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Are You a Local Tastemaker? Join The Service Bridge as a City Expert

Build public-facing profiles showcasing your expertise social presence and reviews Be discoverable by event planners travelers brands or businesses Be hired to consult recommend or review services places or events Help others experience cities like a local would with nuance...

What Is The Service Bridge? A New Way to Connect People with Skills to the People Who Need Them

Imagine a world where getting help whether it s a math tutor a home chef a software troubleshooter or a DJ for your wedding is as seamless and structured as hiring a professional through a formal procurement process But lighter...

Garage Door Opens But Won’t Close Until It “Cools Down”? Here’s What’s Going On

Garage Door Opens But Won t Close Here's some troubleshooting tips Hopefull you Fix It yourself If your garage door opens with a remote but refuses to close again unless it cools off you're not alone This is a common...

Why Finding a “Local Pro” Online Still Feels Like a Gamble

When Marcus relocated to Charlotte for work he was ready to settle in fast New house new job new city but the real test came when his water heater failed one rainy Tuesday morning He jumped online searched plumber near...

Home Repairs During Work Hours? Here’s How to Keep Everything Moving Without Taking a Day Off

James had just started a new job Remote onboarding back-to-back meetings and a manager who kept reminding everyone to show initiative So when his water heater started acting up fluctuating between scalding and ice cold he knew he had to...

Your Renovation Budget Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Bidding Process

How did it go over budget That s the question Priya kept asking herself She had done the prep pinned bathroom design ideas set a clear budget of and even took time off work to oversee the renovation But as...

Emergency Repairs? Here’s How to Get Fast Quotes Without Compromising Quality

It always happens at the worst time The pipe bursts at a m The AC dies in the middle of a July heatwave The roof starts leaking right before guests arrive In those moments panic takes over You grab your...

The #1 Complaint Among Homeowners After a Renovation Project

You ve just finished your dream renovation new kitchen upgraded bathroom fresh paint maybe even some custom cabinetry You ve waited for weeks possibly months watched the progress and paid for it Finally you re ready to enjoy your newly...

Moving to a New City? How to Find Trusted Contractors Without Starting Over

Moving to a New City How to Find Trusted Contractors Without Starting Over Imagine this You ve just moved to a new city unpacked your boxes and are starting to settle into your new home Everything seems perfect but then...

How to Get 5 Legit Quotes for Home Repairs Without Chasing People Down

It s the weekend and Sarah a homeowner in Los Angeles discovers that the plumbing in her kitchen is leaking The water is starting to pool under the sink and she knows that if she doesn t fix it soon...

Why You Should Never Accept the First Quote for Home Repairs (Atlanta)

It was a busy weekday when David a homeowner in Atlanta noticed a leak in his roof after a heavy rainstorm Water started dripping through the ceiling and panic set in Without wasting any time he opened his laptop typed...

Why You Should Never Accept the First Quote for Home Repairs

It was a hot summer day when Ryan a homeowner in Denver discovered a serious problem his air conditioning unit had broken down in the middle of a heatwave After calling around he quickly received a quote from a local...

How to Avoid Overpaying for Home Repairs: What Every Homeowner Should Know

It was a typical Saturday when Jenna a homeowner in Phoenix called a handyman for a small plumbing issue She had a leaky faucet in her kitchen and thought it would be a quick fix After searching plumber near me...

Five Things Homeowners Really Wish They Knew Before Hiring a Handyman

And How The Service Bridge and OneCall Help You Avoid Regrets When Carlos bought his first home in Denver he knew there would be projects paint touchups cabinet hinges a ceiling fan install He called a local handyman recommended by...

The Real Cost of Hiring the Wrong Plumber or Electrician

When Priya noticed a flicker in her kitchen lights and a puddle forming under the bathroom sink she did what most of us do Googled a local electrician and plumber She called the first two names that showed up got...

Tired of Getting Ghosted by Contractors? Here’s Why It Keeps Happening

It started with a broken AC in the middle of July Raj was sweating literally and figuratively His thermostat blinked SYSTEM ERROR and the house was turning into a sauna He did what most of us would do pulled out...

Why It’s So Hard to Find Reliable Home Service Providers (And What You Can Do About It)

It started with a leaking faucet Not a big deal right Jessica figured she d get a plumber out in a day or two But after three no-shows five vague quotes and endless follow-ups she realized what millions of homeowners...