The technology boom paired with the up and coming gig economy is making getting things done around the house more accessible, as long as you aren’t scrolling through Instagram.
There are so many start-up applications popping up across the country that are providing home services so that you can check off one more thing on your to-do list. With a few notable ones, which we are mentioning below, on-demand start-ups have raised nearly $9.4 billion in funding since 2010, proving there’s no slowing down when it comes to assisting you and your house chores. Here are our eight favorite apps that make cleaning, mowing, laundering, and redesigning so much easier!
1. General Services- TaskRabbit
“Our same-day service platform instantly connects you with skilled Taskers to do your chores so you can be more productive, every day.”
This all-encompassing app that tackles all of those home project and repairs that you have been putting off makes every task easier than ever to complete. From mounting televisions to putting furniture together, lifting heavy things, yard work, and providing general handymen, TaskRabbit has been the trail blazer in on-demand apps, implementing a meticulous vetting process, so you feel safe and secure when letting someone into your home. They are also nationwide, making it more convenient to hire someone whether you are at home, moving, or traveling!
Fun Fact: A “Tasker” was hired to retrieve keys from the bottom of a lake and succeeded.
2. House Cleaning- Handy
“A practical solution to an age-old problem: finding top-rated, effective professionals for common household services.”
Known for their house cleaning services, Handy also provides an extensive list of home services from smart device installment to interior painting. They offer a quick and easy booking process and the “Handy Happiness Guarantee,” creating a convenient way for busy people to get things done around the house while saving them time throughout the day.
Fun Fact: They have now expanded from only servicing the United States to Canada and the United Kingdom.
3. Interior Design- Havenly
“The most delightful way to decorate your home.”
If you are looking to revamp your home, look no further then the convenient interior design app, Havenly. The way it works is simple. You hand pick your interior designer from their selection of quality, vetted professionals based on your design, and personalize your plan based on your budget, style, and unique space. After two days, your designer will get back to you with their picks where you two can collaborate and see a visual of what your area will look like before you purchase any suggested pieces. Once you decide on the final design, you can browse your buying options with ease with the guidance of your personal designer from start to finish. It’s a great way to create a “just for you design,” within your parameters, and with a quick turnaround!
Helpful Tip: Complete the style quiz Havenly offers to kick off your project!
4. Laundry- Rinse
“High-quality clothing care for everything in your closet.”
Open seven days a week, Rinse offers quality-clothing care without limitations. Their goal is to “change the way people think about clothing care,” and in today’s busy world, having someone do the laundry for you will make all the difference. Rinse’s services include dry cleaning, launder and press, wash and fold, hang dry, repairs, leather cleaning, and clothing donations! All you need to do is schedule a time and wait for them to pick up and deliver when the task is complete. With their impeccable customer service along with their knowledge of the industry, their standard of customer care is of the highest quality, ensuring you are happy with every service you book!
5. Repair Services- Serviz
“We knew that if we could find a way, we could fundamentally change the way the world buys local services forever.”
Serviz’s goal is to offer a range of repair services at an affordable cost while providing qualified professionals that can be at your door within the hour. With the understanding that the current process is broken from poor repair jobs to surprise costs, their goal is to be upfront about the price, offer only the best service, and allow you to pay once the job is completed to your liking. Their list of services is extensive, and with 1000s of positive reviews, there’s a reason they are one of the top home repair service apps out there.
6. Storage- Clutter
“Our mission is to make the world more convenient.”
With spring-cleaning in motion, the Clutter app offers a “tech-enabled” storage company that packs up your things for you and takes them to a secure storage facility, bringing it all back when you need it. Whether it’s storing your camping gear or all of your Christmas decorations, Clutter takes on the task, so you don’t have to sit in traffic or unload boxes. Other conveniences they provide is an online photo album of all of your things that are in your storage unit, and you can choose the size that best fits your needs. “Getting your things out of storage is as easy as ordering a pizza.”
7. Lawn Care- TaskEasy
“TaskEasy makes yard care as easy as shopping online.”
Maintaining a large yard can be difficult and expensive. The mission of TaskEasy is to provide the best resources for yard upkeep at a reasonable price. You can quickly schedule your services with a professional, and if something comes up, cancel at any time. Another perk is that they support local business and offer the largest network of screened professionals to get the job done right.
Fun Fact: Since launching, TaskEasy has mowed lawns and serviced yards in over 10,000 cities, and across all 50 US states.
8. Home Subscription Management- Super
“We cover costs of breakdowns, help prevent problems from happening, and coordinate any home service.”
As a new homeowner or homeowner in general, making sure your home is taken care of can be daunting, which is where Super comes in. As a member of the app, they will “pay to repair or replace covered appliances and home system breakdowns.” Once you sign up for the subscription service, you can let them know what you need to be fixed, and the times you will be home for someone to make the house call, and that’s it! No headaches, no stress, just a few taps on the phone and you are all set to keep your home in tip-top shape!
Tip: Check out their FAQ page to see everything that is covered with your membership!
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