New York Handyman Services: Gift Ideas For Homeowners

Holidays in New York state are all about family and friends spending quality time together. Part of the joy of the season is finding just the right gift for those special people on your list.

For the perfect holiday present, why not consider giving a gift experience that will always be remembered. The people on your list will appreciate a gift certificate for any number of home services that they can use in the new year.

Choose from one of these gift packages for the homeowner in your life:

1. Custom Painting

First-time home buyers will welcome a gift of custom painting by a professional painter. Whether it’s adding a splash of color to the kitchen or an entire repaint of the master bedroom, a gift certificate gives new homeowners the freedom to choose what painting project they want to tackle first.

Suggested painting gift values:

• $100 – exterior or interior door
• $200 – single room
• $300 – large size room

2. Home Organization

Have someone on your list who’s always busy and on the go? Give them the gift of a professional organizer who can help get them on track for the new year by uncluttering closets and creating a storage space system.

Suggested gift value:

• Organizers charge $55 to $85 per hour, with most projects taking between 2 and 10 hours to complete.

3. Smart Home Automation

Smart home technology can give homeowners peace of mind when they’re not at home by managing locks, lights, and garage doors. Give someone a certificate with a home automation pro for help installing and connecting their devices.

Suggested gift value:

• $200 to $300 – video door bell, purchase + installation

4. Housecleaning

Who doesn’t appreciate a little help around the house? A home cleaning gift certificate lets the recipient choose when they want to use your gift, whether it’s cleaning the entire house, washing windows, or scrubbing down the kitchen.

Suggested gift values:

• $50 to $90 – two-hour service
• $80 to $200 – cleaning a two-bedroom house or apartment

5. Handyman Service for Seniors

More people are choosing to stay in their existing homes as they age. This means that for comfort and safety they need to be on top of repairs and maintenance. The gift of handyman services can help them with basic home projects and repairs.

Suggested gift values:

• $65 – hang a new light fixture
• $75 to $100 – replace and reposition electrical components
• $150 – install a new height-comfort toilet

Contact HomeAdvisor in New York state for help purchasing a handyman service gift certificate for your friends and loved ones this holiday season.

This Patch article is sponsored by Home Advisor.