About
The Homekeeper Trades helps homeowners deal with the people and projects that keep a house standing: the contractor who builds or remodels, the plumber and electrician you call when something fails, the handyman who handles the small jobs and the landscaper who looks after the yard.
We publish practical, plain-English guides so you can hire well, understand what you are paying for and know when a job is yours to do or a professional's.
What we cover
- Hiring Pros: how to find, vet, price and hire contractors, handymen, plumbers and electricians, and how to read quotes and contracts.
- Repairs: what to fix yourself, what to hand off, and the basics of plumbing, electrical, drywall and carpentry.
- Lawn & Landscaping: lawn care, drainage and working with a landscaper.
- Maintenance: seasonal schedules, systems and appliances.
- Building & Remodeling: the steps of a new build, remodel budgets, permits and codes.
What we are not
The Homekeeper Trades is an independent publication. We are not a contractor, a referral service or a directory, and we do not endorse or rate individual tradespeople. We explain how to evaluate them for yourself.
Who we are
The Homekeeper Trades is published by Digital Empires Media.
Get in touch
Questions, corrections or story ideas? Write to us at [email protected]. You can also read how we work in our editorial policy.