About

It started with a red van.

That's my dad, Gene, and the van he drove for Harper's Lawn Maintenance. It began as a family operation. My mom, Leatrice, helped run it, and my younger siblings pitched in when they could. I worked alongside him for more than ten years.

Dad was a handyman and landscaper, and he was particular. He could figure out how to do just about anything, and made sure things were done right. He taught me how important it was to have the correct tools for the job. I learned attention to detail, seeing things through, and keeping your word. My work ethic came from him.

That's the standard behind Local Home Collective.

But good work alone wasn't enough to grow that business. We relied too heavily on word of mouth, which left a lot to luck. Finding someone you can trust to care for your home shouldn't come down to luck either.

So we built a directory that works for both sides. Homeowners find local pros who care about showing up and getting back to people. Pros get fair leads, and nobody is listed without saying yes first. Pros get to focus on the work, and we help with the part Dad's business never figured out: getting found.

Dad would've had notes on this too. I think he'd like it anyway.