Handyman Startup

In the video above and the step-by-step article below, you’re going to learn everything you need to know about mixing thinset mortar for tile, from how to mix small batches to how to mix thinset for wall tile. I’ll also mention how much to mix on your first batch.

First, we’ll start with a list of tools and then on to the step-by-step instructions.

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I’ve installed a large flagstone patio, a flagstone walkway, and multiple paver patios and walkways, which helped me determine which tools are best for cutting flagstone. So, in this article, I will share what I’ve learned.

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In this tutorial, you’re going to learn how to remove your old tile-in kitchen sink and then how to install a new kitchen sink – without replacing any tile or even having to mess with grout.

I had this old beat-up kitchen sink for years, but I never got around to replacing it because I couldn’t find a good way to do it that didn’t require either replacing the countertops or searching for matching tile.

Then one day, I decided to solve this problem and ended up discovering a great solution that I’m excited to share with anyone in this same situation.

Here’s what I did…

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I get a lot of e-mails from readers who are interested in starting a handyman business, but have a few roadblocks holding them back. Those roadblocks are usually unanswered questions or assumptions based on bad information.

There is a lot of bogus information out on the Internet today. In this article I’m going to address 3 Myths that I believe hold a lot of people back from the the freedom and fulfillment of owning  a handyman business. I’ll show you why these myths just aren’t true and how I’ve proven it with my own business.

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In this tutorial you’re going to learn how to remodel your shower from start to finish – specifically if you have an alcove bathtub and shower combo. You’ll learn how to remove your old tile and bathtub, how to install your new bathtub, how to install plumbing fixtures and a shower mixing valve, and how to tile around your tub for a professional finish.

This video will give you a great overview of the entire project and give you an idea of how long it will take to tile your shower. I highly recommend you watch the video as it is much more detailed than this article is.

This is not a beginner project. It takes a lot of time, tools, and skills to pull this project off. However, if you’re patient, have lots of time, and are willing to learn, you can do this. [continue reading…]

Pros are always asking me for the best way to advertise their handyman business.

Is it Home Advisor? Thumbtack? Craigslist? Direct mail? Door flyers?

There are at least a hundred different ways to attract customers for your home service business, and I’ve tested a lot of them.

But my answer is always the same regardless if they offer small home repairs or custom remodels. Basically I tell them something like this… [continue reading…]

Thumbtack can be a fast and easy way to get customers and grow your business. In fact, for some people, it has enabled them to start a business in the first place.

But should you use this lead generation service?

I’ve talked to several pro handymen who consistently generate quality leads through Thumbtack, but when you read online reviews, it’s like Thumbtack is out there killing babies or something. People are pissed (as you can see from the 70+ comments at the bottom of this page).

So who should you trust, and most importantly, should you use it to generate leads for your business? That is the ultimate question I’ll answer in this article.

I’ll talk about the controversial issues around Thumbtack, the pros and cons of using it, how much you can expect to pay for a lead, and tips for maximizing your results if you decide to sign up and test it for yourself. [continue reading…]

When I first heard the saying “work smarter, not harder,” it stunned me. I just sat there slack-jawed and confused while the guy that said it casually got up and walked away.

It happened in a college class, and ever since that moment I’ve been trying to figure out what it actually means.

I remember this experience because I felt dumb – like a Neanderthal, banging stones together while everyone else is driving flying cars.

I now had a big question looming over my head…”How does somebody actually work smarter instead of harder?”

Whatever the answer was, I wanted to do that.

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In this tutorial, you’re going to learn how to replace the bathtub in your bathroom step by step.

You’ll learn how to remove your old alcove bathtub, how to choose a new bathtub, and how to hook up the plumbing and install your new bathtub WITHOUT having to access the plumbing from underneath. [continue reading…]