The tasks in the home may be getting too stressful and you need a set of helping hands immediately, so what do you do? Do you hire a housekeeper or maid service? Let’s review what the differences are. Housekeeper Housekeepers generally keep the house running. As simple as that may sound it can be a bit confusing. Housekeepers do what is required to have the home running at its ultimate best. This may include running errands, performing tasks for the customer, while also perfo