House Doctors featured in The Caldwells Patch

House Doctors was recently featured in the The Caldwells Patch in New Jersey in an article about preparing homes for the summer storm season. Local owner, John Driesse, explained that before summer storms begin to roll in and wreak havoc on homes, there are quick and easy fixes that can be done to give homes a better chance at standing up against the harsh weather. His tips included inspecting your roof, checking your home’s siding, cleaning your gutters, preparing your basement, clearing out your yard and protecting your electrical devices. Click here to view the full article!

Summer Storms Are Coming—Is Your House Ready?

Before summer storms begin to roll in and wreak havoc on your home, there are some quick and easy fixes that can be done to give your house a better chance at standing up against the harsh weather. John Driesse, owner of House Doctors, a professional handyman service based in Caldwell, has the following tips for homeowners to ensure they’re ready for this year’s summer storms:

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House Doctors featured on The 33 CW

House Doctors was recently featured in a segment called "DFW Close Up" on The 33 CW in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. Bill Farley of the DFW House Doctors talked about mold, what causes it and how to prevent it. Check out the full video below:

House Doctors featured on WNEP News 16!

Ed and Bill Shoener of House Doctors of Scranton recently did a segment with WNEP News 16 on Live with Leckey. Ed and Bill demonstrated ways to protect your home against summer storm season, how to properly caulk and seal door frames and how to repair your roof. Their three segments can be seen below.

House Doctors featured in Time Leader

House Doctors was recently featured in an article in the Times Leader, titled “Father, sons mix work, family: Shoeners share special bond, talented and advice.” In the article, Scranton-area franchisees, Ed and Bill Shoener, discussed their father/son business dynamic. Bill Shoener, who worked as a handyman while in college earning two degrees, asked his dad for business assistance when he decided to go into business for himself. The two decided to open a franchise location of House Doctors, and now service portions of Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wyoming, Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike and Monroe counties. The article discusses how working with family has allowed both father and son to develop a deep appreciation for one another. Click here to view the full article!

Father, sons mix work, family
By Andrew M. Seder

F ather’s Day for many dads out there arrives on Sunday. For Ed Shoener, every day is Father’s Day. The 56-year-old Minooka resident owns one business, where he employs his eldest son, Rob, and helps his youngest son, Bill, run his own business. While Ed admits the father-son relationship can be strained when the employer-employee factor is thrown into the mix, he said that for the most part it’s been a rewarding experience. “It’s good to see them mature and succeed,” Ed said. And his sons are appreciative of his helping hand, too.

Ed has operated his own business, Shoener Environmental in Dickson City, for 15 years. The firm also has an office in Portage and San Diego. His son Rob, 30, was working as an engineer at another firm in the San Diego area, but when the economy soured he was looking for work. He joined his dad’s firm in 2007 and in the future will likely become a part owner.

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House Doctors featured in G.I. Jobs

House Doctors was featured in GI Jobs in a cover story titled “Franchises that Fit, Why Home-based franchises are ideal for America’s Returning Veterans”, that tells military readers all about House Doctors, and the success of one of its many military franchisees. The article highlights five brands that are a perfect match for military veterans. Jarrod Kossen is also quoted on why House Doctors is a great business for other military veterans to get involved with. Read the full story below:

Summertime Surge Offers Prime Time to Enter Handyman Business

As temperatures begin to rise across the country and homeowners are venturing out of their living spaces more often, they are finding that home improvement needs are piling up. Whether it’s a basement the homeowner wants to ensure will not get flooded during the impending flood season, a pet door installation for easy access to the backyard, or a new play set for the children, summertime is swamped with phone calls for House Doctors’ handyman services.

At this time of year many homeowners are seeking a professional handyman to help them with their to-do lists that have grown during the winter months. As the seasons change, the effects of a harsh winter on a home becomes apparent. Now that spring is here and summer on the horizon, homeowners are thinking about the needed repairs and improvements to prepare their homes for the months ahead. With that in mind, now is the time that more and more people are calling upon House Doctors to help them with those growing to-do lists.

For entrepreneurs interested in growing a business from day one, there isn’t any better time to get into the handyman trade. Not only are home improvements on the minds of potential customers, but with the economy picking back up, people now have more money to spend on such services. Franchisees entering the House Doctors system from now through the end of the summer will be coming in at the perfect time to ramp up business.

Many House Doctors franchisees who opened their businesses in the height of the home improvement season have been able to sustain exceptional relationships with customers, since they were there for them during the time their services were most needed. Summertime also brings many opportunities for commercial repairs, since commercial real estate owners are looking to make their businesses as presentable as possible after the wear and tear that occurs after a harsh winter.

House Doctors featured in Fort Wayne News Sentinel

House Doctors was featured on Earth Day in the Fort Wayne News Sentinel in the article, “Earth Day tips to save energy,” built from an interview with the local House Doctor, Paul O’Shaughnessey. Paul shared some tips for homeowners on the improvements that they could make focusing on how they can make some small changes to save energy such as installing caulk and insulation to seal homes in the winter to keep the cold air out. In addition, he discusses the ways to use energy efficient products to help lower spending and how using different light bulbs that may cost more in the beginning but help save money in the long run. House Doctors also checking out the roofing and the siding on homes to recycle old shingles and drywall throughout the year. Click here to view the article in its entirety!

Earth Day tips to save energy
By Heather Schultz

With Earth Day today, a local handyman service has tips on how residents can “green” their homes and save money at the same time.

Paul O'Shaughnessey is owner of House Doctors, a professional handyman service for commercial property owners and homeowners.

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