Some people enjoy doing home repairs themselves, but sometimes you need to hire a handyman. The job could be too complicated, or maybe you just don't have time. Either way, there are some things to keep in mind.

If you need someone to mow the lawn, rake the leaves, trim the hedges or clean the pool, you might want to hire someone in that field, or a neighborhood kid. Hiring a general handyman for such jobs would cost too much and he will probably feel insulted as such jobs are beneath his skill level. Make sure the job he is hired for is fully explained and the cost is agreed upon beforehand. Draw up a contract so there will be no misunderstanding later.