Like many handymen, Zach Laurie got into the trade out of necessity. It was 2008, the start of the recession. “I quit my job,” Laurie says. “There was an economic downturn. I spent a couple of years ...

TaskRabbit, a web-based service that connects freelance handymen with clients in various local US markets, has emailed customers admitting it suffered a security breach. The company has taken down its ...

TaskRabbit, the mobile marketplace that matches freelance labor with local demand, has apparently been hacked. Both the company’s website and app were down at time of writing and notifications had ...

What’s the best way to find a good handyman or tradesman that can help with small jobs around the house? It’s a great question. Finding a good home repair/handyman can be a bit of a crapshoot. How do ...

TaskRabbit is an online and mobile marketplace that connects people with local freelancers for tasks such as cleaning, moving, and handyman work. The company was founded in 2008 and has since expanded ...

In 2015, even if you’re not superrich, you can act like you’re a resident of “Downton Abbey” by hiring people via online marketplaces like TaskRabbit to reorganize your jewelry box, hang a picture or ...

The answer to all your unwanted home chores is now just a hop, skip and a click away. TaskRabbit, an on-demand service that connects people with professional do-it-all handymen called Taskers, ...

TaskRabbit links people to clients who need an extra pair of hands for errands. — -- Justin Prim isn’t just a bike messenger. He’s part of a new wave of self-employed go-getters, some making six ...