About The Home Helper

By Ted Langford

The idea behind it

Most people who do chores for hire are honest and hard-working. Still, a handshake deal can go wrong. A price grows. A job is half done. A tax rule surprises you in April. The Home Helper gives you the questions and the official rules ahead of time, so the deal stays fair for both sides.

What you won't find here

• Ratings or "top 10" lists of local workers.
• Referrals. We don't send cleaners, crews or handymen to anyone.
• Paid placements from people who do this work.
• Care or nursing services. That is a different kind of help.

Where our facts come from

When we state a rule, we link the source itself, such as the IRS or the federal rule book on eCFR. We note when we last read it. If a source changes, go by the source.

Who writes here

Ted Langford is a name our writers publish under. He is not a contractor, inspector or lawyer.

Tell us what we missed

If a link is broken or a rule has changed, send a note to contact@thehomehelper.xyz.

The company behind The Home Helper is The Home Helper.