Taskrabbit CEO Ania Smith says interest in becoming a "tasker" is way up. There's been a noticeable uptick in applications over the past three years, the CEO told the Decoder podcast. Asked if that ...

You're currently following this author! Click to unsubscribe from email alerts. Author of the Small Business Insider newsletter Michael Mendez never considered himself a particularly handy person. So, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. TaskRabbit offers the chance to pick up moving jobs, cleaning jobs and all sorts of temporary piecework, with opportunities ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Maggie Peddicord, a 25-year-old gig worker on Taskrabbit and student based in Fort Collins, Colorado. It's been edited for length and clarity. I'm ...

Sometimes it’s difficult to differentiate between household chores you can do yourself and those that require hiring a professional. Sure, it’s probably a good idea to call a professional for any ...

Ask me about the most binge-worthy show on Netflix or the best holiday shopping spots, and I'm all in. But when it comes to home repairs or turning a stack of Ikea parts into a fully functional desk, ...

Side hustles aren't just for millennials or Gen Zers seeking extra cash. Many retirees will also work side gigs, especially if they're able to find a platform that enables them to put the skills ...

Are you trying to skip the DIY headache? Most shoppers love IKEA's assembly service — but there are a few costs and quirks ...