Make your Home Green and Increase your homes energy efficiency by upgrading appliances, HVAC system, water heater, windows, thermostat. Add Solar or Geo Thermal Energy.

Energy Efficient Windows & Doors

Installation, repair & replacement of windows, storm windows, doors, frames, etc.

Windows - New

Includes thermal, greenhouse & bay windows.

Doors (Exterior) - Install or Replace

Includes thermal, security, entrance & patio doors.

Sliding Door - Install

Includes installations or replacements.

Storm Door - Install

Includes installations & replacements.

Storm Windows - Install or Replace

To reduce energy usage.

Window - Repair

Includes window glass and frames

Home Solar Energy

Solar Panel systems use power cells to convert sunlight into electricity for your home.

Solar Panels For Electric System - Install

Solar panels forl electrical systems.

Solar Panels For Electric System - Repair

Solar panel for electrical systems.

Solar Water Heater System - Install

Solar hot water systems.

Solar Water Heater System - Repair

Solar hot water systems.

Energy Efficient Appliances

Install new energy efficient appliances

Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Includes large kitchen & laundry appliances.

Cooktop - Install or Replace

Includes gas and electric cooktops

Trash Compactor - Install or Repair

Includes kitchen trash compactor installation, replacement or repair

Appliance (Major Gas Appliance) - Install or Replace

Includes natural gas & propane.

Appliance (Microwave Oven) - Install or Replace

Includes turntable, thermometer, door seals, etc.

Appliance (Smaller Size) - Install or Replace

Includes hot water dispensers, icemakers, etc.

Tankless Water Heater - Install

Energy efficient Water Heater - heats water as you use it

Tankless Water Heater - Repair

Energy Efficient - Heats water as you use it

Energy Efficient Home Heating

Install, repair or replace furnaces, forced air heating systems, thermostats, radiators, water heater & Clean Ducts, etc.

Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - Install or Replace

Also called forced air systems. Very common type.

Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - Repair or Service

Also called forced air systems. Very common type.

Thermostat - Install or Replace

Controls heating & cooling systems.

Boiler or Radiator Heating System - Install or Replace

Typically boiler is in basement & radiators are in each room.

Boiler or Radiator Heating System - Repair or Service

Typically boiler is in basement & radiators are in each room.

Ducts & Vents - Clean

Clean heating & cooling ducts, vents & registers.

Tankless Water Heater - Install

Energy efficient Water Heater - heats water as you use it

Tankless Water Heater - Repair

Energy Efficient - Heats water as you use it

Water Heater - Install or Replace

Includes gas and electric water heaters.

Geothermal Energy

Geothermal energy systems use temperature found beneath the ground to heat and cool your home

Geothermal Heating or Cooling System - Install

Draws heat or coolness from ground or body of water.

Geothermal Heating or Cooling System - Service

Draws heat or coolness from ground or body of water.

Home Insulation & Weatherstripping

Includes weatherstripping, blown-in, batt, rolled insulation, etc.

Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

For attics & enclosed walls, need special equipment.

Weatherstripping - Install or Replace

Seals for windows & doors.

Batt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Install rolls of insulation

Home Energy Audit

Typically done to reduce energy usage and lower utility bills

Spray Foam Insulation - Install

Polyurethane foam that is sprayed onto surfaces where it then sticks, expands and hardens.

Home/Roof Skylights

This category is for firms that cut through the roof, install the skylight & finish off the exterior & interior openings. It includes light tunnels & solar tubes.

Skylight - Install

Includes solar tubes & roof windows.

Skylight - Repair, Replace or Seal an Existing Skylight

Includes solar tubes & roof windows.

Winterize Home

Winterize your home for winter. Service or upgrade your furnace, central heating, water heater, ducts, fireplace, insulation, thermostat, windows, weatherstripping, aerate lawn, gutter cleaning, etc.

Energy Efficient Home Heating

Install, repair or replace furnaces, forced air heating systems, thermostats, radiators, water heater & Clean Ducts, etc.

Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - Install or Replace

Also called forced air systems. Very common type.

Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - Repair or Service

Also called forced air systems. Very common type.

Thermostat - Install or Replace

Controls heating & cooling systems.

Boiler or Radiator Heating System - Install or Replace

Typically boiler is in basement & radiators are in each room.

Boiler or Radiator Heating System - Repair or Service

Typically boiler is in basement & radiators are in each room.

Ducts & Vents - Clean

Clean heating & cooling ducts, vents & registers.

Tankless Water Heater - Install

Energy efficient Water Heater - heats water as you use it

Tankless Water Heater - Repair

Energy Efficient - Heats water as you use it

Water Heater - Install or Replace

Includes gas and electric water heaters.

Energy Efficient Windows & Doors

Installation, repair & replacement of windows, storm windows, doors, frames, etc.

Windows - New

Includes thermal, greenhouse & bay windows.

Doors (Exterior) - Install or Replace

Includes thermal, security, entrance & patio doors.

Sliding Door - Install

Includes installations or replacements.

Storm Door - Install

Includes installations & replacements.

Storm Windows - Install or Replace

To reduce energy usage.

Window - Repair

Includes window glass and frames

Home Insulation & Weatherstripping

Includes weatherstripping, blown-in, batt, rolled insulation, etc.

Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

For attics & enclosed walls, need special equipment.

Weatherstripping - Install or Replace

Seals for windows & doors.

Batt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Install rolls of insulation

Home Energy Audit

Typically done to reduce energy usage and lower utility bills

Spray Foam Insulation - Install

Polyurethane foam that is sprayed onto surfaces where it then sticks, expands and hardens.

Chimney Cap - Install or Replace

Chimney cap installation or replacement

Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect

Chimney sweep cleans soot & creosote from inside chimney.

Winterize Lawn/Landscape

Lawn aeration, fertilization, winterize sprinkler system, fall clean up, etc.

Lawn Care - Dethatching

Lawn Dethatching and Power Raking

Lawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up

Fall or Spring Yard Clean Up

Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Core Aeration.

Lawn Care - Fertilize or Treat a Lawn

Fertilizer, weed killer, pesticides, natural remedies.

Sprinkler System for Lawn and Garden - Winterize or Activate

Winterize or Activate Sprinklers.

Winterize Roofing/Gutters

Install, replace, or repair roofing, siding, gutters, skylights, etc.

Gutters & Downspouts - Clean

Remove leaves, debris & flush out downspouts.

Heating Cable for Roof - Install

To melt snow, ice & prevent ice dams.

Roofing Installation & Roof Repair

Includes asphalt, wood and other roofing materials, Install and repair

Snow Removal

Includes shoveling, blowing & plowing.

Baby Preparation

Includes tasks to help prepare your home for a new baby.

Child Proofing - Install

Make a living space safer for small children.

Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain

Interiror painting of whole rooms, hallways, walls, ceilings etc.

Attic - Remodel

Larger scale renovation, repairs & fix ups where multiple trades are involved

Bedroom - Remodel

Create a bedroom or substantially alter an old one.

Decorators & Designers

Includes kitchen, bathroom, interior decorators, home or office,
feng shui, interior lighting, landscape, etc.

Designer - Building

Non-credentialed expert in design.

Designer - Kitchen

Specialist in kitchen layout & design.

Designer - Landscape

Non-credentialed designer of landscapes.

Interior Decorator

Consultant for decorating interior space.

Consultant - Professional Home or Office Organizer

Paperwork, space & time management & relocation help.

Designer - Bathroom

Specialist in bathroom layout & design.

Designer - Feng Shui

Check the "energy" patterns of layout & furnishings.

Designer - Interior Lighting Plan

Enhance interior / exterior environments through the integration of light and space

Designer - Residential (Interior Space Planner)

Performed by certified & licensed experts.

Designer - Window Treatments

Specialists in blinds, shades, curtains, shutters, drapes, tinting, etc.

Blinds or Shades - Install or Replace

Includes minis, verticals, Venetian, etc.

Blinds or Shades - Repair

Replace slats, repair retraction mechanism, etc.

Drapes or Curtains - Install or Replace

Includes rods & valances if needed.

Drapes or Curtains - Repair or Alter

Convert fabric to drapes or alter existing drapes.

Electronic Drape, Shade or Blind Opener - Install

Includes replacing an existing device.

Electronic Drape, Shade or Blind Opener - Repair or Service

Includes mechanical & electronic parts.

Exterior Shutters - Install or Replace

Includes vinyl, aluminum & wood types.

Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Typically only older wooden shutters are repaired.

Indoor Shutters - Install or Replace

Usually wooden or wooden with some fabric.

Indoor Shutters - Repair

Usually wooden or wooden with some fabric.

Vertical Blinds - Install or Replace

Mostly handled by specialty firms that install what they sell.

Vertical Blinds - Repair

Replace slats, repair retraction mechanism, etc.

Window Tinting - Apply or Replace

Used to reduce heat gain & destructive UV light.

Disability Planner

Specialist in disability planning. Does not build it.

Landscape Designer - Feng Shui

Check the "energy" patterns of yard layout

Stage a Home

Specialist in home staging & showcasing.

Environmental (Asbestos, Lead, Mold, and Radon Gas)

Includes asbestos, radon gas & toxic lead testing & abatement, etc.

Asbestos - Abatement

Cover up, seal or remove asbestos materials.

Toxic Lead - Abatement

Lead abatement service.

Toxicity and Mold - Removal

Mold and Toxic substance abatement service.

Asbestos - Testing

Test for presence, plan remedies.

Mold & Toxic Material Test

Mold and Toxic substance testing.

Radon Gas - Abatement

Radon Mitigation Service.

Radon Gas - Testing

Radon gas detection service.

Toxic Lead - Testing

Check for evidence of lead in dust, air or water.

Handyman Services

Includes repairs, minor improvements, assembly

Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Includes repairs, minor improvements, assembly

Hourly Handyman Services

Includes repairs, minor improvements, assembly

Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain

Interiror painting of whole rooms, hallways, walls, ceilings etc.

Laundry Room - Remodel

Larger scale renovation, repairs & fix ups where multiple trades are involved

Living Room - Remodel

Larger scale renovation, repairs & fix ups where multiple trades are involved

Maid Service

Routine cleaning of the home's interior areas.

Major Renovation - Multiple Rooms

Larger scale renovation, repairs & fix ups where multiple trades are involved

Mosquito Control

Mosquito exterminators

One Time Interior House Cleaning

Interior spring cleaning, Move out cleaning

Pest Control - Bugs and Insects

Pest control or exterminator.

Pest Control - Cockroaches

Cockroach control or exterminator.

Remodel a single room

Larger scale renovation, repairs & fix ups where multiple trades could be involved

Water Softening & Purification

Includes installation & repair of filters & dispensers, neutralization, etc.

Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Softeners, filters, acid neutralizing, dechlorinating, etc.

Water Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Back flush, change filters, overhaul, etc.

Metal Work, Blacksmiths and Signmakers

Creation of custom metal objects, structural steel beams, making & installation of signs, etc.

Metal Structure or Object - Create Custom

Fabricate custom metal objects to specifications

Steel Beams (Custom) - Fabricate

Create beams to specifications

Wrought Iron Fence - Repair or Weld

Usually thick, black & heavy with welded joints.

Metal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut

Usually performed by a welder.

Sheet Metal and Ornamental Metal - Fabricate

Includes ducts, hoods, bay windows, roofs, etc.

Signs - Make and Install

Usually to identify owner, address, business, etc.

Steel Beams (Structural) - Install

Includes replacing or adding beams, posts, supports, etc.

Wrought Iron Fence - Install

Usually thick, black, & heavy with welded joints.

Site Preparation, Grading & Removal of Junk or Building Materials

Includes site dumpster service, waste and junk removal, prep, demolition,
excavation, land surveys, landscaping, permits, recycling, tree stump removal, etc.

Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Includes tree, brush removal & rough grading.

Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Get rid of appliances, building materials, trash, junk, landscape debris, etc.

Construction Survey

Establish exact size & location of boundaries.

Demolition

Used even when not involved in the re-building project.

Dumpster Rental Service - Delivery & Pickup

Dumpster rentals are used during major clean-ups & remodeling.

Elevation Certification

Establish elevation a property or building in relation to flood plain.

Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Alter the terrain to improve drainage or aesthetics.

Land Surveyor

Establish exact size & location of boundaries.

Land Surveyor

Establish exact size & location of boundaries.

Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Alter the terrain to improve drainage or aesthetics.

Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Bring a truck load of soil, sand, mulch or rock to the property.

Landscape Curbing - Install

Permanent concrete edging for landscapes

Permit Service

Service bureau that helps obtain building permits.

Tree Stump - Remove

Usually involves a commercial stump grinder.

Yard Waste and Clippings - Remove

Get rid of landscape debris, yard clippings, leaves, etc.

Pools, Spas, Saunas & Tubs

Includes installation & repair of swimming pools &
enclosures, hot tubs, saunas, water features, etc.

Bathtub Liner or Shower Surround - Install or Replace

Acrylic liner installed to fit over existing tub.

Hot Tub or Spa - Install or Replace

Includes stand-alone wooden or fiberglass tubs.

Hot Tub or Spa - Repair or Service

Includes stand-alone wooden or fiberglass tubs.

Pool Deck - Build

Build a New or Replace Existing Pool Deck

Pool Enclosure - Build

Roof structure protects pool & extends season.

Pool Enclosure - Repair

Fix problems with panels or supports.

Pool Tile - Install or Repair

Install or Repair of Pool Tile

Sauna - Install

For therapeutic steam baths.

Sauna - Repair

Includes wood components & equipment.

Swimming Pool - Above Ground - Build or Install

Above ground swimming pool installers.

Swimming Pool - Clean and Maintain

Includes adding chemicals, maintaining water level, removing debris.

Swimming Pool - Opening & Closing Service

Service pool at beginning or end of season

Swimming Pool - Resurface

Resurfacing & Refinishing of Existing Pool

Swimming Pool -Remodel

Resurfacing & Restoration of Existing Pool

Swimming Pool Covers - Install or Replace

Includes manual & automatic covers made of netting, mesh, vinyl or other material

Swimming Pool Heaters - Install or Replace

Filters, pumps, bubblers, heaters, chlorinators, etc.

Swimming Pool Heaters - Repair or Service

Filters, pumps, bubblers, heaters, chlorinators, etc.

Swimming Pool or Accessories - Repair or Service

Includes cracks, leaks, pipes, etc.

Pest Control (Birds, Insects, Rodents, Termites)

Control bugs, insects, birds, bats, rodents, small animals, termites, etc.

Pest Control - Bugs and Insects

Pest control or exterminator.

Pest Control - Raccoons

Includes trapping and removal of raccoons

Pest Control - Rodents

Includes rats, mice, snakes.

Pest Control - Termite

Structural control or removal of household termites.

Mosquito Control

Mosquito exterminators

Pest Control - Birds and Bats

Pest controller who handles birds or bats.

Pest Control - Cockroaches

Cockroach control or exterminator.

Pest Control - Opossums

Extermination, nest removal, and opossum removal

Pest Control - Skunks

Includes trapping and removal of skunks.

Pest Control - Small Animals

Includes squirrels, raccoons, and other small animals.

Pest Control - Squirrels

Includes squirrels

Home Security

Install or monitor alarms, security systems, child proofing, fire protection and prevention,
gates, security bars, storm shutters, surveillance cameras, etc.

Alarm or Security System - Install

Includes burglar, fire, smoke, etc.

Alarm or Security System - Repair

Includes burglar, fire, smoke, etc.

Fire - Protection and Prevention

May include detectors, extinguishers, sprinklers, etc.

Surveillance Cameras - Install or Repair

Used for remote monitoring of people & possessions.

Alarm or Security System - Monitor

Monitoring service that responds to alarms.

Automatic Electric Gate - Install or Replace

Usually metal, often automatic-opening gates for security.

Child Proofing - Install

Make a living space safer for small children.

Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace

Usually metal, often automatic-opening gates for security.

Security Bars - Install or Repair

Used to make windows & doors more secure.

Security Safe - Install

Secure container for valuables

Security or Storm Shutters - Install

Includes riot, hurricane, & entrance gates or shutters.

Security or Storm Shutters - Repair

Includes riot, hurricane & entrance gates or shutters.

Furniture

Installation of custom cabinets & built-in furniture,
repair, upholster & refinish furniture, etc.

Furniture - Refinish

Includes stripping old finishes & applying new.

Furniture - Repair

Caning, gluing, glass, etc. Not refinish, upholster.

Furniture - Upholster

Recover with fabric & fix padding & supports.

Built-In Bookshelf - Construct

Skilled carpenter for Built-In Bookshelf

Built-In Furniture - Construct

Skilled carpenter for Built-In Furniture.

Custom Cabinets - Build

Skilled woodworker for custom cabinets.

Custom Desk - Build

Includes office desks, built-in desks, and more

Furniture - Build Custom

Includes tables, cabinets, sofas, desks, lighting, chairs, etc.

Fireplaces, Inserts, Stoves and Barbeques

Install or repair gas, pellet & wood
stoves, fireplaces, BBQs & chimney cleaning, etc.

Brick or Stone Fireplace - Install

Install brick, stone or block fireplace or chimney.

Brick or Stone Fireplace - Repair

Fix brick, stone or block fireplace or chimney.

Chimney Cap - Install or Replace

Chimney cap installation or replacement

Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect

Chimney sweep cleans soot & creosote from inside chimney.

Gas BBQ - Install

This is for built-in grills, not for the wheeled units.

Gas, Pellet, or Wood Stove - Install

Includes gas, wood & pellet burning units.

Gas, Pellet, or Wood Stove - Repair

Includes wood, gas & pellet fueled systems.

Pre-Fabricated Fireplace Unit - Install

Includes gas, wood & pellet burning units.

Pre-Fabricated Fireplace Unit - Repair

Includes wood, gas & pellet fueled systems.

Environmental (Asbestos, Lead, Mold, and Radon Gas)

Includes asbestos, radon gas & toxic lead testing & abatement, etc.

Asbestos - Abatement

Cover up, seal or remove asbestos materials.

Toxic Lead - Abatement

Lead abatement service.

Toxicity and Mold - Removal

Mold and Toxic substance abatement service.

Asbestos - Testing

Test for presence, plan remedies.

Mold & Toxic Material Test

Mold and Toxic substance testing.

Radon Gas - Abatement

Radon Mitigation Service.

Radon Gas - Testing

Radon gas detection service.

Toxic Lead - Testing

Check for evidence of lead in dust, air or water.

Recovery Services (Water, Fire, etc)

Includes major repairs, repair of dry-rot & pest damage,
recovery service, update of existing features, etc.

Dry-rot, Water or Pest Damage - Major Repair

For wood, wallboard or other building materials.

Recovery Service - Water Removal

Pump out water from fires, floods, plumbing & sewer problems.

Earthquake Protection - Retrofit

Retrofit a structure to make it earthquake resistant.

Recovery Service - Earthquake Damage

Removal of destroyed items, clean-up & repairs.

Recovery Service - Fire or Smoke Damage

Repair smoke, fire & water damage to roofs, walls, ceilings, floors, etc.

Recovery Service - Storm or Wind Damage

Includes water removal, cleanup & repairs

Disability Services

Includes remodels, installation & repair of elevators, chair lifts, ramps, etc.

Disability Ramps - Build

Allows for wheeled access without steps.

Elevator or Stairlift - Install or Replace

Creating shaft or motorized chair substitute for an elevator.

Remodel to Accommodate a Disability

Substantial alterations to meet needs of disabled.

Disability Planner

Specialist in disability planning. Does not build it.

Disability Ramps - Repair

Includes simulated wood & wood substitutes.

Disability Retrofit

Minor alterations to meet needs of disabled.

Elevator or Stairlift - Repair or Service

Correct a problem with an existing elevator or stairlift.

Personal Emergency Response System

Allows individuals to call for help in case of emergency by use of a necklace or wristband.

Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove

Temporary holiday lighting for exterior, grounds and interior

Concrete Floor Coating-Apply

Epoxy or Hybrid Polymer coating applied to concrete floors

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