1474 Route 23, Suite 7

Wayne, NJ 07470

For Immediate Release

March 31, 2006

LOCAL MR. HANDYMAN OWNERS HONORED AT NATIONAL CONVENTION

(Wayne, NJ - March 8, 2006) ---Bob and Susan Palmarozza, owners of Mr. Handyman Tri-County, received the Turn Up the Heat, the Team Builder and the Top Ten Total Sales awards at Mr. Handyman’s national convention held March 4-6 in Tempe, AZ. These awards recognize their consistent focus on quality and superior customer service. “Mr. Handyman owners had an outstanding year in 2005,” said Todd Recknagel, President of Mr. Handyman. “During our convention we shared the best-practices that were learned in 2005, renewed acquaintances, celebrated the success of all owners, and recognized the exceptional contributions of our award winners.” Mr. Handyman is a network of independently owned and operated franchises with 201 locations in 35 states that provide commercial and residential property maintenance and repair services.  Founded in March 2000, it is a member of Service Brands International, a group of service companies that provide a variety of timesaving services ideally suited for today’s active customer.