You don’t need a long list of tools! To get my business off the ground I bought one of the 4-piece, 18 volt cordless tool sets. When combined with the small box of tools I already owned, I was in…
When Should I Rent Tools Instead of Buying Them?
A Rent vs. Purchase Case Study: A pressure washer is readily available from an equipment rental yard. The first time I needed one, in order to save on the rental fee, I borrowed a pressure washer from another handyman. He…
What Jobs Are Handymen Being Asked To Do?
Here is a partial list of the jobs I completed over a recent 4 month period. I’m sure that you will be asked to do the same types of work: Installed phone extension line Hauled old wood and irrigation pipe…
Should I Specialize in One Type of Work?
After viewing the long list of projects above, you might be motivated to specialize in one particular type of work. I have been tempted to specialize because it is challenging to do so many different types of work. On some…
Does the Truck I Drive Really Matter?
Yes! A handyman’s truck should tell the world that they are dealing with a reasonably priced professional. It should indicate to your customers that the owner is clean, organized, efficient, and serious about their work. Buy a good used truck…
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