#handyman advertising ideas

[sociallmediaheritage]

Handyman Ads: Your Go-To for Home Maintenance

Getting reliable and efficient home maintenance help can be challenging in today's hectic world. From fixing leaky faucets to renovating entire rooms, the need for skilled handyman services is ever-present. As a handyman looking to expand your clientele, or a homeowner seeking quick and effective solutions, advertising your services effectively is crucial. Let's explore some innovative handyman ads ideas and the tools you can use to reach your audience.

Why Advertise Handyman Services?

Advertising your handyman services can significantly boost your business by increasing your visibility and attracting new clients. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, effective advertising can help you stand out in a competitive market. Here's how you can get started:

Create Compelling Ads

Crafting compelling ads that highlight your skills and services is key. Use engaging visuals and concise, persuasive language to grab attention. Include your contact information and a clear call-to-action to make it easy for potential clients to reach out to you.

Utilize Online Platforms

Utilise internet channels to expand your audience. Websites like Facebook, Instagram, and Google Ads allow you to target specific demographics and locations, ensuring that your ads are seen by those most likely to need your services.

Offer Promotions and Discounts

Everyone loves a good deal. Offering promotions and discounts can attract new clients and encourage repeat business. Consider offering discounts for first-time customers or seasonal promotions to keep your business top-of-mind.

Collaborate with Local Businesses

Partnering with local businesses, such as real estate agencies or hardware stores, can help you reach a broader audience. Offer to provide exclusive discounts or services to their customers in exchange for referrals.

Leverage Ad Spy Tools

Ad spy tools can provide valuable insights into your competitors' advertising strategies. By analyzing their ads, you can identify trends and adjust your own advertising tactics accordingly. Tools like Ad Intelligence Tool can help you stay ahead of the competition.

Showcase Your Expertise

Highlighting your expertise and experience can set you apart from the competition. Consider creating videos or blog posts showcasing your work and offering helpful tips and advice to potential clients. It can help build trust and credibility, making clients more likely to choose your services.

Utilize Local SEO

Optimizing your website and online content for local search can help you attract clients in your area. Use local keywords in your content, such as "handyman services in [your city]," to improve your visibility in local search results.

Collect Customer Reviews and Testimonials

Positive reviews and testimonials can be powerful advertising tools. Urge pleased clients to post evaluations on your website or social media accounts. You can also showcase these testimonials in your ads to build credibility with potential clients.

Offer Specialized Services

Think about providing niche markets or particular demands with specialized services. Whether it's eco-friendly home improvements or senior-friendly modifications, offering specialized services can help you stand out and attract clients looking for those specific services.

Stay Active on Social Media

Social media can be a powerful advertising tool for handyman services. Stay active on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to engage with potential clients and showcase your work. Share before-and-after photos, tips, and testimonials to keep your audience engaged.

Create Educational Content

Educational content can help establish you as an authority in your field and attract clients who are seeking advice and information. Consider creating how-to guides, DIY tips, and informative videos that showcase your expertise and provide value to your audience.

Utilize Google My Business

Google My Business is a free tool that allows you to manage your online presence across Google, including Search and Maps. By creating a Google ads spy My Business listing, you can improve your visibility in local search results and make it easier for potential clients to find and contact you.

Network with Other Professionals

Networking with other professionals, such as real estate agents, interior designers, and contractors, can help you get referrals and expand your client base. Attend networking events, join professional associations, and actively seek out collaboration opportunities to grow your business.

Conclusion

In conclusion, handyman ads services effectively can significantly impact your business growth. By creating compelling ads, utilizing online platforms, offering promotions, collaborating with local businesses, and leveraging ad spy tools, you can reach a wider audience and attract new clients. Stay creative and adaptable to ensure your advertising efforts continue to yield positive results.

[bluecollarmcandtf]

Which one do you want?

Just off a quiet highway somewhere in the Midwest, you might see James advertising my new product. He used to own this car dealership with his wife, but she's long gone. James hasn't thought about her since I pulled out my pendulum and put him in a trance. He just spends his days standing on the side of the road holding up that sign like I told him to.

You can see I marked him at 40 bucks, which is well over what he's worth, but I like to keep him around to advertise and flag down potential customers. His abs are visible even in the rain, and the neon underwear I put him in is sure to catch every driver's eye.

If you pull into my dealership, I'd be happy to show you my selection you can choose from...

Tyler, here, used to be my brother-in-law, but my sister dumped him real fast after she found the guy was a cheater. Since, he wasn't family anymore, I had no reason not to hypnotize every thought out of his head.

She has no idea I did this to her ex, but it won't hurt to have Tyler out of the picture for good. I like to give him a little punch in the gut every time I pass. It's my form of ongoing payback. He only ever reacts with a stifled groan since his mind is mush, but it's still cathartic to see him in pain.

Tyler will probably go fast since he's so traditionally handsome, but the vengeful part of me hopes a more sadistic client will take him off my hands.

Next is Caesar. This guy used to work at the auto garage next door, but when I saw him I knew I had to have him. He put on a real tough guy act when I introduced myself, but a pudgy working man like him should act accordingly in my opinion.

After introducing his gaze to my pendulum, he practically fell into my arms. I had my fun warping Ceasar's personality to be more like that of a submissive dog, but even that got a bit old. Sure, I made him love and cuddle me like the perfect partner, but he tracked mud everywhere and he always seemed to stink.

I hope whoever pays for him doesn't mind always telling the oaf to hose himself down every once in awhile. I suppose they could just use Ceasar for the cheap manual labor and just forget about his hygiene entirely.

This is Mike. He's a real piece of trash. I caught him trying to steal one of my cars in the middle of the night. He sure was shocked when my army of hypnotized hunks ran out and apprehended him, per my command.

He might look mean, but trust me, Mike's been thoroughly hypnotized and broken in just like every other dude on this lot. He wouldn't be standing there holding that 'For Sale' sign all day if he weren't!

Now, I know that his lack of hair might be a turn off for a lot of folks, so I'm willing to go down on the price. 20 dollars is already pretty low, but I want to make sure you all can afford your own hypnotized hunk. It's not like it's too difficult for me to go out and find a couple more idiots to fill their place. Hell, if you really need it, I might sell you a guy for a dollar!

This boy in blue is Lt. O'Riley. I don't know what his full name is. I'm just going off what it says on his badge. Now, I know that hypnotizing an officer of the law is risky, but O'Riley was being a real pain in my neck, always poking his nose in my business.

I hypnotized his partner too.

I think that guy's name was Brooks or something, but he was real ugly. I would've never been able to sell his fat ass, so I had him hand over his police uniform and turned him into my handyman, who's meant to be neither seen nor heard. He wears an old pair of dirty coveralls now and takes care of all the maintenance work. He's probably off scrubbing my housing from top to bottom right now since it's the middle of the day.

You could do that to officer O'Riley too, if you want, or maybe you keep that precious uniform on him. It's up to you.

This last guy is Don, and I know what you're going to say! I'm a little light on product at the moment, but don't worry.

I'm planning on driving into town real soon and restocking. Maybe I'll grab a few more officers this time. The police department is right down the street from that Halloween store. I could grab a couple more cops and put them in some stupid costumes.

Customers love a themed product, right?

Anyways, Don here didn't do anything to piss me off. He actually stopped in after seeing the sign. He wanted to purchase one of my brainless studs and pimp him out to all his friends for cheap cash. I liked the idea, but Don was far too handsome to just walk off my lot.

I offered to give him a tutorial of my hypnosis, and the guy naively agreed. His car has been collecting dust in the back ever since, and he's been added into the lineup of hot men standing for sale.

So, please come by if you're interested in taking any of these guys on a test drive! Let me know which one sparks your interest!

No need to be nervous.....unless you're a handsome man yourself. Then I might just have to use my pendulum on you!

[sirfrogsworth]

I will never not be enamored by gadgets.

I got a sprinkler timer so I wouldn't have to go out twice a day to water my new patch of sod. And I still go out and watch it turn on because my brain gets excited when it works as advertised.

That said, I don't think I was meant to take care of plant life.

I am struggling.

This all started with the idea that I could turn my backyard into a dog park. There is an app that lets you invite people to use your yard and pay a fee. But I needed to get rid of a bunch of overgrown plants and I had to close off the bottom of our deck because dogs could hide under there.

So I hired a landscape guy to remove the plants and put up a barrier around the deck. And that went as planned.

But I also asked him to remove this weird plant in the middle of our yard because I wanted the doggos to have more space to run around.

But this didn't quite work out as I hoped.

One rainstorm later...

So, we got a Shaq's worth of sod and covered the mud pit.

But I have to take care of this sod.

And I am not good at taking care of things on my own.

And I don't really know how to take care of sod.

The first issue was finding a garden hose that would reach out there. All of our hoses are very old. And I tried connecting a few of them together and that seemed to work okay. But I didn't have a sprinkler. So I bought a highly rated one on Amazon.

And it was the most powerful sprinkler in existence. Way too powerful. And setting it up required getting absolutely soaked.

So I got a much smaller sprinkler that only covered the area with the sod. But tonight the spot where the two hoses connected started leaking like crazy. That old hose finally failed and lost structural integrity. But the single hose was not long enough to reach that area. So the only way I could water it was by using this crazy fire hose attachment that I found in the garage. It can shoot water over a 100 feet away.

Like, seriously, Dad... why did you buy this crazy thing?

This could put out oil well fires in Kuwait.

After some sitcom-level antics of trying to attach the nozzle and getting soaked again, I finally got it working and was trying to eyeball watering that patch of sod from the other side of the yard. But it was getting dark and I couldn't really see what I was doing. And when I finished the requisite 20 minutes of watering I went to inspect the sod to make sure the water actually made it there.

And boy did it.

Friends, it was soaked.

Several puddles formed on top of the sod. Apparently that fire hose nozzle shoots out a ton of water and I drowned my little patch of sod.

I really hope I didn't kill it.

I guess I'll check on it in the morning.

This venture has turned into a money pit. It is going to take years of my yard being a dog park to break even. And I don't even know if dogs will come here. I can't even get a handyman to my house.

[lillaydee]

Uncoupled - September

Roommate! Joel Miller / Reader

Two people leaving their marriages ended up going through the mandatory one year separation together before filing for divorce.

Nothing could possibly happen in a year, right?

WARNINGS: Alternate Universe - No Cordyceps Outbreak (The Last of Us), Ellie & Joel Bonding (The Last of Us), Good Parent Joel (The Last of Us), Soft Joel (The Last of Us), Joel Needs a Hug (The Last of Us), Hurt Joel (The Last of Us), Protective Joel (The Last of Us), No age gap, Roommate Joel, Teacher Joel, Handyman Joel, Insecure Joel, Minor Character Death, Grief/Mourning.

SERIES MASTER LIST

August

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You fluffed the cushions on the couch for the 13th time that morning, Ellie studying your actions from the small stool she was made to sit on as you flitted around the place tidying again and again for the God-knows-how-many-th time in the past hour. She was convinced you had gone crazy. All that was going to happen was someone was going to come over to look at your old room to rent. And yet, you were acting as if someone was coming in to judge the cleanliness of the house and throw you in jail if they so much as found a speck of dust.

She made the mistake of snacking on a cracker while watching tv, waiting for 10 am to come. And now that you’d finished vacuuming the couch again, you were taking your nervousness on the poor cushions.

“Beans, it’s okay. They’re not gonna say no just because the cushions are wonky.”

“You don’t know that!”

Tess told you a prospective renter was coming to see the room at 10 am. Set an amount for rent and utilities. Just be there at 10. No more, no less. That was it. That was all she said.

God, what if it’s some lady who hated kids? Or someone who didn’t like Ellie? Or worse, someone Ellie didn’t like? You were more than willing to accommodate, as long as they were nice to Ellie. You needed the extra income. It would put your mind at ease. The rent money and whatever you saved from shared utilities could definitely help contribute to Ellie’s college fund, and maybe you could have a chance at building your savings up again.

You were shocked at how quickly savings can deplete when someone died. The taxes, the funeral, the fees, the whatchamacallits that you had never known existed came to you, all requiring the swiping of a card or the signing of a cheque.

So when Tess asked you if you would consider renting the spare bedroom out, your only thought was Ellie. Would she be alright with some stranger living across the corridor from her? She had barely adjusted to being without her parents, and now a stranger might be moving in? Was that even a good idea?

Shockingly, when you asked her what her thoughts were, she just said, well, let’s meet some people. We’ll see, okay?

God, was she really five? How’d she get so matured all of a sudden? Two days before her parents left she was asking you why one shouldn’t eat boogers. And now she’s all wise? What was happening?

You, on the other hand, was a bit apprehensive with how Tess went about all this. You didn’t even put out advertisements or anything. Once you were on board she just skipped off, taking her phone out to call someone, and then telling you about the appointment.

It was all so strange. No numbers you could call or text, no description of the potential renter, just – be there at 10.

You heard a truck drive up and stopped next to your car. You didn’t even dare to look. You were so nervous, God knows why. You asked Ellie to stand up and hid the colorful stool you had made her sit quietly on in the coat closet. You brushed whatever imaginary crumbs she may or may not have on her person and told her one more time she could change her mind about this if she wanted to. She rolled her eyes at you and told you to open the door already.

You scrunched your face at her, smoothened your dress and opened the door before the person could even knock.

It’s not a woman. It’s a man.

And not just any man.

“Joel.”

“Hey, I thought that car looked familiar.”

“What are you doing here?”

He looked a bit confused. “Maria sent me, said you had a room to rent out?”

“I do, but…”

He looked a bit thrown by your hesitation. His face fell. “Did you not want to rent the room out?”

“No, it’s not that… it’s just… well, come in. I’ll show you,” you told him.

He came inside, toed his shoes off in the doorway and carefully slid it under the shoe rack you had there. He closed the front door behind him, frowning a little at the loud squeak it was making. Ellie came over and offered him a fist, which he took, a wide smile on his face. Hey kiddo. Hey old man.

He followed her lead into the corridor leading to the rooms. You shook your head a little, finally opening your old room for him to see, the door squeaking as you did so.

It was a girl’s room. Pink wall to wall carpeting, pink wallpaper, the white dresser complete with the movie star mirror and lightbulbs, a white closet, and of course, that white, very princessy queen sized bed Annie had bought for you. You didn’t even know if he’d fit on that bed. If he did, his feet would definitely get caught up in the metal swirls that was the foot of the bed.

He just stood there, looking around, and then going on to open the closet, the drawers, checking the bulbs on the mirrors all worked, shook the bed for sturdiness and sat on it, bouncing a bit to test the mattress. Then he looked out the windows, looking at the view of the school field across the road, opening and closing the blinds, switching the lights on and off, checking the HVAC vents, and then stood in the middle of the room, his hands on his hips looking around the room once more.

He looked at you, “Bathroom?”

“It’s next door,” Ellie answered for you when you were too stunned at his nonchalance over the pinkness of the room.

He gestured to the direction, silently asking you if he could take a look? Ellie pulled his hand to show him when you, yet again, did not respond. You heard her tell him he would have that bathroom to himself. He asked her where her room was, and she told him, telling him she will use the ensuite in your room. That one had a tub, she told him. You heard her open her bedroom door and showing him her room, much too small for anything but a single bed, and him mumbling some questions to her before the two came back into the pink room where you stood, still unmoving since you entered.

“You sure you don’t want this room?” he asked Ellie.

“Eww, no, it’s pink.”

He laughed, and you finally found your voice.

“I’m so sorry, I didn’t think Tess would send a man to look at the room. The previous owner used it as her sewing room or hobby room or something, and we haven’t changed anything since we moved in. My late sister-in-law sort of went crazy with the princess theme when she furnished it for me, since Ellie didn’t like the room at all.”

“It’s okay. I don’t mind, unless - would you prefer to rent to a woman?” He suddenly looked nervous.

“No, I don’t mind, if you don’t. I just… it’s so pink, even I had a hard time living here before. You can change it if you want, I plan to redo the whole house anyway, someday. The house is so old, hadn’t been touched, basically since it was built. So, it’s a bit dated.”

“I can see that. Can I see the rest of the house?”

You took him to the kitchen, the laundry room, the backyard, and finally, sat him down in the living room, ready for him to say no.

“What’s the rent like?”

You told him. The utilities would be split right down the middle, telling him how much they were the previous month. He nodded, looking around the house once more, as if contemplating.

“We can discuss the rent and the split on the utilities further, if you prefer, I’m sure we could agree on a number,” you hurriedly said.

His eyes found you again. “No, that sounds reasonable. I’m okay with that number if you are. What about groceries?”

Somehow, over the next 30 minutes the two of you managed to come up with an arrangement you both were comfortable with. He looked at Ellie, who had spent the time you and him discussing the finances on her belly, watching some cartoon on TV.

“You okay with me moving in, kiddo?” he asked her, nudging her little legs with his socked toe.

She didn’t even look at him. Just shrugged and told him if he’s okay staying in the pink room, she’s okay with him living across the corridor from her.

He smiled, thanking her, before looking at you.

“When can I move in?”

**********

He moved in the very next morning, everything you saw him leave his marital home with in the bed of his truck. Ellie was making herself helpful, holding a corner of whatever he was carrying all the way from the front door to his pink room, before waiting for him to get another and doing the exact same thing again. She was mesmerized by his guitar case, asking him if he could play for her one day. He immediately opened it, and she audibly marvelled at the guitar, running her tiny fingers on the strings.

“Ells sweetie, be careful with that. It looks expensive, don’t touch things that are not yours okay?”

She immediately pulled her hand away, apologizing to him.

“No, it’s okay,” he told you. “Kids are curious, that’s a good thing.”

God, you forgot he’s a teacher. He’s used to this.

He played a song for her. He didn’t sing, just plucked at the strings – a simple tune you had heard in elevators and while waiting for calls to be connected to a customer service rep. Ellie was smiling the whole time, her eyes watching as his fingers deftly plucked at the strings, completely mesmerized by what she was seeing and hearing.

She thanked him when he was done, leaving him to unpack. You closed the door behind her, thanking him for entertaining her like that. He nodded, giving you a smile as he unzipped his suitcase.

You drew a big, deep breath. Okay. That’s done. Back to normal services. What was it you were planning to do? Right. The lawn. You put on your shoes and went out back where the lawnmower was instead of the garage. The garage door was stuck and wouldn’t open, and Eddie had been planning to get someone to fix it before winter came. One more thing on the list.

You had put the outdoor chores behind you this past month, focusing on getting Ellie settled and the estate handled. Now that the room was rented out and Joel had moved in, you could tackle the outdoors.

Okay, you can do this. How hard could it be? Sure, you’ve never mowed a lawn before, but you just push right? The house you shared with Max didn’t have a lawn. The previous owner had paved over the entire backyard to avoid just such labour, and you were glad for it. But now, you have this bungalow with grass wrapped around three sides of the house, so you guessed mowing the lawn would have to be a regular thing now. The lawn had been neglected for a month, so you needed to get started at some point.

You inserted the key, pressed the start button on the mower, and you were amazed that it immediately roared to life. See? Easy. You had no idea why people complain about mowing the freaking lawn. You chose to have one, you had to mow it. Part of the deal. Your neighbours used to pay people to do this or wait for their husbands to come home. Pfft… this was easy. You had no idea what the big deal was. You took a deep breath and began pushing. After 30 minutes or so, you had pushed the darned thing around the entire backyard when the thing made the most pathetic sound and sputtered before dying on you. You peeked at the thingy on the mower, seeing the bag the cut grass was supposed to pool in and discovered it was empty. You looked around the lawn and realized that none of the grass was actually cut.

You had been pushing that heavy thing for half an hour and nothing was cut.

Oh come on!!!

Why’d you have to buy a house with so much lawn Ed? And what’s with the useless lawn mower he bought? It was supposed to be brand new, and it wasn’t cutting anything. He was so proud of that purchase too, boring you and Annie for hours about what it could do, excited to have a lawn after living in a small apartment since he got married. Sheesh. You pushed the start button again and again to no avail. You finally just dropped yourself on the grass and gave up entirely. Oh well. Some long grass never killed anyone. Right? You laid on your back, breathing heavily from your lame attempt at mowing the lawn. Who knew pushing a lawnmower was such a workout? Damn. The sun was not helping either, mocking your lame attempts, beating down your neck, and now your face as you laid there, your eyes closed in frustration.

A shadow covered your face all of a sudden. You squinted to see what it was, only to see Joel standing over you, a cold glass of water in his hand. Here, drink this, he told you.

You sat up, drinking the water thirstily as he sat down on the grass with you. He had changed into some ratty pair of jeans and an old looking t-shirt, asking you what you thought you were doing.

“Mowing the lawn.”

He looked around, nodded with an impressed expression on his face, telling you good job. You rolled your eyes and told him that the lawn mower was broken. Maybe you did sound a little defensive, but that was not the point.

“It’s brand new. Still shiny. What do you mean it’s broken?”

“It won’t cut anything! Useless piece of junk.”

He stood up and lifted the small hood on the mower. No gas. He looked around and saw the little metal cabinet Eddie had placed next to what was supposed to be the patio one day and looked inside. He came back with some gasoline and refilled the tank. He pushed the start button and the thing sputtered. No dice.

You gestured at it frustratedly with an ‘I told you so’ look on your face. He shook his head, told you the gasoline needed time to get to the engine. He pressed the button two more times and the mower roared to life. You rolled your eyes a bit and told him it won’t cut the grass. “There’s something wrong with it, I’m telling you! Trust me!”

He studied the machinery for a bit before taking the handle, pressing what looked like brake levers in front of it and pushed.

Et voila. The grass under it magically got shorter, the smell of cut grass filling your senses.

Oh.

You went over and tried to get the mower back from him. He cut the engine and blocked the handle of the mower from your hands with his body.

“What do you think you’re doing?”

“I’m gonna mow the lawn.”

“No you’re not. I’ll do it. Go back inside. It’s hot.” He pulled earphones out of his pocket and plugged them into his phone, selecting a playlist and starting the mower again, shooing you inside before going on to mow your lawn.

You wanted to argue, but your shoulders and back were killing you from pushing that heavy thing around on that waste of gasoline trip around the backyard earlier. So you let him mow your lawn. Well, his too, you guessed, now that he’s living here, a little annoyed at how easy he was making the whole thing look.  

You went in and got him some water in a jug and filled it with ice. It really was hot today, and that glass of water he gave you was a lifesaver. You placed the jug and a clean glass on the table outside and went back in to start lunch. You figured something nice, quick but simple and filling to welcome him to the house. Just as you finished seasoning the Pad Kra Pao, the engine to the mower cut off. You heard him push the mower back into the shade and pour himself a glass of water.

“Oh wow, it smells like Thai food in here,” he said, placing the almost empty jug on the kitchen counter, before closing the squeaky and wonky kitchen door, having to lift it up a bit to close it properly.

“Yeah, lunch is almost ready. Hope you’re hungry. I’m making…”

Oh shit.

You’ve just turned towards him. He’s all red, sweaty and glowing from sweat, the sun was beating the living crap out of him outside. You quickly took the jug and refilled it, asking him to drink more, apologizing profusely for making him mow the lawn on his first day living there. He hadn’t even spent the night, and now he’s at risk for heatstroke because you couldn’t figure out how to work the mower.

“Hey, don’t worry, I just burn easily. Relax. I drank plenty.”

“You don’t have to do the chores, you know, I’m pretty sure we didn’t discuss that.”

“Nonsense. Happy to do it. Besides, I can argue you don’t have to cook for me too, you know. Pretty sure ‘cooking for your tenant’ would not be in the contract either.”

You didn’t know what to say.

He told you he was going to shower and change and he would be right back to help you with the rest of lunch. He passed by Ellie, who was walking into the kitchen, giving her a high five, laughing a little as she complained about his sweaty hand.

You tried to protest when he helped set the table after his shower, he shushed you and went about opening and closing the cabinetry looking for the right ones for the things he was looking for.

He asked you how to make the dish, saying that he would love to try making it himself one day. You told him it was usually a spicy dish, but… you cocked your head towards Ellie who was diligently sifting Thai basil out of her portion before eating. He nodded in understanding.

He asked Ellie if she was excited for school next week. She shook her head, looking a bit sad. You told him later that she was just upset – she used to be excited, but after the accident, knowing that her parents won’t be sending her to school… His face fell, rubbing his face, saying that he couldn’t even imagine. He told you that he would just be in the next building from the preschool, so you could put him in as an emergency contact if the school couldn’t reach you for any reason.

Ellie fell asleep with her head on Joel’s lap that night, watching some stuff on TV as he read a book he had brought out. He refused your offer to take her from him as he carried her into her room, telling you he really, really didn’t mind. You told him that the doors to the rooms did not lock, but not to worry, you made sure Ellie would knock if she needed to go into his room, which she had expressly promised not to, unless there was an emergency. He could, of course, install a lock on his door if he wanted to. You would rather Ellie didn’t lock her door, in case you needed to come to her rescue at night, and you never lock your door as she used your bathroom. You bid him goodnight, going into your room and closing the door.

Joel sat in the living room for a while, reading his book for a couple more chapters before giving in to his tired body. As he laid his head on the left side of the princess bed, his feet on the right side, he couldn’t help feel light-hearted about today. For the first time since he left his marital home, he didn’t feel awkward or intrusive. He had thought it would be weird, living with a woman he hardly knew and her niece, and not just any woman – the woman who was the wife of the man his wife cheated on him with – but he hadn’t felt like that at all. The most awkward he felt was when he insisted to mow the lawn, and later, coming in to lunch being made for him, and that you fought him when he tried to do the dishes, and he argued that you had cooked, so he should clean. And even that, it was more that he wasn’t used to someone doing things around the house for him. He was the one doing everything back when he was still living with Jen.  

And Ellie. He’d met her three times. But he liked her. Felt very protective of her. It just felt natural, having her fall asleep with her head on his lap.

As he drifted to sleep, a thought entered his mind.

He could get used to this, princess bed, pink room, Hollywood dresser and all.

**********

You woke up early the next day, getting ready to go to the bakery, your first day fully back since that day you received the call. You packed some of Ellie’s clothes and books and iPad, and lifted her still sleeping body off her bed, quietly locking the front door behind you and buckling her in the back of your car.

It was 5.30 am when you arrived at the bakery. You unlocked the back entrance, placed Ellie on the futon in your office and got to work. Your routine was simple. Get the dough that was left to proof overnight from the fridge and make the pastries and breads and buns your customer liked before opening the door at 7.30 sharp. You worked quietly, efficiently, your movements a routine since you opened the bakery five years ago. You remembered Max being so excited for you back then. He used to love your freshly baked pastries, getting to the bakery early with you to keep you company. Until he decided you were just trying to make him fat and came home so late he didn’t have the energy to come keep you company anymore.

Tess and Frank arrived about ten minutes after you did, each going to their own stations preparing for the day with you. Tess asked you how the first day living with Joel was, and you told her, surprisingly, it wasn’t awkward at all.

You were really shocked at how comfortable you were with him. By the time you shut your bedroom door you were a bit thrown at the thought that it was his first night there. He hadn’t even been there 24 hours, and yet, having him in the house just felt easy. The only time you felt awkward with him was when he insisted on helping around the house. The lawn, the setting of the table, the dishes, it just felt… odd. But you knew why. You were not used to it all. You were solely left to do those things on your own when you were living with Max. Having a man who helped without being asked, and not having to engage in a screaming match for asking was alien to you.

And what was more shocking? How easily he took to Ellie, and the little girl to him. When you think how much of a stranger Max was to her, it was crazy how quickly these two made friends. And his offer to be her emergency contact… you just trusted him. You didn’t know why.

You remembered thinking as you drifted to sleep – you could get used to having him around.

You arrived home at 6, Tess and Frank insisted on you leaving before closing. Ellie had been at the bakery since 5.30 that morning. She must be exhausted. It’s okay, they told you. They understood. Go.

When you drove up to your house you thought your eyes were deceiving you.

The garage door was open. It was freaking open.

You walked into the living room, shutting the door behind you once Ellie had come in, realizing that the door was no longer squeaking.

Oh… and something smelled amazing.

Joel was in the backyard, your kitchen door off its hinges, propped on an old table outside. He was measuring something on the door, looking up as you walked out.

“Hello, roomie!”

“What are you doing?”

“Just fixing the door. It was driving me crazy. It was stuck. Shouldn’t anymore, now,” he said, brushing the whatever it was called with his hand.

“I was gonna do that.”

Okay, you weren’t, but you felt bad he was doing this. This shouldn’t be his problem.

“Really? Oh, well, now you don’t have to. Can you hand me the Phillips-head?” he held out his hand to you, waiting for you to get the Phillip guy he asked for.

You looked at the ten or so items he had laid out on the small table, calculating the probability that the one you might pick might be this Phillip. Now… which one looked like a Phillip?

“You don’t know, do you?”

“I do, I’m just tired,” you said defensively, picking up something that looked like a Phillip.

“That’s a chisel. This,” he picked up a screwdriver with the + point, his voice straining as he stretched his body to get it, “Is a Phillips-head.”

“I meant to pick that one,” said, rather embarrassed that you got it so wrong.

“Sure you were.” He smiled and went back to doing his thing. Once he installed the door back to it’s rightful place, he called you and Ellie for dinner, demonstrating the door was no longer stuck or squeaky.

The man made tacos for dinner. Okay, he bought the shells, but the filling he made was pretty delicious. He and Ellie had a blast having a contest on who could make the most mess as they ate. And Ellie won by a mile. You took out the cheesecake slices you brought home for dessert, him immediately warning you not to bring home dessert every day.

“I’m gonna have to start working out again if you keep this up. And I HATE working out,” he complained, shovelling the cheesy goodness into his mouth.

As you stood in the garage closing and opening the door with ease after Ellie went to bed, he came out to join you.

“Joel, thank you so much for everything you did today, you really didn’t have to. I was gonna call someone.”

“Well, I had nothing to do until Thursday, and they were easy fixes. Don’t worry about it. And now, you don’t have to pay someone to do it for you.”

“I just don’t want you to think I’m taking advantage of you or anything.”

“You’re not, I’m happy to do it. Relax. What else am I gonna do? I might strip the pink wallpaper off my walls, if you don’t mind me taking you up on your offer. While I have the time to do it.”

“Of course, it’s your room. Do what you want,” you told him, thanking him again for dinner and everything he had done around the house that day. “Good night Joel.”

“Night Lily.”

**********

It’s Ellie’s first day of school. You told Tess and Frank you were going to be late, and they waved you off, telling you they understood. She was looking a bit down, touching her parents clothes in her closet before walking out to have her breakfast.

Joel came out, dressed in a dress shirt, a tie and a pair of slacks, looking decidedly different than the jeans and t-shirt you were used to see him in.

Good different. His hair combed neatly, his beard and moustache trimmed, and was he wearing cologne?

Damn, Miller. This man cleaned up well.

You told him that, even Ellie was telling him he looked good. He in turn told her she looked great too, giving her a side hug before getting himself a mug for his morning coffee. He took a piece of toast and leaned on the kitchen counter next to you as you finished making Ellie’s lunch and snacks for the day.

“You look great too, by the way,” he said. You had put on a nicer dress that day, and a bit of make-up – you wanted to make a great first impression for Ellie’s teachers. You scoffed a laugh – anything was better than the flour you normally wore as involuntary powder, huh?

He didn’t answer, a smile gracing his lips as he took another sip of coffee, his eyes still on you.

He was a bit stunned when you handed him his lunch for the day. He took it, thanking you, touched at the gesture. God, when was the last time someone other than his mother made him lunch to take to school?

The three of you walked to school, going in through the back gate that was literally a few yards away from your driveway. Ellie holding to your hand tight, Joel holding her backpack and lunch in his hands.

“Good morning Mr Miller,” his students chorused every once in a while. He nodded with a smile, showing Ellie the building where his classes were. You couldn’t help but notice the female students openly swooning at him as he walked by. As you got to the car park, some female teachers who were talking to each other stopped as soon as they saw him. You noticed a couple of them checking his ring finger before coming over, eyeing you and Ellie with… something… asking him who you were.

He introduced you as Lily and Ellie. That was it. No explanation of who you were, before placing his hand on the small of your back and leading you away, telling them you were late for Ellie’s first day of school. You could see them gather and whisper as soon as his back was turned. Wow.

When you got to the preschool, Bill and Andy were there, Andy excitedly cooing at Ellie over how great she looked, checking out her bag and lunch box, while Bill quietly shook Joel’s hand, gave you a quick kiss and stood there silently, watching Ellie answer Andy’s questions. She gave him an excited fist bump as Andy got up to hug you and Joel, asking her if she’s got everything for school, asking her again if she’s sure, and asking her one more time, before producing a keychain with her name engraved on it, clipping it on her bag. She hugged him, and you could see Bill falter, holding the little girl tight.

Her teacher, Mrs Adler came to your group. She squatted to Ellie’s level, introducing herself to her. Which ones were your mom and dad, she asked. And you felt your head go cold. You had forgotten to tell the school about Eddie and Annie’s passing. Shit. Not good. So not good.

To your surprise, Ellie took your hand and Joel’s.

Mrs Adler stood up and shook your hand, before turning to Joel, shocked that he was the one Ellie referred to as her dad. She knew him, of course. What female teacher in that entire academic complex didn’t. She managed to keep her face straight, telling you and Joel that she would be in safe hands, and that you were required to go online and fill out a form to update her emergency contacts and the likes. You were still too stunned at Ellie’s actions, so Andy immediately did it for you, putting you as the first emergency contact, Joel as the second. She then listed all the four of them as the people who were allowed to sign Ellie out other than you and Joel.

Mrs Adler took Ellie to the classroom and showed her the table and cubby she was assigned to. You asked to speak to her outside and told her the whole story with her parents. Mrs Adler looked a bit teary, but looked at the four of you and told you Ellie was a lucky girl that so many people stepped up for her. She’ll be fine. You can come pick her up at three.

Ellie came running out and hugging all four of you, holding you and Joel tight as she did. You promised her you would see her at three, and that Joel was right in the next building, okay? She nodded, trying hard not to cry. The four of you left with heavy hearts, Andy rubbing your back to calm you down, as you were so close to tears.

Joel came up to you and rubbed your arm up and down, you okay? He looked sad himself, for whatever reason. You nodded, and he pulled you in for a one-armed hug, telling you she’ll be okay. We’ll see her later today. You let him hold you for a while, before pulling back, thanking him for being there for Ellie. Of course, he replied, easily. Andy told you she would drive you back to get your car, Bill hanging back to talk to Joel for a bit, before patting him on the shoulder.

Your day at the bakery was filled with thoughts of Ellie. Was she doing okay? Did she make new friends? Did she eat?

And every once in a while, the feeling you felt as Joel hugged you came flashing back.

Stop it. Ellie. Focus on Ellie.

Joel was thinking of Ellie too, refraining himself from going over every other hour to peek at her classroom. The teachers wouldn’t like that. He just hoped she was doing alright.

She implied he was her dad. And you her mom.

As Joel opened the lunch you packed for him during his break, he thought of the way your hair smelled as he hugged you that morning. Stop it. Ellie. Focus. Ellie.

As he bit into the sandwich you made for him, he couldn’t help but take a deep, satisfied breath.

Yeah… he could get used to this.

---

October Part 1

[remnantglow]

can you talk about how you made the costume please 🙏🙏🙏

:D sure!!! putting it under cut bc it's a lot lol

when i got the idea i had absolutely No clue as to how people even go abt cosplays like this, so step 0 was obviously One Billion Youtube Tutorials (this one - it's in polish but has eng subtitles - was my best friend <3 but there's really sooo many for every little aspect of making armor cosplay i owe them my life)

anyway. proceeding. assume every step takes a fuckton of trial and error and at least 3 failed attempts

REFERENCES:

collected all the covers where u can see mb's suit well, some fanarts that interpreted it in ways i liked, the 2 previous mb cosplays i found

PLANNING:

little to no planning (bad idea. btw.)

MATERIALS:

regular long-sleeved shirt+pants+cycling gloves+fanny pack. (sorry murderbot. but the armor piece over its crotch literally looks like a fanny pack)

the armor's made out of smth called EVA foam (similar to yoga mat in terms of texture/stiffness), had to order it from a cosplay-specific online shop

heat gun (i was lucky bc my dad's an amateur handyman and turned out to already have one) bc EVA foam's much easier to form+less absorbent when heated

contact glue (also known as contact cement) for glueing the armor pieces whole, superglue for details here and there

straps (the kind u use in backpacks etc)+plastic buckles+velcro. so much velcro. i'm never hand-sewing thru velcro again

wood glue+smth called glossy universal lacquer (p sure it's just car paint.) for painting

transparent plastic mask + rit dye for dyeing it (bc i couldn't find one that was already dark 😔)

tape+cling wrap for patterns

MAKING PATTERNS FOR ARMOR:

okay so. you wrap [Given Body Part] in cling wrap (yeah just regular kitchen cling wrap). put tape (i used duct tape at first but switched to masking tape bc it's cheaper) all over. draw, roughly, the shape you want the armor piece to be. cut urself out, cut away the excess edges, bam! pattern. like these:

(the chest piece was the tough part. i wanted the characteristic rounded shape so i didn't use cling wrap there, it was a lot of trial-and-error with cutting shapes out of paper, putting them against my chest, adjusting things, rinse&repeat.)

(also, the helmet - for the face shield i got these v cheap plastic masks that were advertised as lawn mowing masks (???), then tried to dye them black with Rit Dye for synthetics. that was a Whole Ordeal & my best try still turned out too see-through & more orange-tinted than i liked, but i was out of time so (shrug emoji). & for the pattern, i put on the mask + a beanie before wrapping my head in cling wrap dkjfgn)

i cut the patterns into shapes that could be flattened & copied them onto paper (to be able to transfer them onto foam more easily):

ACTUALLY MAKING THE PIECES:

the annoying part: outlining all patterns on the foam and cutting them out with a box cutter. This Sucks. then, shaping them with the heat gun. This Doesn't Work As Well As It's Supposed To. then, glueing the pieces together with contact glue. This Takes Ages.

(& it's like. near-impossible glueing them so the seams don't look terribly obvious 😭 i'm sure there's a way to cover it up well, but the method i tried (foam clay) worked Eh at best)

oh right also the. thingy around the neck. that's just a tube made out of some leggings i was gonna throw out. filled with a bunch of cotton i stole from a pillow. improvise adapt overcome

ATTACHING IT ALL:

That's Velcro, Baby 👍 it's either glued onto the foam or sewed onto the straps Everywhere. it's how the forearm & thigh & lower leg pieces close, how the chest & back pieces connect, how the face shield's made removable. Velcro All The Way Down.

the 2 exceptions: the thigh pieces are attached to a belt with some straps bc they kept sliding off; & the tiny armor pieces on my feet have a loop of string glued on the inside that i just pulled my shoelaces through

PAINTING:

the issue with EVA foam is that it absorbs stuff v easily, so before painting it i had to prime it (aka cover it in 2-4 protective layers of wood glue). then for actual painting, i sprayed all the pieces with 2 layers of universal lacquer (outside on some cardboard ofc). here it is all drying in the garage (bc it stank 💀):

and that's it!!!! done!!!! a bit over a month of work in total :]

[moniquill]

I bought some Duke Cannon Supply Co. Soap (there is no ethical consumption under capitalism, don't @ me for being ideologically impure) and I've been badgered with emails about reviewing it since. Well, you fucking asked me to share my review on social media. Here it is:

I buy this soap because it's one of the few commercially available soaps that do not smell like flowers or aldehydes - it carries me through when the soap I buy from the renfaire or farmer's market runs out.

I really, really dislike how openly misogynistic, homophobic, and ahistorical the advertising is.

To be clear I mean ad copy like this:

"In the early days of the American Frontier, rugged pioneers indulged with a dry buffalo steak and a pull of whiskey, not a $12 appletini and plate of bruschetta." = ahistorical, glossing over genocide and land theft, homophobic/misogynist for implying that appletini and bruschetta are less masculine than and thus inferior to buffalo steak and whisky. Also if your steak is dry you're cooking it wrong.

"Duke Cannon's idea of a great night does not involve going to that fancy vegan juice bar downtown or binge-watching vampire dramas on the Internet." again, misogynist/homophobic.

Duke Cannon has never taken a professional sabbatical, or considered traveling abroad to “find himself”. - do you see the disturbing pattern yet? This adds a layer of anti-intellectualism, too.

When this was delivered to my email after I bought this product because I like how it smells:

Duke Cannon hails from a simpler time – when the term “handyman” was redundant. When chivalry and patriotism weren’t considered old-fashioned. When you never put the word “salad” next to “bar.”

I actively recoiled at how utterly repugnant it was. Why would you send a message that actively insults and belittles someone who gave you money for a product??

The hot second another soap comes on the market that smells like bourbon, fresh-cut wood, tobacco and leather, etc that does NOT insult me (an indigenous woman) I WILL buy that instead.

[maaarine]

revolutionary idea:

the plumber, electrician, handyman you call to fix shit around your home

imagine if after he's done working, he.... you're really going to have to open your mind here but....... imagine if he cleaned up the mess he's made?

all that dust from drilling holes in the walls? he sweeps it

all that stuff laying around that he knows is going to get dirty once he starts working? he gives you a heads up so that you can protect it in advance

all those things he moves out of the way so he can do his job? he puts them back where they were

and those nasty dirty shoes of his? he puts hospital-like plastic covers on them like a conscientious serial killer who doesn't want to leave evidence of his presence

I'm actually not asking for spotlessness, I'm just asking for the room not to look like a fucking war zone

ofc he can and should ask more money for this service

I guarantee he will find a clientele if he advertises that he owns a vacuum cleaner

[sanpatron]

Sitting there in his office, his entire torso sprawled out against his desk, and with only the sound of Yor typing away at her keyboard to break up the silence—Django had finally been bested by the leading cause of every company worker's long-lasting anguish and severe depression; monotony.

There was really only so much excitement one could find in doing shit like paperwork, meetings, and dealing with entitled freaks who will completely ruin your standing in the community if you so much as embarrass them at that high society function you weren't even invited to. Oh, sure; concept design and the like were at least something Django could still put his love and passion into. But a single creative outlet working as a lifesaver can only do much in a never ending sea of soul-sucking and boring labor that's ready to swallow you whole at any given moment.

He begins to pick himself up from the desk, leaning back into his chair while staring out towards the rest of Spirale from the large window overlooking the city. It's no secret to those who know him best that Django has always longed for some semblance of the power he once held back home and the sense of freedom that went along with it. Living the straight and narrow was restrictive. Tiresome. It went against everything he practically stood for. Yet in order to survive this world he had been forcefully thrown into, Django would do just about anything to keep himself from going mad. And if that meant having to forego some part of himself and put up with this lifestyle, then so be it.

Though the question remained; how long exactly could he keep this up?

Well, doing anything loud and bombastic seemed to be a no-go here on this quaint little island. Surely there must be something else to help a guy from getting restless. And that's when an idea formed. A wonderful, brilliant little idea that he questioned how exactly it didn't cross his mind before. In his moment of wistfulness for the days of shooting people up and causing property damage, Django had begun to recollect something. Some very vital information. You see, the gang life wasn't exactly filled to the brim with work to do every waking moment. There does come a point where you'll just have to sit back and wait things out before starting the process all over again to get more cash. Same goes for when you're going up against other people. You could go days, even weeks before new intel comes in and you're on your way to fuck up another business opportunity for your rivals. So when you have that much downtime, and a need to keep your hands busy, what's a guy to do?

Side Hustles.

With newfound inspiration, he immediately gets to work on designing advertisements. Django had dabbled in quite a little bit of everything over the years before being whisked away to Radiale; EMT, firefighter, taxi driver, bodyguard, hitman, underground fighter, a practical jack-of-all-trades if you will. And so long as it could provide some decent cash and a way to stave off boredom, he'll happily do any job he can get his nasty little hands on.

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Each break during the workweek would be another chance to put his name out there on a more personal level, and as the days would pass, Django would find himself going around the entirety of the city and its branches. Flyers, business cards, practically anything the man could think up he'd do. But it wouldn't just stop there. He made a real effort to speak to the locals in every ward and branch; asking if any of them could use the spare help around their homes, shops, you name it. Taking on whatever job they'd hand him with a smile and the assurance that he could provide them with the best results.

Truthfully a lot of his work ethic was knowledge he had gained from his time as a gang leader. This sort of grassroots kind of approach would always be the basis in getting people to convert to siding with the Saints. If coming off as a pillar to the community helped some of history's most notorious of organized crime leaders, then he could do the exact same thing, and a helluva lot better! And while none of this work was being done for gangster PR exactly, there was still this idea in his mind that at some point or another this would all pay off remarkably in his favor. Provided he doesn't royally fuck it up in spectacular fashion.

Let's all pray for his sake.

[localbookorg]

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[adaaliyajohn]

Complete Guide for Launching an On-Demand Multi-Service Application for Your Company

On-demand online service businesses in the current era have increased with new startups in various industry fields. In which the on-demand multi-services startup in recent days is highly attracted entrepreneurs cuz of its mass expansion among the users.

According to a survey, 41.5M U.S. people who use the Uber for X business model utilized the platform progressively between the past years of 2016–2017. And it is now estimated by the experts to reach 56M users by 2022. Following, we are going to discuss a full guide to launch your business in the achievable online market.

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[homeimprovement31311]

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For more: Home Improvement Digital Marketing

But where do you start? How do you navigate through this vast realm of possibilities? Fear not! In this blog post, we will explore various aspects of home improvement digital marketing – from identifying your ideal customer and choosing the right platforms, all the way to creating engaging content and measuring success with analytics.

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In the age of smartphones and social media, digital marketing has become an indispensable tool for home improvement businesses. Simply put, it refers to any online promotion or advertising efforts that help businesses reach their target audience.

Home Improvement Digital Marketing One of the key advantages of digital marketing is its ability to precisely target specific demographics. By understanding your ideal customer – their preferences, needs, and pain points – you can create targeted campaigns that resonate with them. This level of precision ensures that your message reaches those who are most likely to be interested in your services.

When it comes to implementing a digital marketing strategy for your home improvement business, choosing the right platforms is crucial. Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram provide excellent opportunities for showcasing before-and-after transformations or sharing tips and tricks related to home improvement projects.

Creating engaging content is another fundamental aspect of successful digital marketing. From blog articles on DIY home renovation ideas to informative videos demonstrating plumbing fixes, providing valuable content will not only position you as an expert but also keep potential customers engaged with your brand.

Home Improvement Digital Marketing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) plays a vital role in boosting online visibility for home improvement businesses. Optimizing your website’s content with relevant keywords helps search engines understand what you offer and improves your chances of appearing higher in search results.

To enhance local visibility even further, don’t forget about local listings such as Google My Business or Yelp. These platforms allow users in your area to find you easily when they’re searching for home improvement services nearby.

Digital marketing opens up a world of possibilities for growth and success in the competitive landscape of the home improvement industry. So why wait? It’s time to harness the power of this dynamic field and take your business soaring towards new heights!

Benefits of Implementing a Digital Marketing Strategy

In today’s fast-paced digital world, having a solid digital marketing strategy can greatly benefit home improvement businesses. By harnessing the power of online platforms and techniques, these businesses can reach a wider audience and increase their brand visibility.

One major advantage of implementing a digital marketing strategy is the ability to target specific audiences. With tools like social media advertising and pay-per-click campaigns, home improvement businesses can narrow down their target demographic based on factors like location, age, and interests. This means that they are more likely to connect with potential customers who are genuinely interested in their services.

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What can zombies teach you about plumbers in Gilbert AZ?

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100 Profitable Business Ideas for Low or Zero Investment in India

While it's challenging to provide an exhaustive list of 100 best business ideas in India with low or zero investment, I can certainly suggest a diverse range of potential business opportunities. Remember that the success of any business idea depends on factors like market demand, execution, dedication, and adaptability. Here are some business ideas to consider: - Freelance Services: Offer your skills in writing, graphic design, web development, social media management, or any other field as a freelancer. - Content Creation: Start a YouTube channel, blog, or podcast and monetize through ads and sponsorships. - Tuition or Coaching Classes: Teach subjects or skills you excel in to students or aspiring professionals. - Handmade Crafts: Create and sell handmade products like jewelry, candles, home décor, etc. - Online Reselling: Buy and sell products through e-commerce platforms or social media. - Homemade Food Business: Sell home-cooked food items to your local community. - Event Planning Services: Organize and manage events, parties, and weddings. - Online Fitness Coaching: Provide personalized fitness training and coaching online. - Pet Care Services: Offer pet sitting, grooming, or dog walking services. - Mobile Repair Services: Repair mobile phones and other electronic gadgets. - Personal Shopping Services: Help others shop for groceries, clothes, or gifts. - Digital Marketing Services: Assist small businesses with online marketing strategies. - Gardening and Landscaping Services: Help maintain gardens and outdoor spaces. - Car Detailing Services: Offer car cleaning and detailing services. - House Cleaning Services: Provide residential cleaning solutions. - Remote IT Support: Offer remote IT assistance to individuals or businesses. - Translation Services: Translate documents or content between languages. - Car Pooling Services: Create a platform for carpooling within your community. - Resume Writing Services: Help individuals create professional resumes. - Virtual Assistant Services: Provide administrative support remotely. - Photography Services: Offer photography for events, portraits, or products. - Interior Design Consulting: Provide interior design ideas and solutions. - Social Media Management: Manage social media accounts for businesses. - Computer Training Institute: Teach basic computer skills to beginners. - Mobile App Development: Create and sell mobile applications. - Online Course Creation: Develop and sell educational courses online. - Home Renovation Services: Offer home renovation and remodeling services. - Used Books Store: Start a store selling secondhand books. - Local Tour Guide Services: Offer guided tours to tourists in your city. - Handyman Services: Provide general repair and maintenance services. - Dance or Fitness Classes: Conduct dance or fitness workshops. - Career Counseling Services: Help individuals with career planning. - Car Rental Services: Start a small car rental business. - Home-based Bakery: Bake and sell cakes, cookies, and pastries. - Elderly Care Services: Assist the elderly with daily activities. - Gift Shop: Set up a shop selling unique gifts and novelties. - Car Advertising Services: Connect businesses with car owners for advertising. - Customized Clothing Printing: Offer personalized printing on clothing items. - Lunch Delivery Service: Deliver home-cooked lunches to offices. - House Painting Services: Provide house painting and repainting solutions. - Children's Party Planner: Organize and manage children's parties. - Fitness Equipment Rental: Rent out fitness equipment to customers. - Used Furniture Reselling: Buy and sell secondhand furniture items. - Niche Blogging: Start a blog focused on a specific topic of interest. - Personal Stylist Services: Offer fashion and styling advice. - Car Wash Services: Set up a mobile car wash service. - Home-based Spa Services: Provide spa and massage services at home. - Online Tech Support: Offer technical assistance through chat or email. - Language Classes: Teach foreign languages to students. - House Sitting Services: Take care of homes while owners are away. - Organic Farming: Start organic farming and sell produce. - Tea or Coffee Stall: Set up a small tea or coffee kiosk. - Social Media Influencer: Build a following and collaborate with brands. - Car Pooling App: Develop an app for carpooling services. - Bicycle Rental Services: Rent out bicycles to tourists or locals. - Yoga Instructor: Become a certified yoga instructor. - Resume Review Services: Offer resume review and editing. - Cooking Classes: Teach cooking skills and techniques. - Home-based Catering: Provide catering services for small events. - Furniture Restoration: Restore and sell antique furniture. - Diet and Nutrition Consulting: Offer personalized diet plans. - Language Translation App: Develop an app for language translation. - Antique Store: Start a store selling antique collectibles. - Travel Planning Services: Help plan customized travel itineraries. - Online Advertising Agency: Assist businesses with online advertising. - Rent Out Photography Equipment: Rent out professional cameras and gear. - Home-based Salon Services: Offer beauty services at home. - Personal Development Coach: Provide personal growth coaching. - Dropshipping Business: Set up an online dropshipping store. - Vegan Food Products: Produce and sell vegan food items. - Eco-friendly Products Store: Sell sustainable and eco-friendly products. - Plant Nursery: Start a plant nursery and sell plants. - Online Language Learning Platform: Create an online language learning platform. - Handyman App: Develop an app for hiring handymen. - Data Entry Services: Offer data entry and transcription services. - Photography Tours: Organize photography tours for enthusiasts. - Meal Prep Services: Prepare and deliver pre-packaged meals. - Mobile Pet Grooming: Provide grooming services for pets. - Vacation Rental Management: Manage vacation rentals for property owners. - Home-based Fitness Studio: Set up a fitness studio at home. - Personal Finance Consulting: Offer financial planning advice. - Web Design Services: Create and design websites for businesses. - Product Review Blog: Start a blog reviewing products and services. - App Development Services: Offer mobile app development services. - Event Ticketing Platform: Create a platform for event ticket sales. - Selling Digital Products: Sell digital artwork, designs, or music online. - Sustainable Fashion Brand: Start a sustainable clothing brand. - Ghostwriting Services: Write content on behalf of clients. - eBook Publishing: Self-publish and sell eBooks online. - Pet Photography Services: Offer professional pet photography. - Online Grocery Delivery: Start an online grocery delivery service. - Personal Shopping App: Develop an app for personal shopping. - Online Cooking Classes: Conduct virtual cooking workshops. - Green Cleaning Products: Produce and sell eco-friendly cleaning products. - Language Learning App: Create an app for language learning. - Local Food Tour Guide: Offer food tours in your city. - Customized Gift Shop: Sell personalized gift items. - Car Charging Station: Set up an electric car charging station. - Virtual Reality Arcade: Start a virtual reality gaming center. - Indoor Plant Rentals: Rent out indoor plants to offices and events. Always conduct thorough market research and assess the demand for your chosen business idea before starting. Consider your expertise, interests, and available resources to select the most suitable option. Additionally, compliance with local regulations and licensing requirements is crucial for operating a successful business in India. Read the full article

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How do I create an app like Uber for a plumbers app?

Creating an app like Uber for plumbers involves several steps. Here's a high-level overview of the process:

Define your app's features and functionality: Start by identifying the key features you want to include in your app. For a plumber app, you might consider features like user registration, plumber profiles, service request submission, real-time tracking, payment processing, reviews and ratings, and notifications.

Conduct market research: Understand the market and competition in your target area. Identify the pain points and gaps that your app can address to provide a unique value proposition.

Design the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX): Create wireframes and design mockups to visualize the app's layout, navigation flow, and interactions. Pay attention to creating an intuitive and user-friendly interface.

Choose the right technology stack: Select the appropriate tools and technologies for app development based on your requirements. This might include programming languages (such as Swift for iOS or Java/Kotlin for Android), frameworks, databases, and cloud services.

Develop the app's backend: Build a robust backend that handles user authentication, service requests, notifications, payments, and other essential functionalities. Consider using a scalable server-side technology like Node.js, Ruby on Rails, or Django.

Develop the app's frontend: Implement the UI design and UX flow by creating the user interface components and integrating them with the backend services. Use platform-specific development tools like Xcode for iOS and Android Studio for Android. To get the project on time, count on TechGropse, where you will find a team of dedicated developers who will build a handyman app like Uber, including modern technology and rich features. Moreover, we provide maintenance services to our valuable clients.

Implement real-time tracking: Integrate location-based services and mapping APIs to enable real-time tracking of plumbers and users. This will allow users to track the plumber's location and estimated arrival time.

Implement payment processing: Integrate a secure and reliable payment gateway to facilitate seamless transactions between users and plumbers. Ensure that sensitive user information is handled securely.

Implement review and rating system: Develop a mechanism for users to provide feedback and rate the services they receive from plumbers. This helps maintain quality standards and builds trust within the community.

Test, launch, and iterate: Conduct rigorous testing to ensure the app functions properly across different devices and operating systems. Address any bugs or issues that arise. Once satisfied, publish the app to the relevant app stores (e.g., Apple App Store, Google Play Store). Continuously gather user feedback and make improvements to enhance the app's performance and user experience.

Market your app: Promote your plumber app through various marketing channels, such as social media, online advertisements, local partnerships, and SEO optimization. Create a strategy to attract both plumbers and users to join your platform.

It's important to note that developing a complex app like Uber for plumbers requires a team of skilled professionals, including designers, developers, testers, and possibly project managers. If you're not familiar with app development, consider hiring a development agency or partnering with experienced professionals to bring your idea to life.

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10 Easy Weekend Hustles to Make Extra Money

In today's world, having a side hustle is almost essential to make ends meet. Fortunately, there are many ways to make extra money, especially on the weekends. Whether you're looking to supplement your income or save up for a special purchase, here are ten easy weekend hustles to consider. - Sell items online: One of the easiest ways to make extra money is to sell items you no longer need or use. You can list items on popular online marketplaces such as eBay, Amazon, or Facebook Marketplace. Make sure to take clear photos and write accurate descriptions of the items to attract potential buyers. - Rent out a spare room: If you have a spare room in your house, you can rent it out on Airbnb or other similar platforms. Make sure to clean the room thoroughly, provide fresh linens and towels, and add thoughtful touches such as snacks and travel guides. - Become a dog walker: If you love dogs, consider becoming a dog walker. You can sign up with apps such as Rover or Wag and offer your services in your local area. - Participate in paid surveys: There are many companies that pay for people's opinions through online surveys. You can sign up with platforms such as Swagbucks, Survey Junkie, or Vindale Research to start earning money. - Freelance writing: If you have a knack for writing, consider freelancing. You can offer your services to websites, blogs, or magazines that are looking for content creators. - Become a food delivery driver: Many people order food delivery on the weekends, which means there's an opportunity for you to make extra money as a food delivery driver. You can sign up with apps such as Uber Eats, GrubHub, or DoorDash and start delivering food in your local area. - Sell homemade crafts: If you're crafty, consider selling your handmade items on platforms such as Etsy or Amazon Handmade. - Teach a skill: If you have a skill that others are interested in learning, consider offering your services as a tutor or teacher. You can advertise your services on platforms such as Craigslist or social media. - Drive for ride-sharing services: If you own a car and have some spare time on the weekends, consider driving for ride-sharing services such as Uber or Lyft.. - Offer handyman services: If you're handy with tools and have experience fixing things around the house Some other weekend hustle ideas that you can explore include pet-sitting, house-sitting, and dog-walking. If you love animals, this can be a great way to make some extra money on the side. Many pet owners are willing to pay for someone trustworthy to look after their furry friends while they are away or busy with work. You can advertise your services on social media or pet-sitting websites to get started. Another idea is to sell items that you no longer need or want. You can sell clothes, shoes, accessories, books, or anything else that is in good condition. Online marketplaces such as eBay, Craigslist, and Facebook Marketplace make it easy to sell items to people in your local area. You can also consider selling handmade crafts or art on Etsy. If you enjoy driving, you can also consider becoming a rideshare driver for companies like Uber or Lyft. This can be a flexible way to make money on your own schedule. You can work as much or as little as you want, and you can choose your own hours. In addition to these ideas, you can also consider offering freelance services such as writing, editing, graphic design, or web development. Many businesses and individuals are in need of these types of services, and you can work from the comfort of your own home. Read the full article