Practical Maintenance with a woman's touch

Like a handyman, but better.

Reliable home care for busy professionals and aging-in-place homeowners across Reno, Sparks, and Carson City. Monthly maintenance plans, safety checks, and small repairs — handled by a woman-led team you can trust in your home.

Free 1-hour visit · No upselling · Plans from $98/mo

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Choose your pricing plan

Find a plan that works for you.

Every plan starts with a free Home Care Review so we know exactly what your home needs. Add extra time any month, or pause for a month for just $5 if life gets busy.

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Essential Care Plan

$98
Every month
1 hour / month

A simple, reliable way to stay on top of essential home care — keeping everything safe and running smoothly. Ideal for smaller homes or lighter needs.

  • 1-hour monthly Home Care Visit
  • Personalized Home Care List support
  • Core maintenance and basic home checks
  • Focus on immediate priorities
Most popular
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Practical Living Support

$150
Every month
2 hours / month

Consistent, hands-on support to keep your home well maintained, with ongoing attention so nothing builds up or gets overlooked. Ideal for busy households and those aging in place.

  • 2-hour monthly Home Care Visit
  • Ongoing progression through your Home Care List
  • Consistent, reliable monthly service
  • Regular upkeep and small repairs
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Executive Maintenance Plan

$195
Every month
3 hours / month

More dedicated time for larger homes, complex properties, and customers who want proactive maintenance handled every month.

  • 3-hour monthly Home Care Visit
  • More progress on larger Home Care Lists
  • Proactive attention for complex properties
  • Consistent, reliable monthly service
Need extra time?

Add an Extra Service Day (2 hr minimum) any month from your dashboard.

Life got busy?

Pause for a month for $5. Your plan picks up automatically next month — no juggling, no awkward cancel-and-rejoin.

Our process

Four simple steps to a well-kept home.

The Start

01.Book a Home Care Review

A complimentary 1-hour visit. We walk through your home together, identify safety and maintenance priorities, and build your initial Home Care List.

The Rhythm

02.Choose Your Plan

Once a month, your dedicated Handy Lady arrives to tackle items from your list, ensuring your home remains safe, efficient, and beautifully maintained.

The Home Care List

03.Services We Offer

Your Home Care List — the maintenance to-do list — is live. Add tasks any time through your portal, from filter changes to furniture assembly, and we handle them at your next visit.

The Peace

04.Enjoy Your Home

Reclaim your weekends. Managing your home systems is effortless with automated scheduling and secure card payments handled directly through our site.

The principles of our care

How we show up — every visit, every time.

Safety First

We prioritize safety in every task and decision, ensuring homes remain secure, accessible, and comfortable for everyone.

Trust & Reliability

We communicate clearly, show up when promised, and complete work to a consistent standard you can depend on daily.

Respect & Dignity

We treat every home and person with consideration and professionalism, honoring personal space and preferences.

Independent Living

We support clients in staying capable in their own homes by maintaining environments that are functional and manageable.

Peace of Mind

Our routine maintenance reduces worry and uncertainty, handling small issues before they grow into larger problems.

Gentle Approach

We work thoughtfully and calmly, recognizing that entering a home requires sensitivity, patience, and clear understanding.

Caroline “Cal” Benbow, founder of High Desert Handy Lady
Meet your Handy Lady

Caroline “Cal” Benbow

High Desert Handy Lady is built for older adults who don't want to climb ladders, busy professionals who don't have time for the small stuff, and anyone who wants a capable, familiar person they can trust in their home.

“Inviting someone into your home requires trust. I take that seriously.”
Read more about Cal →
Book your free review

Book Your Free Home Care Review

Every plan starts with a free, comprehensive 1-hour Home Care Review. We walk your home together, listen to your priorities, and build a maintenance list tailored to you.

  • 1 hour, no obligation
  • Personalized Home Care List delivered after the visit
  • Choose your plan — or don't — at your own pace
  • Serving Reno · Sparks · Carson City

Prefer to talk first? Call or text (775) 295-4345
or email hello@highdeserthandylady.com

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