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My beloved husband is one of the handiest, most capable people I know, and he loves doing home projects.  Unfortunately, he doesn't have time in his life to pursue this as well as work, spend time with his family, and engage in his many other activities of interest.  However, due to his capabilities, in the 18 years we have lived in ...

Hi. Can anyone advise on etiquette for tipping contractors? What is the common practice? I'm getting my apartment painted and I'm not sure if I should be giving an additional tip equivalent to a certain percentage of the total service bill. Thanks in advance.