Times are changing and we are busier than ever. When you Talk To Bruno, not only you can book the services you need but you can also see what local pros are charging upfront. No estimators, no surprises or hidden fees.

No, we don't place any charges or holds on your card until the job is completed. All payments are processed electronically trough Stripe, which is a certified PCI Service Provider Level 1. This is the most strong level of certification available in the payment processing industry.

Based on the nature of your chore, make a list of 7-8 handyman contractors near you, make a comparison of what each of them has to offer and for how long they have been around, the best way to do so is by looking at other customer's feedback and reviews. Before narrowing down your choices, if they are part of a company, make sure the company has a thorough screening process for all its technicians before they are made a part of the organization, ask for previous work pictures and estimated quotes and compare prices before you zero in on a particular handyman service provider, which will help avoid unreasonable unforeseen extra charges or surprises. Talk To Bruno allows you to do all this in one place within minutes.

It is a general notion that handymen's most odd jobs can be easily tackled by oneself at home/work. However, this is not always the case because although you might be able to perform most handymen duties yourself, you might not be able to do it with absolute perfection as you do not have professional skill/experience. By getting a handyman to assist you, you not only get a long-lasting finish, but you also preclude various risks that some jobs entail. To do specific jobs, you also need to be aware of different safety standards and protocols that need to be strictly followed.

Anything from repair and maintenance work around the house to plumbing, electrical, fix-ups, and just about any "odd job" on both the interior and exterior of a premise. The projects that fall under a handyman's list of duties are extensive. Some of them are air conditioner installation, heating system tune-up, soundproofing, swimming pool maintenance, pest control, fireplace cleaning, skylight installation, insulation installation, hot tubs and spas, sprinkler repair, home security systems, gutter cleaning and repair, landscaping, lamp repair, decks, door installation and repair, dryer vent installation and cleaning, fence fixing, garage doors, and door openers, barbecue pit maintenance, etc.

The prices for various services differ based on the size of the job as well as the location, you now have the option of either comparing hourly rates from local handyman service providers, or book a free estimate as well if the specific task you are looking for is not listed.

Once you have made your choice on a particular service partner, you need to go through the booking process. You can make an online booking where you will be needed to provide your zip code, the day and time when you need the service, and your phone number. You will be then asked for your name, your full address and email, etc., when asked questions about the specific service that you are looking for, make sure you give a detailed description. When you have confirmed the date and time of visit, you will be asked to add a payment method which can be a debit or credit card, our platform is 100% cashless and your card will NOT be charged until the job is finished,  your booking will then be confirmed and the service request sent to the chosen provider. 

Handyman services are indispensable in your everyday life. The average cost of hiring a handyman ranges from around $50 to $80 for each hour of work. In most cases, the handyman will charge you extra for the materials used. A handyman who takes time to buy materials for your project may fix a markup of 20%-50% or may charge you a trip fee of about $30 to $80. Standard handyman services may come with flat-rate pricing, including the cost of both materials and labor. An estimated job will depend of the nature of the project and its type.

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Times are changing and we are busier than ever. When you Talk To Bruno, not only you can book the services you need but you can also see what local pros are charging upfront. No estimators, no surprises or hidden fees.

No, we don't place any charges or holds on your card until the job is completed. All payments are processed electronically trough Stripe, which is a certified PCI Service Provider Level 1. This is the most strong level of certification available in the payment processing industry.

Common problems you might face involve light bulbs, light switches, and light fixtures. Light bulbs usually flicker, blink or burn out at a high rate while usually a replacement does the trick, there could also be underlying severe problems like the light fixture, poor connection in the electrical circuit, or even trouble with the primary electrical wire connection. Other problems could involve frequent electrical surges and circuit breaker tripping. Such problems warrant contacting an electrical service professional immediately.

When an electrical malfunction occurs, only a qualified and experienced electrician can deal with the issue. An electrical service provider generally charges on an hourly basis or project basis. Electrical service costs vary depending on several factors such as the location, complexity of the electrical work, experience, and materials used. On an average a homeowner spends around $315 a year on different electrical maintenance work around the house. However, the approximate cost of electrical work usually ranges between $160 and $502. Consultations or service calls or any electrical project that requires troubleshooting are typically priced at $50 to $100 on a per-hour basis. An electrical service provider will also often charge a travel fee ranging from $25 to $75 on average. 

You must always go for a professional electrician as they will always be up to date with the current electrical code in most set ups, this is crucial because if you decide to go to the lengths and expenses of electrical work you must ensure you abide by the current requirements, moreover, when you opt for a professional, you can be assured  they will purchase the correct material in the optimum quantity as to create minimum waste and hence save your costs in the long run. Above all, you will always have the risk of electrocution and burns that might occur while doing electrical installations and repairs yourself. This is not considering that if you end up doing poorly done electrical work, it might lead to fires and causing total structure losses.

Some common safety problems may include frequent tripping of fuses and circuit breakers; when big appliances like air conditioner and refrigerators are turned on, lights in some rooms start flickering or dimming; flipping certain switches start a sparking sound; burning smell emanating from wires, overloading of a power strip, trying to fit a three-prong plug into a two-prong socket; improper and regular running of extension and flexible cords, etc. Hazards may include electric shock, electrocution, burns from contact with live parts, injuries from exposure to arcing, fires from faulty electrical equipment or installations, or even explosion.

Homes today are getting more and more advanced with the addition of newer and more sophisticated electronic technologies than it has ever been. We are getting more and more dependent on them and continually looking for means to make life simpler with more such additions. Whole home surge protection helps provide substantial protection to all the electrical equipment in your home from surges and spikes that might come from outside or even inside your home. They safeguard all the devices in your home, refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryer dishwashers, coffee makers, and anything else that would otherwise not come with traditional protection. Whole home surge protectors are therefore recommended to be installed in all homes to protect all the electronics.

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Times are changing and we are busier than ever. When you Talk To Bruno, not only you can book the services you need but you can also see what local pros are charging upfront. No estimators, no surprises or hidden fees.

No, we don't place any charges or holds on your card until the job is completed. All payments are processed electronically trough Stripe, which is a certified PCI Service Provider Level 1. This is the most strong level of certification available in the payment processing industry.

Smart home makes use of technologies to make life easier for you. You can use your Smartphone, for instance, to control your home lighting, air conditioning, fridge, microwave, heating system and even windows and doors. To go a step further, automation makes it easy to control all your domestic devices and, importantly, use AI to save energy. For instance, so long as you are in a room the lights and AC will stay switched on but when you leave and do not return after a preset time then the lights and AC will switch off. Similarly, you could have smart security devices that will recognize people registered with the system and raise an alarm should a stranger enter the premises. Your AC, heating system and humidifier system could be programmed to provide a perfectly comfortable internal ambience. Lights could be brightened or dimmed according to the activity you are engaged in. You can program in advance when the microwave should switch on and switch off. You can use your Smartphone to remotely monitor your house and control devices such as switching on the AC ten minutes or so before you will return home. 

We do not directly provide any Smart Home services. We are a service platform and bring together users and service providers. We are involved to the extent of providing an information platform so that you know how to choose a service provider and we are engaged to provide assurance of integrity of services and to see you get a fair deal, you can browse categories or search for specific smart home service providers. You can get in touch with them, talk with them, ask for a quote and initiate the process of supply and installation. We vet each service provider and provide their details on our site so you know clearly what to expect.

Smart home automation is an umbrella term. For example, you can decide to go with lighting automation. This is one part of it. In such instance your service provider could possibly change the switches and provide a device with sensors and programming facility so that lighting can be switched off or output level adjusted automatically. You can “smarten” up your air conditioner for automatic adjustment of temperature to provide right comfort level or let you use your Smartphone to control it. You can have voice controlled smart home systems. Then there are smart systems with a centralized control unit and Smartphone app connectivity to control and program virtually all devices and appliances in your home including doors, windows, curtains and even the garden sprinklers.

Smart Homes are an ‘in’ thing now. Most people in the U.S are looking to convert their ordinary home into a smart home and that involves an installation of a wide variety of smart home systems that run on automation and advanced digital engineering.  The average cost of smart home services is around $5, 000 to $9, 000 for a house of 5 rooms including the plugs, lights, cameras, locks and thermostat. In most cases, people will pay around $1, 000 for each room when they are converting the room to a ‘smart’ room. When professional smart home service providers are installing the system for you the per-hour service charge they’ll ask for is between $80 and $100.

Smart homes make use of different technologies. At a basic level you could have Wi-Fi or Bluetooth control or infrared control of devices. Such systems could then be enhanced with microprocessor controls leading to a degree of programmability and automation. Then you could have smart homes with sensors linked to appliances for even better automation and control. Complex systems may use IoT technology, artificial intelligence, voice controls, microprocessors and Smartphone apps to give you complete automation and lots of features such as voice control remote switching of devices and even adjustments of each. You could use your app to set lighting level and even color. You can use the app to set time duration and temperature of the oven. You could control the air conditioner in a similar way. Smart homes may have a centralized unit with Wi-Fi for internals and internet for external monitoring and control. The possibilities are immense. We would suggest that you first study different types of systems and extent of sophistication before you put down money for one.

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