The cost to start a profitable handyman business will usually fall somewhere between $2,000 and $6,000, depending on how much of the process you outsource vs. do yourself.
Despite what most of the advice online says, you can drill into concrete without a hammer drill.
A hammer drill will make drilling into concrete easier, but it’s not essential.
So, in this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to drill into concrete with a regular drill and then compare that to using a hammer drill. [continue reading…]
Having a career as a pro handyman can be surprisingly lucrative. [continue reading…]
I used to wake up every day with one single question on my mind…
“How many days are left until the weekend?”
I was counting down the days because, like millions of people, I hated my 9-5 job. [continue reading…]
Building a gate for your wood fence can be easy if you follow the correct process. It can be frustrating if you don’t.
Here, I walk you step-by-step through the process of building a gate the right way so it’s easy to build, looks great, and will never sag. [continue reading…]
“I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened.” – Unknown
Fear nearly stopped me from starting my business and made me want to give up along the journey several times. [continue reading…]
Here, I provide a detailed list of handyman tools that you’ll need to start a profitable handyman business. [continue reading…]
Handyman business software has come a long way since I started my business in 2011.
There used to be just a few handyman estimating software options available. Now there are dozens, maybe even hundreds. It can be overwhelming to find the right one.
That’s why I recently asked over 100 pro handymen what handyman business software they use and why. In this article, I will share what I learned from them and from my own business to help you pick the best software for your unique situation.
[continue reading…]
Installing built-in closet shelving is an easy project that will make a big difference to your home.
However, I’ve seen many DIY closet tutorials out there, and most of them are building closet systems that are way too complicated or expensive. A well-organized and functional closet doesn’t need fancy racks or drawers. That stuff is expensive, complicated, and often breaks down the road.
Underbidding jobs sucks. Not only does it cost you money, but it can also make you feel defeated and demotivated because you are essentially giving away your most precious resource (time) for free. [continue reading…]
