The home services marketplace startup YINC, in the works since 2016, chose an interesting time to launch. The startup made its first publicity push this week, the same week Facebook — the one competitor capable of crushing nearly any startup with its scale — added home services to Facebook Marketplace through partnerships with startups HomeAdvisor, Handy and Porch.
Facebook Marketplace now lets you book home services like cleaning, repair and more
May 23, 2018 by
Facebook Marketplace will now let consumers book home servicepeople directly from the website or app, through new partnerships with home service providers HomeAdvisor, Handy and Porch.
3 trends taking over spring kitchen design
May 8, 2018 by
This year’s spring kitchen trends are all about hi-tech tools and appliances matched with low-maintenance materials, fixtures and finishes.
The hottest new trend in home decor comes from a 300-year-old Christian sect
January 30, 2018 by
Although Shaker design originated more than 300 years ago, it’s still resonating with homeowners today. This simple furniture can be easily customized with trendy color palettes and modern finishes — perfect for people looking for a simple style they …
‘Aging in Place’ Begins Early: Report
January 8, 2018 by
Homeowners are getting older, and to continue on in their current house, improvements are necessary. “Aging in place,” however, is not just about adding railings and ramps—in fact, 46 percent of homeowners aged 75-plus began improvements early with the expectation that they would grow older, but stay put, according to a HomeAdvisor report. The most […]
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Driving the Smart Home Surge
September 16, 2017 by
More homeowners are adopting automation, according to a recent survey by CEDIA, a trade association, and HomeAdvisor, relying on professionals in a “smart home surge.” Seventy-five percent of the professionals surveyed, in fact, say they have received more smart home inquiries in recent months, and requests for maintenance once per month or more. “This report […]
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Homeowners Making Improvements Despite Political Uncertainties
April 29, 2017 by
Homeowners are springing more for upgrades to their homes, despite unknowns that have the potential to impact their spending—a full 60 percent more than what they spent in 2016, according to a new report by HomeAdvisor. “Home improvement activity is showing resilience in the face of political shifts,” says Brad Hunter, chief economist at HomeAdvisor. […]
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When indoor meets outdoor: Making blended living spaces an upsell
March 17, 2017 by
Blended living spaces, or connecting indoor and outdoor spaces, are trending, according to HomeAdvisor. Think fusing together a kitchen and a backyard patio with large glass sliding doors or roof extensions, or using sturdy-yet-stylish design pieces to…
The top 20 home design trends of 2017
December 30, 2016 by
Next year’s home trends: lush colors, plush textures and modernistic takes on traditional designs that make a perfect environment to create a “new you.” …
Build.com partners with HomeAdvisor to offer home services booking platform
July 7, 2015 by
Build.com, an online home-improvement product marketplace, says it will now enable consumers to hire professional contractors to install the products sold on Build.com’s website …
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