When Should I Rent Tools Instead of Buying Them?

Posted by srbobc 
· April 3, 2012 

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 instructed me in all the intricacies of getting it started.  After pulling the cord about 20 times and fiddling with…

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What Jobs Are Handymen Being Asked To Do?

Posted by srbobc 
· April 3, 2012 

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 to the dump Repaired and replaced broken sprinkler heads Sealed cracks in brick walkway Bleached and stained deck Installed closet…

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Should I Specialize in One Type of Work?

Posted by srbobc 
· April 3, 2012 

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 jobs I find myself learning as I go and having to excessively focus on avoiding mistakes or wasting materials. When…

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Does the Truck I Drive Really Matter?

Posted by srbobc 
· April 3, 2012 

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 or a basic new truck like I did.  Don’t get anything too flashy because it will make you look too…

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Tools for the Handyman

What Tools Do Handymen Need?

Posted by srbobc 
· April 3, 2012 

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 business!  It was that easy. The tools you need will be dependent on the types of work you take on….

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Does a Handyman need to be licensed?

There are very few areas where a handyman can get a license, so the questions becomes: How can I work legally…Read More.

Should I charge by the hour or by the job?

How you quote prices depends on two main factors: how confident you are about…Read More.

Do I need Handyman Insurance?

Insurance is necessary for two important reasons. Insurance will help to protect your assets in case something…Read More.