Deciding When to Call a Pro vs DIY for Your Home
I was so excited to own my own home, because it finally meant that I would have control over fixing all the tiny things that landlords never seemed to prioritize.…
When to Service Your HVAC
This last winter, our water heater stopped working. Of course, this happened when it was freezing and snowing, and I was working from home that day. But it’s hard to…
How Often Should You Get Your House Cleaned? A Realistic Guide for Every Household
Most homes eventually go through at least one panic clean: the one where someone texts to say they’ll be there in 20 minutes, and suddenly you’re stuffing shoes into closets,…
Thumbtack vs Honey Homes
Owning a home is a big step for so many home owners, but no one really prepares you for the endless list of tiny things that need fixing. One month…
Is What a Room Worth It? A Buyer’s Guide
I've owned three sofas since graduating college: one from Ethan Allen, one from Macy's Furniture, and most recently one from LoveSac. They were all very different, but none of them…
What A Room Review
You’ve finally moved into a real place. Not a starter apartment, but maybe your forever home. The IKEA sofa you've been moving around since college has seen better days and…
Homeaglow vs. The Maids (How They Work and Which One You Might Pick)
Most people who start comparing home cleaning services assume they're basically choosing between different price points. I know I did! But once I narrowed down my options and really dug…
The Best Handy Alternatives
If you’re here looking for alternatives to Handy, it’s likely because you share some of the same concerns many others have expressed about working with Handy’s local network of contractors.…
Homeaglow vs Molly Maid (Side-By-Side Comparison and Which One You Should Use)
When you’re looking for the right way to get your home professionally cleaned, you generally have two options. You can book a national cleaning service, which sends its own employees,…
Homeaglow vs Handy: Which Home Cleaning Service Is Right for You in 2026?
If you've been on the hunt for a reliable, easy-to-book home cleaning service, two options you may have already encountered are Homeaglow and Handy. Both services provide vetted, background-checked cleaning…