As busy working parents living in Silicon Valley, Vishwas and Avantika Prabhakara experienced firsthand the challenges of maintaining a home. “The hardest thing for me was to find help when I needed it,” says Vishwas, a seasoned tech executive who worked at companies like Digit and Yelp. “I also knew that the marketplace for hiring help was broken for homeowners and service providers.” The couple joined forces to create Honey Homes, an innovative membership service that pairs each household with a dedicated, fully employed and rigorously vetted handyman who manages everything from minor upgrades to to-do lists to routine maintenance tasks. “We learned there were thousands of things people want to get done around their homes,” says Vishwas. “The alternative to Honey Homes is not the vendor you hire for a one-off task, it is the inertia of not doing anything at all.” The process is simple: download the app, sign up and set up a time to meet your handyman. And naturally, the holidays are a perfect time to start. “It’s such a time of joy, but also stress in the preparation to make everything just right,” says Vishwas. Here, a few of Honey Homes’ top holiday tasks.
Holiday Light Hanging
“We can help you plan, purchase, hang and take down beautiful holiday lights. We’ll save you hours on the ladder.”
Organize for Guests
“Having lots of family or friends over? Let’s rearrange that guest room, or move some extra seating into the living room, or set up that new credenza in your formal dining room for your holiday dinner.”
Hang a New Chandelier
“A beautiful, bright light fixture can transform a room and the mood. Buy that new modern chandelier and get it installed before the holidays.”
Kitchen Tune-Up
“A quick test run of all your appliances and making sure everything is running before a gathering can avoid any hiccups on the big day. We can make small fixes or bring in an appliance specialist if needed.”
Half-Bath Touch Up
“Now’s the perfect time to swap out the faucet or older toilet in your half-bath, touch up the paint or swap out that sticky doorknob for your guests’ comfort.”
Honey Homes
Call or text 310-564-7902 to book a complimentary home walk-through and meet your handyman.
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