You Have the Skills. We Handle the Hard Parts.
No leads to chase. Run your business your way, do what you're great at, and keep 100% of what you earn — plus tips.
Apply to JoinWe Took the Hassle Out of Getting Started
Most platforms expect you to figure out clients, payments, and marketing on your own. We handle those, and we point you to Thimble if you need a general liability policy.
Figure out insurance alone
Insurance, Made Simple
You carry your own general liability insurance. Already have a policy? Upload your certificate. Don't? Thimble (thimble.com) offers on-demand and monthly policies. We suggest $1M per occurrence / $2M aggregate, with Hometown Handywomen named as additional insured, and we verify it before your first job.
Do everything on your own
Your Business, Less Hassle
You run your own business; we take care of finding clients, payments and the Safety Meet & Greet.
Chase your own clients
Clients Come to You
Our platform matches you with clients in your area who need your specific skills. No cold calling, no advertising, no paying for leads.
The Bottom Line
You need one thing to join: your skills. Whether you're a carpenter, painter, gardener, organizer, or you can fix just about anything — if you're good at what you do, we want to hear from you. Everything else is on us.
Keep 100% of Your Rate. Plus Tips.
You set your own hourly rate. Clients pay your rate plus a Safety, Trust & Insurance Fee that supports safety, vetting (background checks and insurance verification), and support. That fee comes from the client — not from you.
Example: 4-Hour Interior Painting Job
You Set Your Rate
Choose an hourly rate that reflects your experience and your market. Most handywomen on our platform set rates between $50 and $95 per hour.
Fast, Reliable Payouts
Payments are processed through Stripe and deposited directly to your bank account. No waiting for checks, no chasing invoices.
Work When You Want
Set your own availability. Work mornings, evenings, weekends, or weekdays only. Accept the jobs you want and decline the ones you don't. You're always in control.
You Choose Your Jobs
Every booking comes as a request, not an assignment. Review the task description, the client's location, and the estimated duration. If it's a good fit, accept it. If not, decline with no penalty.
Bring What You're Good At
We serve clients who need help with a wide range of home, garden, and organizational tasks. You don't need to do it all — just bring the skills you have.
Have a skill not listed here? Apply anyway — we're always expanding our service categories based on what handywomen bring to the platform.
Four Steps. Then You're Earning.
Our application process is thorough because our clients trust us — but it's designed to be fast and respectful of your time.
Submit Your Application
Tell us about your skills, experience, specialties, and the area you’d like to serve. Upload photos of past work if you have them.
10 minutesBackground Check
We run a comprehensive screening to ensure every handywoman on the platform meets our safety standards. This happens automatically after you apply.
3–5 business daysSkills Verification
Depending on your specialties, we may review your portfolio, check references, or ask for a brief demonstration of your skills. We want to make sure you shine.
1–3 business daysOnboarding & Go Live
Take a short tour of how the platform works: booking requests, the Safety Meet & Greet™, invoicing and safety tools.
1 hourEarn Extra by Sharing What You Know
Our clients don't just want things fixed — many want to learn how to do it themselves. When you opt into the Shadow a Pro program, clients can add a learning session to their booking. You teach while you work, and you earn more for doing it.
Completely Optional
Opt in or out from your profile settings. Only clients who want to learn will see the option.
Build Deeper Relationships
Teaching creates a personal connection that leads to repeat bookings, higher tips, and stronger reviews.
Share Your Expertise
Empower your clients by showing them what you know. It's the most rewarding part of the job for many handywomen.
No Teaching Experience Needed
Optional tips from other handywomen are available if you'd like them.
A Community of Handywomen
When you join Hometown Handywomen™, you're not just signing up for a gig app. You're joining a network of skilled women who support each other and share a mission — in Hudson Valley NY, NYC Metro, and Fairfield County CT.
Environmentally Committed
A portion of every job goes to carbon removal through Stripe Climate. Your work helps the planet, not just your client’s home.
Women Supporting Women
Connect with other handywomen in your area, share advice, refer jobs to each other, and grow together as a community of skilled professionals.
Your Reputation Grows
Build a verified profile with real reviews and ratings that showcase your expertise. Your reputation on the platform becomes a valuable professional asset.
Your Clients Need Bigger Work? You're the Connection.
When a client mentions a kitchen remodel, a roof replacement, or any project beyond handywoman scope, you don't lose that relationship — you strengthen it.
How It Works
Our Trusted Partners Directory is a curated network of women-owned licensed contractors, architects, designers, and engineers — all personally vetted for alignment with Hometown Handywomen values. When you encounter a client who needs one of these professionals, you refer them through the platform.
Note it in the platform after a job when a client mentions a bigger project
We follow up automatically with a curated list of Trusted Partners who handle that type of work in their area
Your client stays in the trust ecosystem — connected to companies that share the same values you represent
You Become Their Go-To
When you help a client find the right general contractor for their kitchen remodel, you're not just the person who hung their shelves — you're the person they trust with their entire home. That means more repeat bookings, higher tips, and stronger word-of-mouth referrals for you.
All Trusted Partners are women-owned, licensed, insured, and personally interviewed for values alignment.
Questions We Hear Most
Do I need to be a licensed contractor?+
No. You run your own business as an independent contractor, and you carry your own general liability insurance (an existing policy, or one from Thimble: $1M per occurrence / $2M aggregate is what we suggest, with Hometown Handywomen named as additional insured). Depending on your location and the types of jobs you take, some specialized work may require specific certifications, but for the majority of our service categories, no license is needed.
How much can I realistically earn?+
It depends on your rate, your availability, and demand in your area. A handywoman working 25 hours per week at $65/hour would earn roughly $6,500/month before tips. Many handywomen work part-time around other commitments and still earn $2,000–$4,000/month. Shadow a Pro sessions add $20/hour on top of that.
What if I only have one or two specialties?+
That's perfectly fine. Many handywomen specialize in just one or two areas — painting only, garden design only, organization only. Clients search by category, so you'll be matched with people who specifically need what you offer.
Do I need to provide my own tools?+
In most cases, yes — you'll bring your own tools, just as any independent contractor would. Your listings will indicate what tools you bring so clients know what to expect. For larger jobs requiring specialized equipment, you and the client can discuss who provides what during the Safety Meet & Greet.
What is the Safety Meet & Greet?+
Before your first job with a new client, you'll have a brief, private video call in the app to introduce yourself, discuss the project, and make sure it's a good fit. This protects you too — you'll know exactly who you're working for and what the job involves before you arrive. After the first call, repeat bookings with the same client don't require another meeting.
Am I an employee or an independent contractor?+
You're an independent contractor (1099). You set your own rates, your own schedule, and you choose which jobs to accept. We don't tell you how to do the work — we connect you with clients, verify your insurance and run the platform. You'll receive a 1099 form for tax purposes at the end of each year.
Can I also work on other platforms?+
Absolutely. As an independent contractor, you're free to work on other platforms and take private clients as well. Many handywomen find that client matching, and transparent fee model make Hometown Handywomen their preferred platform — but the choice is always yours.
What happens when a client needs a bigger project than I handle?+
You refer them to our Trusted Partners Directory — a curated network of women-owned licensed contractors, architects, and designers who've been personally vetted for values alignment. Just note it in the platform after your job, and we'll automatically follow up with your client. You stay their trusted advisor, and they stay in the Hometown Handywomen ecosystem for the bigger work too.
Ready to Join?
Your skills. Our platform. Their homes.
Applications are open now. Apply today, and you could be accepting your first booking within two weeks.
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