Handyman Startup

Naming a handyman business can be challenging since so many names have already been taken.

I remember struggling for weeks to lock down a name that was professional and memorable when starting my business.

However, in this article, I’ll share a quick and easy way to generate a unique and professional name for your new handyman business. I’ll also share some great examples. [continue reading…]

The handyman business is a perfect side hustle. The overhead is low, and it only takes a few hours per week to generate a profit as long as you charge enough for your services.

So in this article, I’m going to break down the numbers to show you exactly how much you would need to charge to make an extra one thousand big ones each month while only working five hours per week total. [continue reading…]

Starting a business while working full-time is totally doable, and it even has some unique advantages that, if leveraged properly, can make building your business enjoyable.

I’ve helped hundreds of people start their businesses while working full-time jobs, and in this guide, I’m going to share how you can do the same without over-working yourself. [continue reading…]

Unfortunately, we handymen can’t just go out, buy a few tools, and start building houses. That’s illegal without a contractor’s license, and for a good reason.

Without these laws in place, the quality of our homes would be seriously compromised. People with no business in construction would be scamming and endangering homeowners (more than they already do). Despite my issues with the contractor’s board, I understand that law enforcers are a necessary evil.

However, many home services can still be offered without a contractor’s license. [continue reading…]

When starting a small business like a handyman service, HVAC business, or other local service business, one of the first things you must do is choose between a Sole Proprietorship or an LLC for your legal business structure (aka business entity). [continue reading…]

Building a garden wall with stone is one of the best ways to boost your curb appeal and create a landscape that brings you joy. It can also be a profitable service to offer to your customers.

So in this article, I will walk you step-by-step through the process of building a stone garden wall the right way, so it stays flat and level for decades with zero maintenance. [continue reading…]

Starting a handyman business can be profitable and fun with the right approach.

I know this because I’ve been doing it for over ten years.

However, it’s important to understand that a truck full of tools and some home repair skills will only get you so far.

You’ll also need to learn a few business skills to build a profitable business that generates six figures per year or more.

The good news is that it isn’t hard, and you don’t need employees.

Here are the steps I’d take if I started from scratch today. [continue reading…]

I’ve heard from many pro painters that painting without tape is faster. They claim that once you get good with a brush, cutting-in (a technique for painting around edging without tape) will save you time and simplify your painting project. [continue reading…]

Most tutorials on installing baseboards make it way too complicated, recommending things like coping your baseboard. [continue reading…]