Here's how to hire a house manager from start to finish

By Liz Regalia

Care.com's guide to hiring a house manager walks families through the whole process, from deciding what the role should cover to the first weeks on the job. Sage Haus founder and CEO Kelly Hubbell is the lead expert in the piece. She explains how a house manager differs from a nanny or housekeeper, how to scope the hours a family actually needs, why a trial period helps both sides, and how to hand off the mental load along with the tasks.