Tag: contractor advice

A homeowner was surprised when their handyman announced he was raising his rates and implied they should tip him, sharing a story about another client who tipped $20 per job. The advice columnist argues that a business owner shouldn’t rely on customers to supplement their income through tips and that the handyman’s communication was unprofessional. The consensus among those polled was that tipping handymen is not standard practice, and the homeowner is advised to find a new, more reliable handyman.