Going away on holiday is mostly a relaxing experience, where you can unwind from the whole hustle and bustle of your daily work. With just a few months away from summer, all you can think about is that well-earned holiday to escape the cold winter months and to have some worry-free days.
It’s almost impossible to avoid the stress of modern life: a recent survey conducted by the Mental Health Foundation found that 74% of UK adults have felt so stressed that they felt overwhelmed or unable to cope, at some point over the last year. The last thing you’ll want is to be stressed on your holiday thinking about all the small jobs you still have to do at home – that annoying tap that keeps dripping, the kitchen cupboard that doesn’t close properly anymore and the lightbulb in your bathroom that stopped working.
Sometimes all you need is to clear your mind from everything that’s happening back at home and just enjoy a two-week holiday in the Bahamas, or anywhere else in the world. The Handy Squad, a handyman service in London always understood this and took care of my home like it was theirs. Using a handyman while away on holiday to deal with all the small tasks I needed to be done around the house helped me enjoy my holiday to the fullest. No more thinking about dripping taps or faulty lightbulbs, the only thing I thought about was when to enjoy a Pina Colada – which is all the time.
Whether you want to refurbish your whole kitchen, or you simply have small tasks around the house to complete, but you just don’t have enough time in your hands – don’t worry. An article from the Boston Globe emphasises the idea of being away from your home when you are having a major home renovation done. This type of renovation can be messy, loud, disruptive and dangerous as you could inhale lead dust and be exposed to other hazards.
If you are not completely sold on the idea, why not ask a friend or a trusty neighbour to check up on the handymen every once in a while? Or if you are a bit of a micromanager or a control freak, why not ask the handyman to send you a video or photos of the work once it’s done? Maybe allow yourself one video chat with the handyman and then turn your phone off completely.
After seeing all the work done, there won’t be anything else to worry about. Sit back, relax and enjoy one Pina Colada or two. For me one of the best feelings was to get home from holiday and seeing how every task I’ve asked the Handy Squad to do had been completed to perfection, no more taking showers in the dark, the light was fixed.
After that, I ended up having the best sleep I’ve had in ages. It was incredible how the junction of a lovely holiday walking barefoot on light yellow sand beaches and sipping Pina Coladas, as well as getting home to no dripping taps and faulty lightbulbs can do to a worrisome person. I have to thank the Handy Squad for a job well done, for their professionalism and trustworthiness.
Also, have you considered home warranty cover? Qualified contractors are sent to fix specific issues, and they will work with you to find a time to diagnose the problem and either repair or replace the item. Companies such as https://homewarranty.firstam.com/homeowner/home-warranty/missouri offer such cover.
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Author Bio: This article was written by Hannah Tolson. She enjoys contributing to travel and lifestyle blogs and is now working as a part-time freelance blogger. You’ll always find her writing about her favourite places to travel to and where you can find the best Pina Coladas.
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