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Mr. Handyman Again Ranks #1 Among Handyman Services On Entrepreneur Magazine's 2007 Franchise 500®.

Brand President Rechnagel Gives Credit to Franchisees.

ANN ARBOR, January 19, 2007 – Todd Rechnagel, president of Mr. Handyman, announced the 2007 rankings to staffers and franchisees at a company rally.

"Each year we strengthen our grip on the #1 category ranking and we continue to grow our franchise system," said Todd Rechnagel, president of Mr. Handyman. "We moved up in the overall rankings from 142 last year to 120. Watch out Subway—the #1 overall franchise—you're in our sights."

Mr. Handyman is a member of Service Brands International (SBI), a multi-brand franchisor offering a variety of home-service franchise concepts ideally positioned for today's active consumers.

"Each of our brands is showing strong growth and it's evident in our rankings," said David McKinnon, founder and chairman of SBI. "As reported, Molly Maid leads the way ranked 83 with 697 franchises. 1-800-DryClean with 109 franchises, came in at 386. And DUCTZ, our newest family member, broke through the rankings at number 418, with 38 franchises."

"This is great for our company, our headquarters' team, and our franchisees," said Rechnagel. "We know we're #1 and it's great when others reward you for your hard work."

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the "Stimulus Bill" (The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) that made significant changes to the energy efficiency tax credits. These changes apply to products "placed in service" in 2009. The highlights are:

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  The tax credits that were previously effective for 2009, have been extended to 2010 as well.
  
  


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  The tax credit has been raised from 10% to 30%.
  
  


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  The tax credits that were for a specific dollar amount (ex $300 for a CAC), have been converted to 30% of the cost.
  
  


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  The maximum credit has been raised from $500 to $1,500 total for the two year period (2009-2010). However, some improvements such as geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, and solar panels are not subject to the $1,500 maximum.
  
  


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  The $200 cap on windows has been removed, but the requirements for windows (after June 1, 2009) has been increased significantly. Not all ENERGY STAR qualified windows will qualify after June 1, 2009.
  
  

Want more from your windows? Ask for ENERGY STAR.
ENERGY STAR-qualified windows, doors, and skylights save you energy and money, increase the comfort of your home, and protect your valuable possessions from sun damage. They are also better for the environment because lowering your energy use means less air pollution from power plants.

Congratulations and welcome to the Mr. Handyman family!

Your local Hometown Mr. Handyman won Rookie Franchisee of 2008 award!

Thank you to all of your GREAT Customers and Employees!!!

Mr. Handyman is going green! In an effort to become more sensitive to the environment, we are converting as many materials as possible to low-impact and planet-safe materials. We are also expanding our services to include numerous ways to help our customers convert their homes and businesses to cleaner, more energy-efficient dwellings. Construction and home repair is notoriously bad for our environment, but after two years of research, we have found a number of products and processes that will considerably lessen the impact of our services on the environment.

In doing this, Mr. Handyman becomes the first handyman service to renovate, repair and up-grade your home or business and help the environment at the same time. Please feel free to ask us how we can help you green your home or see the attached sheet for ideas.

Going green can save you money! We have lots of ideas to make your home more energy-efficient, so you see a return on the cost of repairs in your energy bills. In addition, please use the coupon below to save even more money.

"I want my kids to grow up in a place where the kitchen is a fun place to be and they want to learn how to cook," laments Laura, whose kitchen is stark white, has missing tiles, and is just plain -- as she puts it -- "boring!" She wishes it could look "fun and spunky" like Rachael's ... and with Evette Rios' help, it can! Check out the gallery to see how she "Rachael-izes" this family's kitchen -- all on a budget!

Rachael's got one more surprise for the family to make their kitchen look more like hers -- a set of her pots & pans! Article Link 

Mr. Handyman, serving Northern St Joseph & Elkhart counties, part of the nation's leading home repair and maintenance franchise and the world's No. 1 employer of handymen worldwide, is now boasting of a partnership with national celebrity Richard Karn, the former Al Borland from ABC's past sitcom "Home Improvement."

Karn will serve as the spokesperson for Mr. Handyman, serving Northern St Joseph & Elkhart Counties, and for all Mr. Handyman franchises throughout the country as the national spokesperson and face of the brand for the next two years.

"Richard Karn is the perfect choice to represent Mr. Handyman," said David & Janet Sipp, owner of Mr. Handyman, serving Northern St Joseph & Elkhart Counties. "Karn's ability to relate to a typical Mr. Handyman customer, as well as a Mr. Handyman technician, makes him an excellent match to our brand, culture and marketing objectives."

During eight seasons as Tim Allen's sidekick on "Tool Time," the show within a show on "Home Improvement," Karn and cast enjoyed the spotlight as part of America's No. 1 family comedy throughout the 90s. Starting in 2008, Karn will enjoy a new kind of spotlight as Mr. Handyman's spokesperson, providing the face and personality for the brand that was recently ranked as the No. 1 handyman service franchise throughout the country by the January 2008 issue of Entrepreneur magazine.

"I am thrilled to be a part of the Mr. Handyman family," Karn said. "In addition to my handyman role on 'Home Improvement,' my father and other relatives were builders and architects, and I am a strong believer in the Mr. Handyman concept and its mission to provide consumers with professional, credible and reliable handymen for a variety of home repair and maintenance requests."