Home Services

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Homeowner comparing three contractor quotes on a table, symbolizing careful selection and smart financial planning for home projects.
Services

How to Find Trusted Home Service Pros: Get 3+ Quotes

Many homeowners, eager to start a project, rush into hiring a contractor, only to discover that choosing the lowest bid can lead to hidden costs, cut corners, and thousands of dollars in rework.

Olivia Hart·May 15, 2026
A lone HVAC technician stands against a backdrop of a large, understaffed construction site, symbolizing the industry's significant labor shortage.
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HVAC Industry Faces 110,000 Openings Amid Demand Surge

The United States' HVAC industry faces a deficit of roughly 110,000 unfilled technician positions.

Olivia Hart·May 14, 2026
Futuristic AI scheduling interface optimizing home service appointments, highlighting efficiency and technological advancement in home care.
Services

AI Scheduling Platform Boosts Home Service Efficiency with New Funding

In pilot markets, an AI-powered intake process slashed missed referrals by 22% and increased timely care initiation by 6% for a major home health provider.

Olivia Hart·May 12, 2026
Homeowner stressed by rising costs and project delays due to skilled trades shortage, with a contractor explaining the situation.
Services

Skilled trades shortage to increase costs for homeowners

Approximately $71 billion in taxes will be lost by 2030 due to vacant trade jobs, a stark indicator of the U.

Olivia Hart·May 10, 2026
Construction site with unfinished home, symbolizing skilled trades shortage causing project delays and increased costs for homeowners.
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Skilled trades shortage delays construction projects, raises costs.

By 2030, the United States anticipates 2.

Olivia Hart·May 7, 2026
Contractors interacting with advanced digital kiosks and screens in a modern showroom, demonstrating the new online purchasing and service booking capabilities offered by Ferguson and Contractor Commerce.
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Contractor Commerce, Ferguson Alliance Modernizes Contractor Buying

Ferguson, a prominent distributor, is now equipping its contractor customers with advanced tools to transform their websites into comprehensive sales channels.

Olivia Hart·May 6, 2026
Construction site with a 'Help Wanted' sign, showing a homeowner's concern due to contractor unavailability and long wait times.
Services

Skilled trades shortage impacts home services, driving up costs

In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, contractors are now booked out six months in advance, a direct consequence of a shrinking workforce impacting home services in 2026.

Olivia Hart·May 5, 2026
Contractor's van with a futuristic AI interface showing local marketing data and customer inquiries, representing hyper-local marketing strategies.
Tips & Guides

What are hyper-local marketing strategies for contractors in 2026?

Google is rolling out AI-powered calling in Search, a significant advancement where the technology can contact local businesses on a customer's behalf.

Layla Quinn·May 5, 2026
Redwood Services' acquisition of Sierra Platform visualized, showcasing technological integration and strategic consolidation in the home services market.
Services

Redwood Services to Acquire Sierra Platform, Boosts Home Services

Redwood Services, a company generating over $500 million in annual revenue, plans to acquire the Sierra Platform for $220 million, signaling a significant shift in the home services sector.

Olivia Hart·May 5, 2026
A homeowner smiling while a professional completes a home service, showcasing a perfect customer experience and a beautifully renovated space.
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Customer experience is the new battleground in home services for 2026.

Chris Monaco, a recent customer, described his concrete patio floor installation as '100% perfect' according to trustindex .

Olivia Hart·May 2, 2026