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What is Handy man ?

A person able or employed to do occasional domestic repairs and minor renovations.

A handyman or handyperson is a person skilled at a wide range of repairs, typically around the home. These tasks include trade skills, repair work, maintenance work, both interior and exterior, and are sometimes described as "odd jobs", "fix-up tasks", and include light plumbing jobs such as fixing a leaky toilet or light electric jobs such as changing a light fixture.

A handyman is someone who can perform a wide assortment of small tasks and odd jobs. Handymen can be found in communities all over the world, offering low-cost services ranging from gardening to home repair to their clients. It is usually easy to find a handyman; many advertise in phone books and with fliers around town, and it is also possible to track one down through word of mouth recommendations. Some people become quite attached to their handymen, since a good one can be hard to find.

Handyman/handyperson projects

The term handyman or handypersonincreasingly describes a paid worker, but it also includes non-paid homeowners or do-it-yourselfers. Tasks range from minor to major, from unskilled to highly skilled, and include painting, drywall repair, remodeling, minor plumbing work, minor electrical work, household carpentry, sheetrock, crown moulding, and furniture assembly (see more complete list below.) The term handyman is occasionally applied as an adjective to describe politicians or business leaders who make substantial organizational changes, such as overhauling a business structure or aministrative division.

A handyman built this mailbox from particle board, with hinges, and exterior paint; the rounded edges were made with a sander

Many people can do common household repairs. There are resources on the Internet, as well as do-it-yourself guide books, with instructions about how to complete a wide range of projects. Sometimes the fix-it skill is seen as genetic, and people lacking such skills are said to "lack the handy-man gene." One trend is that fewer homeowners are inclined to do fix-up jobs, perhaps because of time constraints, perhaps because of lack of interest; one reporter commented "my family's fix-it gene petered out before it reached my generation."^[A primary rule for all do-it-yourself repair work is focus entirely on one thing at a time. For example, focus on getting a nail; then focus on hammering the nail; but don't try to do both tasks simultaneously. In this manner, injuries and mistakes are avoided.

This project involved mortaring the crack between the back patio and the exterior wall to prevent water from seeping in the basement.

Generally the job of paid handyman is low status, a semi-skilled labor job. It's a less prestigious occupation than a specialist such as a plumber, electrician, or carpenter. With the emergence of large national chains, and effort is being made to change that perception, by emphasizing professionalism and the fact that a handyman is actually a technician with multiple skills and a wide range of knowledge. At the same time, unpaid homeowners skilled at repairs are valued for saving money. And handyman tools sometimes become useful in different places: for example, when a proper neurological drill was not available, an Australian doctor used a handyman's drill in 2009 to open a hole in the head of a 13-year old boy to relieve pressure after a brain injury; the boy's life was saved.

Handyman businesses

Market estimates

An estimate was that in 2003, the market for home-maintenance and repair spending was up 14% from 2001 to 2003. Another estimate was that the market in the United States was $126 billion and was increasing by about 4% annually.American homes are aging; one estimate was that in 2007, more than half of all homes are older than 25 years.And, as populations worldwide tend to become older, on average, and since increasingly elderly people will be less inclined and able to maintain their homes, it is likely that demand for handyman/handyperson services will grow.

Independent operators

Many towns have handymen or handypersons who work part-time, for friends or family or neighbors, who are skilled in a variety of tasks. Sometimes they advertise in newspapers or online. They vary in quality, professionalism, skill level, and price. Contractors often criticize the work of previous contractors, and this practice is not limited to handymen/handypersons, but to all trades.Handymen have advertised their services through flyers and mailings; in addition, free websites such as Craigslist and SkillSlate help customers and handymen find each other.

This entire porch was rebuilt by a handyman, including the substructure, columns, railings (1x1s and moldings), and door surrounds; replacing a porch is a difficult project for amateurs.

Franchise businesses

In 2009, there were national handyman service firms which handle such nationwide tasks as public relations, marketing, advertising, and signage, but sell specific territories to franchise owners. A franchise contract typically gives a franchise owner the exclusive right to take service calls within a given geographical area. The websites of these firms put possible customers in touch with local owners, which have handypersons and trucks. Customers call the local numbers. Typically these firms charge around $100/hour, although fees vary by locality and time of year. In many parts of the world, there are professional handyman/handyperson firms that do small home or commercial projects which claim possible advantages such as having workers who are insured and licensed. Their branch offices schedule service appointments for full-time and part-time handymen/handypersons to visit and make repairs, and sometimes coordinate with sub-contractors.

One Lehman Brothers executive, after being let go from the Wall Street firm, bought a Union, New Jersey franchise from a national handyman firm.A franchise was approximately $110,000 with a franchise fee of $14,900, according to a spokesperson for a national handyman franchise.

A handyman built the roof beams (above the drywall, not shown), based on advice from local city inspectors; later, he installed the drywall; a plumber installed pipes and the shower.

Some see a benefit of franchising as "entrepreneurship under the safety net of a tried-and-true business umbrella but forecast a 1.2 percent decrease in franchise businesses during the 2008-2009 recession.In 2005, according to a survey released by the Washington-based International Franchise Association showed 909,000 franchised establishments in the United States employing some 11 million people. Franchises offer training, advertising and information technology support, lower procurement costs and access to a network of established operators.

Franchise handyman/handyperson firms sometimes pitch clients by asking prospective customers about their unresolved "to-do lists." The firm does odd jobs, carpentry, and repairs. Trends such as a "poverty of time" and a "glut of unhandy husbands" has spurred the business.Technicians do a range of services including tile work, painting, and wallpapering.One firm charges $88 per hour. The firm targets a work category which full-fledged remodelers and contractors find unprofitable. A consumer was quoted by a reporter explaining the decision to hire one firm: "'I couldn't find anyone to come in and help me because the jobs were too small', said Meg Beck of Huntington, who needed some painting and carpentry done. She turned to one franchise firm and said she liked the fact that the service has well-marked trucks and uniformed technicians and that a dispatcher called with the names of the crew before they showed up." There are indications that these businesses are growing. There are different firms operating.

A handyman built this bathroom wall using two-by-four boards; after electricians added the wires, metal plates were put on studs to prevent nails and screws (to hold drywall) from going into electric wires; a handyman added the drywall.

Other competitors include online referral services. In addition, some large home centers offer installation services for products such as cabinets and carpet installation. Sometimes homeowners contact a professional service after trying, but failing, to do repair work themselves; in one instance, a Minneapolis homeowner attempted a project but called a technician to finish the project, and the overall cost was substantial.

Assessment of handyman/handyperson options

Handymen have been hired to de-clutter basements and build movableshelves.

How well do the franchise chains perform? One Wall Street Journal reporting team did an informal assessment by hiring "handymen all over the country and asked them to fix a wide range of problems, from a relatively routine leaky faucet to a sticky door." The reporter concluded that "with few licensing requirements and standards for the industry, prices are all over the board." One quote was ten times as large as another.Further, the reporter concluded "A big corporate name is no guarantee of quality or speedy service." One corporate firm took three weeks to fix a stuck door. Service varied from spotty to good, with complaints about unreturned phone calls, service people standing on dining room chairs, leaving holes between wood planking, but liked getting multiple jobs done instead of just one. Customers liked handymen wearing hospital booties (to avoid tracking dirt in houses). The reporter chronicled one experience with repairing a water-damaged ceiling. A franchise firm fixed it for $1,530; a second (non-franchise local handyman) fixed a similar ceiling for $125. The reporter preferred the second worker, despite the fact that he "doesn't have a fancy van -- or carry proof of insurance. Tips for selecting a good handyman include: ask questions, get written estimates on company stationery, make sure handymen guarantee their work, pay with credit cards or checks because this provides an additional record of each transaction, check references and licenses, and review feedback about the contractors from Internet sites.

Tiling is another medium-level handyman/handyperson job which most homeowners can do successfully, provided they follow directions carefully.

Legal issues

Generally, in the United States, there are few legal issues if an unpaid homeowner works on a project within their own home, with some exceptions. Some jurisdictions require paid handypeople to be licensed and/or insured. New Jersey, for example, requires all handypeople who work in for-profit businesses serving residential and commercial customers, to be registered and insured. Often handymen/handypeople are barred from majorplumbing, electrical wiring, or gas-fitting projects for safety reasons, and authorities sometimes require workers to be licensed in particular trades. However, minor plumbing work such as fixing water taps, connecting sinks, fixing leaks, or installing new washing machines, are usually permitted to be done without licensing. Many handymen/handypeople are insured under a property damage liability policy, so that accidental property damage from negligence or accidents are covered.

Distinction between handyman and general contractor

It is generally assumed that a handyman, being a jack of many trades, performs the work himself. The general contractor, on the other hand, hires more specialized subcontractors (or handymen) to perform some or all of the construction work.

How to Start a Handyman Business

In many communities around the world, enterprising business people start up their own contracting businesses in order to provide homeowners and other property owners with the physical services they need to upkeep buildings and properties. Small startup companies often compete with more established trade firms in the areas of electrical work, painting, carpentry, heating and cooling, and many other aspects of building and maintenance. If you want to start a handyman business to secure clients in your area, take a look at some processes that will assist in building a solid enterprise that will stand the test of time.

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   Get startup capital for necessary equipment. Since your handyman business is going to be a service that is based on physical work and construction practices, you'll need a set of physical tools and equipment in order to be effective. Make sure you can get this kind of gear through access to start up capital or some other creative means.
   • Find your business vehicle. If you don't have an existing vehicle for your business, you may be able to lease, buy or even borrow a truck for your startup. Some of the smallest construction or handyman businesses start with a borrowed vehicle, but most quickly acquire their own vehicle asset as soon as they have the means to do so.
   • Invest in tools. No matter what kind of general handyman practice you're building, you'll need some of the most common tools. From hammers and saws to power drills, compressors and even bigger equipment, you'll need to get your hands on the physical tools you'll need to get a tough job done for clients. These costs will be part of your startup cost, that you can most likely deduct as business expenses, but you'll need them before you take on any jobs.
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     Define your services. In order to provide customers with a good idea of what your business does, you'll need to make it clear just exactly what projects your firm is set up to accept.
     • Pick a concentration. In most cases, it's going to help to identify your most primary kind of expertise to customers. You may bill yourself as a carpenter, electrician, drywall expert, framing pro or even hazardous materials abatement service. Narrowing down your primary services helps you match your business to customers who can benefit from it the most.
     • Produce educational literature for your service. Beginning handyman services like to include a bullet list of the things that they have done in the past, or are most prepared to do. Customers can look at this easy "short list" and order services accordingly.
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     Look into legal aspects of your handyman business. Most start-up businesses have some responsibilities for paperwork, and a handyman business can benefit from proper business insurance, business classification of assets, and even, in many cases, a fictitious name or dba (doing business as) that helps identify a business, especially if it's larger than one person.
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     Find your initial clients. One of the crucial elements of starting your handyman business is to get yourself a list of existing clients, partly to keep taking in start-up capital, and partly to establish yourself as a working business. As you gradually build your client list, you'll hopefully see your work orders becoming more and more consistent and continuous, resulting in a business that starts to build up profit rather than just spin its wheels.
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     Administrate your business well. When you have your handyman business up and running, you might be busy working in your clients' homes and properties every day, but you will still need to provide time for some key administrative activities. As a sole owner or operator, you'll have to keep all the books straight and provide for all record-keeping that you'll need over the long term.
   • Double check your business set-up. Small businesses have various options for their configuration, including a sole proprietorship, limited liability corporation (LLC) or S Corp. Each of these has specific benefits and disadvantages. Figure out which is best for your needs.
   • Prepare for annual tax filing as a business. One of the biggest administrative jobs for a start-up is figuring out how to communicate gain or loss as well as other key information to the IRS. Get a handle on this early in the process, and you'll be able to focus more of your time and energy on growing your business correctly.
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