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Facebook plunges into home-repair matchmaking service
2015-10-07 18:35:57| IT Services - Topix.net
Facebook is the latest technology company that wants to connect you with a handyman who can install a ceiling fan or fix a leaky toilet, following Amazon.com , Google and a slew of startups seeking ways to make money from the $300 billion home-improvement market. The social networking site is joining with Seattle startup Pro.com , which will help a Facebook Messenger user find a qualified contractor, get an instant quote and schedule an appointment within minutes on home projects from mounting a big- screen television to painting a room.
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