed say that the most appealing benefit of upgrading electrical panels is energy efficiency/cost savings.
Backup generators – In the event of a power outage, home generators help you to stay safe and comfortable until power is restored. Only 23% of surveyed U.S. homeowners currently have a backup generator.
Carbon monoxide detectors – 80% of U.S. homeowners surveyed agree that it’s important to have carbon monoxide detectors in their homes.

“A lot of homeowners don’t realize how important it is to update your electrical panel every 10 years,” said Worthington. “Forty-four percent say the biggest benefit of electrical panel upgrades is energy efficiency/cost savings as an old panel may be draining the system. Among other concerns such as outages, incidents and fires, it’s essential for homeowners to get their panels inspected regularly.”

To learn more about how American’s are plugged into EVs and other survey responses, visit this Mr. Electric blog.

Survey Methodology

This survey was conducted online within the United States by Censuswide on behalf of Mr. Electric, a Neighborly company from February 10-13, 2023, among 2,018 U.S. adults. For more information, please contact Rebecca Sefter at rsefter@gscommunications.com

About Mr. Electric, a Neighborly company

Mr. Electric^®, a Neighborly^® company, is the leading electrical installation and repair company known for its consistent, superior service in the United States and Canada. Mr. Electric^® franchisees provide electrical services to residential and commercial customers at more than 200 locations worldwide. Established in 1994, Mr. Electric^® is part of Neighborly^®, the world’s largest home services company with more than 30 brands and 5,000 franchises collectively serving 12 million+ customers in six countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. Neighborly^® brands are found at Neighborly.com and through the Neighborly App. For more information about Mr. Electric^®, visit MrElectric.com.

About Neighborly

Neighborly^® is the world’s largest home services company with more than 30 brands and 5,000 franchises collectively serving 12 million+ customers in six countries, focused on repairing, maintaining, and enhancing homes and businesses. Through Neighborly.com and the Neighborly mobile app, Neighborly connects consumers to local service providers that meet rigorous franchisor standards across 18 service categories. More information about Neighborly^®, and its franchise concepts, is available at Neighborlybrands.com.

6 12, 2022

Leading Nationwide Property Management Company Launches Property Investment Tool

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-12-06T13:41:18-05:00December 6th, 2022|Tags: Neighborly, property management franchise, Real Property Management, rental homeowners|

Investors can view potential long-term asset wealth generation with new property management tool.

DALLAS — For intentional property investors, the right property management company can take the guesswork out of generating the best return on investment (ROI). Real Property Management, a Neighborly company, has been offering residential property management services throughout North America for more than 30 years, and recently launched the Wealth Optimizer Tool designed to support property investors looking to optimize their rental property’s ROI.

Smart property investors use a variety of metrics to analyze real estate investments. These metrics allow for comparing and tracking performance, but with the metrics, there is a balance of understanding real-world variables. Real Property Management’s Wealth Optimizer Tool is available to anyone and can help investors determine if a property is a good investment. The free property investment tool provides expert data on a rental property’s performance, future capital expenses, helps them analyze the potential of a future purchase and can help analyze the potential of a future purchase.

“Our franchise owners have been offering this type of hands-on assistance for analyzing the potential of a rental property for single and multi-property owners for the past five years. We wanted to build an online, user-friendly calculator that allowed rental-property investors to make their own custom adjustments on parameters,” said Jeff Pepperney, president of Real Property Management. “With access to advanced reporting in this tool, our streamlined processes and one-on-one intel help investors analyze current and future properties to maximize their rental income while minimizing expenses and inefficiencies.”

The interactive report pulls available data on property valuation based on users’ specified investment parameters. The tool allows users to view revenue, expenses, equity changes, cap rate, cash flow, gross yield, annualized return, and cash-on-cash return, in addition to some advanced reporting features. A key feature of the Wealth Optimizer Tool is the option to compare up to three properties when considering adding properties to their portfolio.

“We’re always looking to improve our value-add to property owners and provide comprehensive property management with superior service. This includes preserving investors’ assets and optimizing their ROI,” said Pepperney. “This tool is one more proof point of our brand promise, offering greater visibility into the performance of rental property portfolios.”

Along with helping intentional property investors realize rental property potential through wealth optimization, Real Property Management provides full-service leasing, move-in, and move-out property inspections, property maintenance, management of tenant requests and emergencies, advertising and marketing, tenant screening, accounting, rent collection, legal evictions, and online reporting portals.

To learn more about Real Property Management’s Wealth Optimizer service or to find a local professional, visit https://www.realpropertymgt.com/.

About Real Property Management^®:

Real Property Management, a Neighborly® company, is the largest property management franchise in North America, with more than 30 years of industry expertise providing full-service residential property management for thousands of investors and rental homeowners from more than 400 independently owned and operated locations worldwide. Acquired in 2018, Real Property Management is part of Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services company with more than 30 brands and 5,000 franchises collectively serving 12 million+ customers in six countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. Neighborly® brands are found at Neighborly.com. For more information about Real Property Management, visit RealPropertyMgt.com.

29 11, 2022

Molly Maid® Announces Nationwide Holiday Clean Home Giveaway

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-11-29T09:27:18-05:00November 29th, 2022|Tags: gift of time, Molly Maid, nation's leading residential cleaning franchise, Neighborly, residential cleaning|

The Nation’s Leading Residential Cleaning Company Is Giving Back this Holiday Season by Offering the Chance to win a $500 Gift Certificate.

WACO, Texas — This holiday season, Molly Maid®, a Neighborly® company and one of the nation’s leading residential cleaning franchises, announced its 2022 Holiday Clean Home Giveaway sweepstakes for the eighth year in a row. The franchise is offering consumers a chance to lighten their workload at home by offering an opportunity to win one of five $500 Molly Maid gift certificates. For a chance to win, participants can enter through Holiday Clean Home Giveaway sweepstakes beginning today through December 16.

“One thing everyone seems to run out of during the holidays is time, and that’s something we hope to give back with this giveaway,” said Vera Peterson, President of Molly Maid. “A clean home is a happy home, and the holidays are unfortunately one of the busiest times of the year. With this giveaway, we want to help five families across the U.S. enjoy more time together without worrying about housework.”

Molly Maid offers a variety of services, from one-time cleanings to weekly housekeeping, performed by professional housecleaners you can trust to accommodate all your cleaning needs. Not only are they available to clean your home before a party, but they can also come back to clean up after all the festivities.

To provide someone you know a little break and extra help this holiday season in the home, Molly Maid gift certificates are available at https://www.mollymaid.com/gift-certificates/.

The five $500 Molly Maid gift certificates are redeemable at any participating franchise location for any cleaning service. For the complete contest rules for the Holiday Clean Home Giveaway, visit https://www.mollymaid.com/holiday-clean-home-giveaway-rules2/.

About Molly Maid®

Molly Maid® is a residential cleaning franchise with more than 500 franchise locations that collectively perform more than 1.7 million U.S. home cleanings annually. Franchising since 1984, and acquired in 2015, Molly Maid® is part of Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services company with more than 30 brands and 5,000 franchises collectively serving 12 million+ customers in six countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. Neighborly® brands are found at Neighborly.com and on the new Neighborly App. Molly Maid® established the Ms. Molly Foundation in 1996 to raise awareness and support for victims of domestic violence. For more information about Molly Maid®, visit MollyMaid.com.

9 11, 2022

Dryer Vent Wizard® Celebrates National Sock Day by Donating Socks to Local Shelters

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-11-09T10:29:49-05:00November 9th, 2022|Tags: dryer vent cleaning and maintenance, dryer vent repair and replacement franchise, home based franchise, home services franchisor, Neighborly, owner operated franchise opportunity, residential and commercial clients|

Franchise Owners and Employees across the U.S. Participate in Giving Back to their Communities.

WACO, Texas — To celebrate National Sock Day, Dryer Vent Wizard®, a Neighborly® company, is collaborating with the Sock It To ‘Em Campaign during the month of November through National Sock Day (December 4, 2022), donating socks to homeless shelters across the U.S. to help raise awareness about how sock donations can provide warmth to those in need during the winter season. Socks are the least donated item to homeless shelters, but a much-needed clothing item by those experiencing homelessness and seeking warmth during colder weather.

“We know this time of year can be tough for some people and we’re excited to have the opportunity to collaborate with Sock It To Em Campaign to help provide socks to people in need,” said Jason Kapica, President of Dryer Vent Wizard, a Neighborly company. “Socks are the one article of clothing people may forget about when making a donation but providing a brand-new pair of socks through this initiative can make a real difference.”

Dryer Vent Wizard franchise locations and local communities across the nation are encouraged to take part in this campaign and donate socks through the Sock It To Em Campaign link found here, or at a local homeless shelter.

“We are thrilled that the small business owners at Dryer Vent Wizard and people within their communities are willing to donate new socks to cover the feet of those who need them,” said Susan Lee, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Sock It To Em Campaign. “It’s a great way to get the whole community involved for a good cause that will bring joy and warmth to those in need, and what better time than the Holiday season.”

Sock It To Em Campaign is a nonprofit organization that aims to provide new socks to men, women and children experiencing homelessness and in need. In the past 10 years, Sock It To Em Campaign has given away almost 900,000 pairs of socks in 41 states. Dryer Vent Wizard hopes to work together with Sock It To Em Campaign to reach their 1 million-pair goal for sock donations.

About Dryer Vent Wizard®

Dryer Vent Wizard®, a Neighborly® company, provides professional dryer duct and vent cleaning, inspection, repair, and maintenance services. Dryer Vent Wizard® operates throughout both the United States and Canada with more than 130 independently owned and operated franchise locations. Established in 2011, Dryer Vent Wizard® is part of Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services company with more than 30 brands and 5,000 franchises collectively serving 12 million+ customers in six countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. Neighborly® brands are found at Neighborly.com and through the Neighborly App. For more information about Dryer Vent Wizard®, visit DryerVentWizard.com.

2 11, 2022

Neighborly® Acquires Junk King®, the Nation’s Top-Rated Junk Removal and Hauling Company

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-11-02T15:25:43-04:00November 2nd, 2022|Tags: home based franchise, home services franchisor, Junk King, Neighborly, Neighbourly, owner operated franchise opportunity, residential and commercial clients|

Latest acquisition adds a new service vertical and further solidifies the company’s intent to become the Hub for Home Services for consumers.

WACO, Texas — Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services company, announced today its acquisition of Junk King®, the nation’s top-rated junk removal and hauling company. Junk King has more than 150 locally owned franchises across 32 states and in Canada (as Junk Works®). This acquisition enters Neighborly into an entirely new service vertical and reinforces its position as the Hub for Home Services™.

“At Neighborly, we want to be the mainstream home services a homeowner typically needs on a reoccurring basis,” said Mike Bidwell, President and CEO of Neighborly. “We saw Junk King as another excellent opportunity to expand into a new service vertical with a brand that has a strong reoccurring business model and potential for growth. Junk King is one of a handful of scaled franchised companies operating in the $10 billion junk removal market today.”

Co-founder Michael Andreacchi started the company from his garage in San Carlos, California in 2005 and began franchising it in 2010. Today, the customer-centric brand prides itself on its unparalleled service and its goal to keep 60% of all materials it collects out of landfills by repurposing materials and recycling as much as it can. Junk King’s extra-large trucks — which are 20% bigger than its competitors’ — also work to decrease its carbon footprint while saving customers money at the same time.

“I never would have dreamed that we could grow Junk King into what it has become in the market today,” said Andreacchi. “This is due to the hard work and perseverance of our leadership team and employees, and further reinforced by our franchise owners, who believed in our vision and propelled the brand through their entrepreneurial drive. Now, with the opportunity for Junk King to join the largest home services company in the world, there’s no limit to how large this brand can become, and I’m certain this is the right step for the future.”

Lisa Merry, Chief Operating Officer for Junk King, has assumed a new role as Brand President. Merry has extensive experience in franchising with multiple prior leadership roles at Huntington Learning Centers, Coverall Health-Based Cleaning and School of Rock. Andreacchi will remain connected as an investor and Brand Ambassador for Junk King.

Neighborly recognizes that every associate plays a role in the overall value creation for the company. Junk King employees will be eligible to begin vesting into the Neighborly Associate Equity Program.

Boxwood Partners served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Junk King for the transaction.

For more information about Neighborly’s service brands, visit www.neighborlybrands.com.

About Neighborly®
Neighborly is the world’s largest home services company with more than 30 brands and 5,000 franchises collectively serving 12 million+ customers in six countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. The company operates online platforms that connect consumers to service providers in their local communities that meet their rigorous standards as a franchisor across 18 service categories at Neighborly.com or through the Neighborly App. More information about Neighborly®, and its franchise concepts, is available at Neighborlybrands.com.

About Junk King®

Founded in 2005, Junk King was started by two friends in a two-car garage in San Carlos, California. In 2010, the company began franchising. Today, Junk King is the second largest junk removal company in North America with over 150 units and 70 franchisees. In the next five years, Junk King plans to add an additional 125 franchisees and 400 units in key markets throughout North America. Junk King saves consumers time and money by eliminating unwanted clutter quickly and efficiently. Junk King is best known for its professionalism, advanced technology programs and commitment to recycling, repurposing and reusing materials. The brand is currently the highest rated service business in North America with a net promoter score exceeding 90.

For more information about Junk King, please visit http://www.junk-king.com/. To inquire about franchise opportunities, visit http://www.junk-king.com/franchising/.

15 09, 2022

Neighborly® Named One of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Inc. Magazine for the Fourth Consecutive Year

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-09-15T16:31:51-04:00September 15th, 2022|Tags: home based franchise, home services franchisor, Neighborly, Neighbourly, owner operated franchise opportunity, residential and commercial clients|

World’s largest franchisor of home service brands appears on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list with a three-year growth rate of 93%.

WACO, Texas — Neighborly^®, the world’s largest home services company, announced today its inclusion in the 2022 Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies, marking the fourth consecutive year that the company has been ranked on the list.

Neighborly has grown to more than 30 brands and 5,000 franchise units collectively serving 12 million+ customers in six countries, focused on repairing, maintaining, and enhancing homes. The Inc. 5000 ranking follows other major recognitions the brand has received this year, including 15 Neighborly brands ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500^® and Mike Bidwell, CEO of Neighborly, recognized as Central Plains Entrepreneur Of The Year^® by Ernst & Young. Neighborly’s consistent inclusion in the Inc. 5000 list, in addition to receiving multiple other accolades, is a testament to its growth year-after-year, cementing its status as a leader in the home services industry.

“I’m honored that Neighborly has once again been recognized in the prestigious Inc. 5000 list alongside some of the fastest-growing and most innovative organizations in the country,” said Mike Bidwell, President and CEO of Neighborly. “As Neighborly continues to expand our offerings, our “Done Right Promise” ensures that homeowners will receive the quality of work they trust us to provide every time across every brand. We are honored to have been listed among the best and brightest for the past four years and strive to continue to grow and enrich our homeowners’ lives for years to come.”

The annual Inc. 5000 list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Recognizing the fastest-growing companies in the country, Neighborly ranks with well-known brands including Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many others with national exposure as honorees in the list.

“The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated,” said Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today.”

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc.

More information about Neighborly and its franchise concepts is available at https://www.neighborlybrands.com/. To learn about franchising opportunities with Neighborly^®, visit https://franchise.neighborly.com.

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000

Methodology

Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine’s September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

About Inc.

The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, visit http://conference.inc.com/.

About Neighborly^®

Neighborly^® is the world’s largest home services company with more than 30 brands and 5,000 franchises collectively serving 12 million+ customers in six countries, focused on repairing, maintaining, and enhancing homes and businesses. The company operates online platforms that connect consumers to service providers in their local communities that meet their rigorous standards as a franchisor across 18 service categories at Neighborly.com or through the Neighborly App. More information about Neighborly^®, and its franchise concepts, is available at Neighborlybrands.com.

21 06, 2022

Strike Back with Severe Weather Tips for Lightning Safety Awareness Week

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-06-21T08:44:58-04:00June 21st, 2022|Tags: electrical installation and repair company, electrical services, Mr. Electric, Neighborly, residential and commercial customers|

Mr. Electric®, Residential & Commercial Electricians Share Four Ways to Prepare for Storm Season.

WACO, Texas — Mr. Electric®, a Neighborly® company, a leading electrical installation and repair franchise, is shedding light on the importance of different practices and advice to ensure electrical home safety to kick off Lightning Safety Awareness Week, June 19-25, 2022.

According to The National Weather Service, about 25 million cloud-to-ground lightning strikes occur in the United States each year, and can strike up to 25 miles away from its parent thunderstorm. In addition to this, journalist Nadine El-Bawab reports on behalf of The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that the forecast for hurricane season in the Atlantic is up to 21 named storms this year. With severity increasing, it’s imperative for homeowners to be fully prepared.

“Our main goal during this week is not only to spread awareness, but to emphasize how important preventative measures are,” said Joel Worthington, president of Mr. Electric. “Lightning safety can often get overlooked, which can often be detrimental. We encourage people to make a personal plan for their family and home before a disaster strikes.”

Mr. Electric offers these tips during Lightning Safety Awareness Week:

Surge Protectors: When a sudden increase in voltage occurs, like a lightning strike, surge protectors can safeguard your electrical devices by redirecting the excess voltage through the house’s grounding path. Whole house surge protectors are a smart way to keep all your sensitive electronics and valuable appliances safe from electrical surge damage. However, surge protectors are only effective if your house has proper wiring and grounding. If you are unsure if your home is properly wired and grounded, contact Mr. Electric for an assessment.
Unplug: Stay alert when a storm is headed your way, especially during storm season. This allows you to prepare properly and unplug anything you don’t need during the storm. With an increase in voltage, you want to protect electrical devices by taking preventative measures and unplugging.
Familiarize yourself with the Circuit Breaker: It’s important to remember that electricity is dangerous to mess with, and even if you can figure out the problem, don’t try to DIY electricity. Take the time to learn what each circuit breaker is designed to “trip,” or shut itself off, at predetermined amperage loads. If this limit is reached, the act of the breaker tripping opens the circuit and prevents the flow of current to that particular electrical line or circuit. If you’re experiencing constant trips, it could be an overloaded circuit, short circuit or a ground fault.
Back up the Power: In the event you lose power in your home, a backup generator is a great way to ensure key appliances keep running while you’re sheltering in place. With this level of uncertainty, a backup generator eliminates one less unknown stressor. With severe storms, you could be left without power for hours or days.

Minor electrical damage can lead to bigger issues. An electrical safety inspection of a home after a severe weather event can help catch any unseen issues. Contact your local Mr. Electric with any electrical safety needs and concerns.

About Mr. Electric:

Mr. Electric®, a Neighborly® company, is a leading electrical installation and repair company known for its consistent, superior service in the United States and Canada. Mr. Electric® franchise owners provide electrical services to residential and commercial customers at more than 200 locations worldwide. Established in 1994, Mr. Electric® is part of Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services franchisor of 29 brands and 5,000 franchises collectively serving 10 million+ customers in nine countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses, united under one platform serving 10 million+ customers in nine countries. Neighborly® brands are found at Neighborly.com and through the Neighborly App. For more information about Mr. Electric®, visit MrElectric.com.

3 06, 2022

Neighborly® Heats Up for National Homeownership Month in Raleigh-Durham, One of the Hottest Housing Markets

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-06-03T09:21:27-04:00June 3rd, 2022|Tags: home based franchise, home services franchisor, Neighborly, Neighbourly, owner operated franchise opportunity, residential and commercial clients|

Local Neighborly community of home service experts outlines top projects to help homeowners upgrade their spaces during the most popular season to sell.

RALEIGH-DURHAM, N.C. — An estimated 5.95 million existing homes will be sold in the U.S. in 2022, and Neighborly®, the world’s largest franchisor of home service brands, is calling the hot residential market in Raleigh-Durham one of the top regions for a strong return on the investment.

In conjunction with National Homeownership Month, the most popular time to put a home on the market, the home team for home services at Neighborly just released its guide for the top “Tips for Getting Your Home Market-Ready.”

The Neighborly checklist comes at a perfect time following a joint report from the Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com that ranks Raleigh as one of the top 20 emerging housing markets for investors and homeowners alike.

The checklist includes expert advice from Neighborly’s Raleigh-Durham network of trusted brands and outlines the top professional services that Raleigh-Durham homeowners should consider when preparing their home to sell this summer. These local owner-operators whose teams are vetted in a variety of specific services are also backed by Neighborly’s Done Right Promise™ to ensure the highest quality of work.

The checklist includes but is not limited to projects such as:

Bringing your home up to code
Fixing plumbing issues
Upgrading kitchen appliances
Scheduling a home inspection
Pressure washing the home exterior
Replacing outdated light fixtures
Adding a kitchen pantry

“If you look around your home and see scuffed walls, broken appliances or overgrown flower beds that need attention, these shortcomings can lead to lower offers from a homebuyer even in booming housing markets,” said David Burdine, a local Raleigh-Durham owner of Mosquito Joe of Western Wake County, a Neighborly company. “But not every project has a DIY solution. That’s why our local network of Neighborly home service experts is committed to assisting homeowners in the Triangle area in making the necessary home upgrades needed before their homes hit the market to ease the stress of the selling process, especially during the most popular season to sell.”

In addition to utilizing the checklist, new customers in the Raleigh-Durham area will receive $20 off their first service when scheduling an initial appointment with one of Neighborly’s 17 brands in the area. Terms and conditions apply. Connect with Neighborly by visiting neighborly.com/raleigh-durham or by calling (833) 733-1096.

“Selling a home should be an exciting time for homeowners,” said Mike Bidwell, President and CEO of Neighborly. “Our hope is that with our checklist, Raleigh-Durham residents will trust calling upon our Neighborly service professionals who are driven by our Done Right Promise™ to take care of their home improvement projects, making the experience of putting a home on the market positive and enjoyable.”

For more information about Neighborly’s service brands, visit www.neighborlybrands.com.

About Neighborly®

Neighborly® is the world’s largest home services franchisor of 29 brands and 5,000 franchises collectively serving 10 million+ customers in nine countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. The company operates online platforms that connect consumers to service providers in their local communities that meet their rigorous standards as a franchisor across 18 service categories at Neighborly.com or through the Neighborly App. More information about Neighborly®, and its franchise concepts, is available at Neighborlybrands.com.

5 05, 2022

Neighborly® Steps Up as Raleigh-Durham’s Home Team for Home Services with Guide for which Projects NOT to DIY this National Home Improvement Month

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-05-05T13:07:26-04:00May 5th, 2022|Tags: home based franchise, home services franchisor, Neighborly, Neighbourly, owner operated franchise opportunity, residential and commercial clients|

As local homeowners give their spaces some extra love this month, Neighborly’s community of home service experts ensures your job gets done right.

RALEIGH-DURHAM, N.C. — Neighborly®, the world’s largest franchisor of home service brands and Raleigh-Durham’s hub for home services, just released its guide to the “Top Home Improvement Projects You Should NOT Do Yourself,” just in time for National Home Improvement Month. The checklist provides Raleigh-Durham residents with a comprehensive list of summertime home improvement tasks that can become exceptionally costly or even dangerous when mishandled by homeowners themselves.

The checklist includes expert advice from Neighborly’s Raleigh-Durham network of trusted brands, behind which are the local owner-operators whose teams are vetted in a variety of specific services and are backed by Neighborly’s Done Right Promise™ to ensure the highest quality of work.

The checklist includes but is not limited to projects such as:

Wiring upgrades
Garage door repairs
Irrigation installation
Window tinting
Mosquito control
House painting
Storage solutions

“We often get an opportunity to follow-up on DIY projects that did not work out as intended,” said Bruce Foster, a local Raleigh-Durham owner of Mr. Handyman, a Neighborly company. “Neighborly is a family of home service companies here in the Raleigh-Durham area with experts who are committed to helping educate and assist homeowners to repair, maintain and enhance their property. By doing so, we can help them avoid long-term and potentially more costly repairs while increasing the value of their homes. I am excited to be part of this family of local business owners who are all dedicated to getting the job done right for every neighbor in our community.”

In addition to utilizing the checklist, new customers in the Raleigh-Durham area will receive an offer for $20 off their first service when scheduling an initial appointment with one of Neighborly’s 17 brands in the area. See coupon for details. Connect with Neighborly by visiting neighborly.com/raleigh-durham or by calling (833) 733-1096.

“Despite the valid popularity of the DIY approach to home improvement, there are projects that – when not handled by a vetted professional with the proper training and expertise – are dangerous or may ultimately end up costing more by inflicting extra harm to your home,” said Mike Bidwell, President and CEO of Neighborly. “With our checklist, Neighborly is not only providing homeowners with expert home maintenance recommendations to save valuable time and a possible headache but also connecting them to trusted local home service professionals whose work is backed by Neighborly’s Done Right Promise™.”

For more information about Neighborly’s service brands, visit www.neighborlybrands.com.

About Neighborly®

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