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Angie's List Awards 32 Mr. Handyman Franchises with 2011 "Super Service Award." This is a third party consumer rating website which recognizes home service businesses for superior service.
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Winning Hockey Teams: Parallels Between Competitive Sports and Franchising. Alex Roberts shares the similarities and how hockey taught him lessons he uses as President of Mr. Handyman, International.
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Mr. Handyman Franchisee Rob Carpenter was featured on Houselogic.com to share helpful tips for extending the life of household appliances. http://www.houselogic.com/blog/appliances/make-appliances-last-longer/

Mr. Handyman of Wheaton donated home repair and maintenance service to a local charity for the 2011 National Day of Service.
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Mr. Handyman franchise owners around the country donate repair and maintenance services to veterans, shelters and charitiable organizations in need of assistance in observance of the National Day of Service and Remebrance.
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Mr. Handyman franchisee Steve Caldwell in an article about the growth and need for handyman services throughout Ontario.
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Mr. Handyman of Richmond, VA owner Gina Chapman offers morning viewers spring maintenance tips.
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Entrepreneur Magazine featured Mr. Handyman franchisee Nancy Herrington in their March 2011 edition. Nancy is a cancer survivor and is an avid volunteer mixing business with pleasure.
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Mr. Handyman owner Anthony laBarbera of San Antonio and New Braunfels shows KENS5 news how to save money and conserve energy.
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From Washington D.C. Lobbyist to Mr. Handyman Owner, Lee Allen tells Maryland Independent why he made the switch.
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Mr. Handyman Service Technician, Kelly Rickgauer, talks about why he loves being a handyman.
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From actor and opera singer to Mr. Handyman Owners, Kevin Crysler and diana Cantrelle have found a home with Mr. Handyman.
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Mr. Handyman’s President and CEO Todd Recknagel has been elected to the International Franchise Association Board of Directors, effective Feb. 16, 2011.
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Chad Olson, owner of Mr. Handyman of Lake Mary, Fla. is one of many franchisees who donated services to local charities on the 2010 National Day of Service.
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The Boston Herald recently compared two options to entering the handyman business. Joe Zeliger chose Mr. Handyman and the franchise opportunity. Read on to find out more.
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The National Minority Franchising Initiative (NMFI) has compiled its annual list of the “50 Top Franchises for Minorities.” The results were featured in the November 5th issue of USA TODAY in the Franchising Today section. Mr. Handyman was included in the Top 50 listing.
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Mr. Handyman franchisee David Silverman in West Los Angeles, Calif. was featured on KCAL News on July 14. David offered viewers tips to improve their home's energy efficiency during hot, summer months and control cooling bills. Check out the coverage: http://cbs2.com/tv/mr.handyman.summer.2.1803326.html
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Mr. Handyman International has development plans for five additional franchise locations in the St. Louis area. The June 3 edition of the St. Louis Business Journal recently highlighted plans after speaking with Mr. Handyman President & CEO Todd Recknagel.
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Mr. Handyman was included in the May 20, 2010 online edition of SmartMoney Magazine. Reporter Kelli Grant outlined 7 Ways to Cut Remodeling Bills and Mr. Handyman Business Management Advisor Ryan Evers shared tips on selecting quality contractors.
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Mike Tilley of Coloma, Mich. always enjoyed doing home projects as a way to relax from his former career with Whirlpool, and he recently launched Mr. Handyman of Kalamazoo-St. Joseph. Following being downsized from the corporate world, he decided entrepreneurship was his next move.
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Mike O'Donnell previously sold insurance and after decades in that industry decided to take his future into his own hands with a Mr. Handyman franchise. Read the article featured in the March 25, 2010 edition of The Reporter for Mike's story.
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Mr. Handyman can help homeowners in cold climates prepare for a long winter season and save on energy bills with a few simple repairs.
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The Phoenix Business Journal and HandsOn Greater Phoenix honored individuals and businesses in the second annual Heart of Business Awards on November 10. The program is designed to recognize volunteerism in the business community, which has taken on more urgency as the economy impacts individual needs and nonprofit funding. Nancy Herrington, Franchise owner of Mr. Handyman of the West Valley won the category of immediate need for her donated and reduced rate home repair and maintenance services and gift of time.
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In the recent survey published by the National Minority Franchising Initiative, Mr. Handyman, the country’s leading full-service home repair and maintenance franchise and the No. 1 employer of handymen worldwide, was named as one of the top 50 franchise opportunities for minority business owners.
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New Mr. Handyman Franchise Owners Don and Cathy Hess were recently featured in The Desert Sun for choosing the recognized leader in the handyman industry as their newest business opportunity.
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USA Today recently published an article to educate home owners on ways to cut 5% to 30% of energy bills, according to the Department of Energy. Mr. Handyman was included in the article and contributed to the importance of insulation and taking advantage of the 2009 Energy Tax Credit.
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Carl and Sheila Baynes retired, then chose to re-enter the workforce as small business owners. The couple was featured in the October edition of Money Magazine after franchising with Mr. Handyman, a home and light commercial repair and maintenance company.
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The Orlando Sentinel published an article showcasing seven Mr. Handyman franchise owners who donated their time and home repair and maintenance service on the first National Day of Service. Collectively, they donated over 135 hours to the Orlando Union Rescue Mission and SafeHouse of Seminole.
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