We’re here to tell you that you can give your kitchen a makeover without breaking the bank and without it being a massive, months-long project. Painting your kitchen cabinets can help you create a before-and-after makeover that’s Instagram worthy. Ready to get started?
For many people during the pandemic, watching sports has been a mental and emotional outlet. Conveniently, it’s actually “normal” to stay home to watch football’s biggest game of the year! But the current limits on social gatherings doesn’t mean you can’t still take in the action with your crew. We’ve put together some tips on throwing a virtual watch party. Here’s how to get ready for kick-off: Send an e-invitation to set the party mood. Lean into football or team themes with the template you choose. Make your lighting game strong. Consider what time of day it will be while you’re watching. You could brighten the room to give off a party vibe, or you keep your lights dim for a theatrical setting. Organize virtual pools/brackets/games. If you’re more interested in the hoopla than the actual game, create or download a scoring sheet to rate the best commercials. Circulate this sheet with your guests beforehand. If you don’t already have your TV mounted on the wall, now’s the time! Plan a festive atmosphere in …
Despite this year’s challenges, we all still had tasks to tackle. From home repairs to prescription pickup to IKEA assembly, in 2020 Taskers provided over 2 million hours of services in thousands of cities and 7 countries! Keep reading to find out what else got done in 2020. Popular & New Categories TaskRabbit’s on-demand services help cross off all types of to-do lists, and this year Delivery, Errands, Shopping surged in popularity. Another popular category in 2020: Moving Help. Taskers helped people move safely, from Packing & Unpacking to Heavy Lifting to Furniture Assembly. To make everyday life easier at home or for your business, TaskRabbit launched 12 new categories this year! 🎉 You can now hire a Tasker to help with: Babyproofing Car Washing Furniture Removal Full-Service Help Moving Interior Design Pressure Washing Project Coordination Rental Unit Management Room Measurement Smart Home Installation Snow Removal TaskRabbit for Good Initiatives The mission of TaskRabbit for Good was perhaps more critical than ever in 2020: to help neighbors in need find work and a place to …
New homeowner? Here are three winter tasks you may need to get done. Snow Removal In cold climates, snow is something you can count on every winter. Thankfully, a Tasker can take care of clearing your property of snow for you! All around your property–anywhere pedestrians walk and cars park–is where you can expect you’ll need snow shoveling. Areas where snow needs to be shoveled include: Driveway Front and side paths Stairs Patio/deck Sidewalk Coupled with this task is chipping ice from the driveway, removing icicles from the gutters, and sidewalk salting. Mention if you have your own supplies or if you need the Tasker to bring them (i.e. snow blower, snow shovels, salt, ladder, etc.) Book Snow Removal task Winterizing Your Home Winterizing your home is one way to achieve energy efficiency. You don’t want drafty windows letting in cool air and letting out heated air! On that note, if you’re considering upgrading any of your appliances, you can also hire a Tasker for Smart Home Installation. Common winterization tasks include: Installing storm windows …
Like in any relationship, communication is key to a successful experience using TaskRabbit. Writing a detailed task description and using the chat thread to stay in touch about the task will create a smooth process. No matter what task you’re booking, here is helpful information to include in your task description: Details on what you need done Instructions for entering the space Whether you or someone else (or pets) will be present during the task Any tools/materials you already have Any budget or time constraints Contactless preferences Once a Tasker has accepted the task, you can use the chat thread to follow up, ask and answer questions, share photos, etc. Using the chat thread Be specific Special tools needed Special cleaning products you will provide Cleaning products you do not want used Brand, make, and model # of furniture to be assembled Any heirloom items/breakables that need special care Parking instructions Pick-up/drop-off address/es Set expectations Indicate if you’ve hired anyone else to help, or if you plan to help (two Taskers can make tasks like …
Keeping your clothes on a seasonal rotation can help you fall back in love with what you already own, or make space for new stuff by getting rid of old stuff! Having an organized closet is a form of self-care that we can really get behind. While this article focuses on your clothes closet, you can go through the same seasonal audit for any closet or storage space in your home. Start With the Sort It may seem daunting, but taking most of your pieces out and sorting them into categories can really give you a sense of what needs to go—and what needs to go into your rotation. Curate Your Pieces Being intentional about your wardrobe can reduce the analysis paralysis of being unsure of what to wear. Depending on your profession, working from home may have you dressing like a party on top, and casual on the bottom. So if you haven’t already made your Monday-Friday wardrobe accessible and easy to choose from, now’s as a good time as any to optimize your …
