Like many handymen, Zach Laurie got into the trade out of necessity. It was 2008, the start of the recession. “I quit my job,” Laurie says. “There was an economic downturn. I spent a couple of years ...

TaskRabbit, the mobile marketplace that matches freelance labor with local demand, has apparently been hacked. Both the company’s website and app were down at time of writing and notifications had ...

What’s the best way to find a good handyman or tradesman that can help with small jobs around the house? It’s a great question. Finding a good home repair/handyman can be a bit of a crapshoot. How do ...

In 2015, even if you’re not superrich, you can act like you’re a resident of “Downton Abbey” by hiring people via online marketplaces like TaskRabbit to reorganize your jewelry box, hang a picture or ...

Anyone who has assembled furniture, moved homes or perched precariously on a ladder to clean out the gutter knows that these types of chores can be downright difficult. But Taskers at the same-day ...

The answer to all your unwanted home chores is now just a hop, skip and a click away. TaskRabbit, an on-demand service that connects people with professional do-it-all handymen called Taskers, ...