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How to Estimate a Painting Job (Interior & Exterior Pricing Guide)

February 26, 2026 · Painting · 9 min read

Learn how to estimate painting jobs accurately. Covers interior and exterior pricing per square foot, labor rates, material costs, and tips to build profitable painting estimates.

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Roofing Labor Cost Per Square (2026 Pricing Guide for Contractors)

February 26, 2026 · Roofing · 8 min read

What roofers actually charge per square for labor in 2026. Covers asphalt shingles, metal, flat roofs, tear-off costs, and how to build profitable roofing estimates.

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How to Quote a Cleaning Job (Pricing Guide for Cleaning Businesses)

February 26, 2026 · Cleaning · 8 min read

Learn how to quote cleaning jobs that are fair to the customer and profitable for you. Covers residential, commercial, hourly vs flat rate, and pricing per square foot.

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Handyman Hourly Rate by State (2026 Pricing Guide)

February 26, 2026 · Handyman · 9 min read

What handymen charge per hour in every US state in 2026. Covers pricing strategies, minimum charges, and how to set rates that keep your business profitable.

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How to Price Concrete Work (Driveways, Patios, Slabs & More)

February 26, 2026 · Concrete · 9 min read

A practical guide to pricing concrete work. Covers cost per yard, per square foot pricing for driveways, patios, sidewalks, and how to estimate concrete jobs profitably.

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How to Price a Plumbing Job (So You Actually Make Money)

February 26, 2026 · Plumbing · 8 min read

A practical guide to pricing plumbing jobs. Covers labor rates, material markup, overhead allocation, and how to build estimates that protect your margins.

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HVAC Flat Rate vs Hourly: Which Pricing Model Makes You More Money?

February 26, 2026 · HVAC · 8 min read

Comparing flat rate and hourly pricing for HVAC businesses. Real numbers on which model is more profitable and when to use each.

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How Much to Charge for Lawn Mowing (Pricing That Pays Your Bills)

February 26, 2026 · Landscaping · 8 min read

Figure out what to charge for lawn mowing. Real pricing formulas, per-acre rates, and how to stop undercharging for your landscaping services.

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Electrician Markup on Materials: How Much Is Normal?

February 26, 2026 · Electrical · 7 min read

What's a fair markup on electrical materials? Standard markups for wire, panels, and fixtures, plus how to handle the "I found it cheaper on Amazon" conversation.

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Pest Control Service Pricing Strategy (What to Charge and Why)

February 26, 2026 · Pest Control · 8 min read

How to price pest control services profitably. One-time treatments, recurring plans, and building a rate card that works.

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How to Set HVAC Service Call Rates (Without Scaring Off Customers)

February 26, 2026 · HVAC · 7 min read

Figure out what to charge for HVAC service calls. Real numbers, a simple formula, and how to explain your rates to customers who think you're too expensive.

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Free Plumbing Estimate Template (Just Fill In and Send)

February 26, 2026 · Plumbing · 7 min read

A free plumbing estimate template you can actually use. Covers materials, labor, and markup so you stop underbidding jobs.

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Landscaping Business Budget Spreadsheet (How to Build One That Works)

February 26, 2026 · Landscaping · 8 min read

Build a landscaping business budget that actually tells you where your money goes. Step-by-step setup with real numbers.

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Job Costing for Electrical Contractors (Find Out Which Jobs Actually Make Money)

February 26, 2026 · Electrical · 8 min read

A simple job costing method for electrical contractors. Track labor, materials, and overhead per job so you know which work is profitable.

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How to Invoice for HVAC Work (Template + Tips to Get Paid Faster)

February 26, 2026 · HVAC · 7 min read

HVAC invoice template with a breakdown of what to include, how to format it, and practical tips to get customers to pay on time.

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How to Price HVAC Jobs for Profit (Without Losing Customers)

February 24, 2026 · HVAC · 8 min read

Learn how to price HVAC jobs profitably with a simple formula that covers costs, pays you fairly, and keeps customers coming back.

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Scheduling Templates for Small Plumbing Businesses

February 24, 2026 · Plumbing · 7 min read

Simple scheduling templates for plumbing business owners. Stop double-booking jobs and wasting drive time. Free examples you can use today.

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How to Track Expenses for a Landscaping Business

February 24, 2026 · Landscaping · 8 min read

A practical guide to tracking expenses for your landscaping business. Know where your money goes, pay less in taxes, and finally understand your real profit.

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