The fact that he can make a $1,000 a day doing these things is why I do all my handy work myself.

@joshneill6057

Жыл бұрын

AHh you should be helping a working man out!

@mikedcaffey

Жыл бұрын

Haha nailed it.

@jshenbdjwla1463

Жыл бұрын

Yet here you are.

@mycaddigo

Жыл бұрын

@@joshneill6057 he is the workingman….

@voke4553

Жыл бұрын

@@jshenbdjwla1463 What’s him watching a video got to do with anything

I’m a comercial & residential service electrician. Our jobs are very similar. Definitely a roller coaster of emotions from job to job. It can be very stressful at times with customers questioning and breathing down your neck but once you learn to find solutions and think quick on your feet it becomes easier. Also investing in lots of tools makes your life a lot easier.

@stevethea5250

Жыл бұрын

lots of tools ?why

@resandor

Жыл бұрын

I love tools! You’re spot on

@jimtamim1708

Жыл бұрын

@Steve Thea its make the job easier & effective. Safe a lot of time too.

@henloks

Жыл бұрын

Ding Ding Ding

@jacolbrodriguez5835

Жыл бұрын

Growing up I was raised by Military Parents who taught me alot. During Highschool I printed out General Maintenance and Handyman Business cards and learned and Invested in my Tools. Enrolled in the Marines and kept doing what I love. Now I own my Own Personal General Contract Company years later and I agree investing in your tools is one the best things to do. Its investing in your future and the better tools you have the less complicated your job could be!!! 💯💯

This is what I should be doing. Been a carpenter/cabinet maker my whole life. Nothing I can't do from putting in ceiling fans, garbage disposals, fixing windows (even the old ones that get glazed in ) hanging doors you name it I've done it. All my relatives are always coming to me to fix this or that. Eyeglasses broken? I'll fix them. I've always been handy with my hands and have been doing this stuff of over 50 years. Well, if I ever get smart enough to retire, I run a cabinet shop now, I'll do this kind of stuff to add some coins to my SS check.

@jimbo2834

Жыл бұрын

After several years of doing this type of work i learned that replacing a ceiling fan was a maybe but installing their new $80 dollar piece of junk fan in their 100+ year old house with the electrical box mickied to a gas line with the ancient wiring was not for me! I stick mainly with the maintenance, carpentry and painting because of the liability and license req,s. Good Luck and never forget the word 'NO'

@diamondavey

Жыл бұрын

less relatives more clients!

@justinspencer7086

2 ай бұрын

Go head and do it Bigdog!37and tired of making everybody rich 😅😅😅except for me!

As a residential plumbing new construction supervisor, I’m constantly running around the job site for 9+ hours a day. This guy does a 1/4 of the work and gets paid 4x as much. I think it’s time to consider my options as a licensed plumber…

@huntersalyer

Жыл бұрын

For sure. I have been plumbing for years now for other companies. I would love to get my license.

@geraldmasters7595

Жыл бұрын

KEY WORD LICENSED PLUMBER.....

@celuiquipeut6527

Жыл бұрын

In the constructuon world, its never worth it not to work for yourself. Otherwise someone is abusing you.

@particleconfig.8935

11 ай бұрын

''1/4'' the tima and ''4x as much'' is a 16X factor more effective (yeah me stunned too)

@BBoyGi0

9 ай бұрын

Self Employed sounds better.

Hey, I’m a handyman and everyone thinks they can do this but keep in mind what he said In the beginning. Jobs don’t always go as planned. This is definitely not for everyone

@heru-deshet359

3 жыл бұрын

You also have to be physically fit.

@bobsworldpodcaststories3895

3 жыл бұрын

Yep products don’t hold up can turn into a nightmare if your not up to it

@tylerharless4048

3 жыл бұрын

They sure don’t I try to quote each job according to that especially in old houses .

@trevorblue

3 жыл бұрын

Dude, any person can be a roofer,

@442tcl

3 жыл бұрын

Words well spoken my friend.

Spot on. I have been doing handyman work for years, and this is pretty much how my daily life is....besides the estimates that I physically have to go on. I love this type of work because it is not a monotonous as a daily 9-5 behind the desk job. Keep up the great videos!

@ronaldwoofer5024

2 жыл бұрын

how do you start doing this work? where Sign up ?

@monkeybandit222

2 жыл бұрын

@@ronaldwoofer5024 I don’t think you have to “sign up” but this is a good question for the internet. If you know your trade, then you can probably start a business or join one that does this work. I don’t know personally though, so I could be wrong.

@1realtruthrightnow742

Жыл бұрын

I'm getting out of my current home rehab business. It's getting way to crazy, and I need something at a slower pace. I have a truck full of tools and was thinking handyman services. Can you tell me what you charge for what job? Do you do an hourly rate, a flat rate or a combo of the two. please let me know

@MrAngel2U

Жыл бұрын

May I ask you what the most efficient way to bill customers? Is it done through classic paper invoice, online invoice, cash or site? Please any advice would be greatly appreciated 🙏

@joncornwell1538

Жыл бұрын

​@@1realtruthrightnow742 Look into billable hours.

I've been in the maintenance business for about 7 years now (commercial & commercial Lab space). I'm really considering starting to do some handyman side hustles after watching this! I've seen a lot of crazy stuff!!

I go through the same things everyday! This is so awesome to see you go through the same stuff. I don’t think people realize how much work is out there for a handy man. Great video, you earned a sub my man!!

@timbohouston

2 жыл бұрын

I've found that if you want to make money, there's plenty of work.

@stephencottens2521

9 ай бұрын

A handyman’s work is a plumbers best customer 👍🏼

I mean, I think the lesson here is that a handyman who knows how to solve all kinds of problems is wildly valuable.

@armandovil4855

3 жыл бұрын

True

@ronwasswajobronald8880

11 ай бұрын

Not in Uganda

I've been following this guy for a little over a year (I think) and I went from "i can do this" to "let's try it on the weekends" and now I have a serious decision to make regarding quitting my 9-5. It all happened in about 8 months

@joemartin7017

4 жыл бұрын

I got laid off in March due to Covid and I'm never going back to working for an employer. This channel is one of the reasons why. My virtual mentor and real life one have a lot of the same advice so I know its good. If you want something bad enough nothing can stop you brother, good luck!

@MarcusT86

4 жыл бұрын

What do you guys do about issues you're not too sure about or things you genuinely don't know how to fix/upgrade/create?

@krashdiesel7100

4 жыл бұрын

@@MarcusT86 I started out doing only specific jobs that i was comfortable doing. Everything else I would learn from watching these videos and doing them either at my own house or my friends and family. Dont take a job if you're not comfortable doing it

@MarcusT86

4 жыл бұрын

@@krashdiesel7100 thanks for the reply man. Appreciate it. The problem is everything here in the UK is regulated to shit. Cannot even change a light switch without having a card carrying electrician come test the circuit. It's bollocks.

@RayFury

4 жыл бұрын

Marcus I watch YT and buy a book before hand and offer a good “this is my first time” discount

It's nice to see you take the extra time to make sure everything is right! Most installers would have just swapped the garbage disposal out and left the pipes how they are. Kuddos!

The handy man who wears a Rollex to work. He's either really busy or has a decent side hustle... Good on you man.

@marshallpierce2532

4 ай бұрын

I noticed that too. I thought that was cheesey ! Whether its fake or real, I wouldn't be wearing one in this business.

@brokenlegend23

3 ай бұрын

yt money

@adrianrobinson7953

2 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing I do have a few exspensive watches but at max 800-1000$ .not a Rolex I wish!

@patrickgallegos113

Ай бұрын

That's an Invicta watch. Looks like a Rolex, but it's Swiss made and has a Japanese automatic movement. Really good watch for $120 dollars, and easy to get online.

@chrisbrown9071

15 күн бұрын

@@brokenlegend23exactly

This guy is the living meme of "it ain't much, but it's honest work" Kudos to you man.

@hiram4451

3 жыл бұрын

"It ain't much"? How much do you make per day?

@Ian-ff2hz

3 жыл бұрын

He has a rolex

@zerovalue5106

3 жыл бұрын

"It ain't much" :drives a $60k truck and has 30k in tools... 😆

@nate9626

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ian-ff2hz that means literally nothing 😂

@ibberman

2 жыл бұрын

@@zerovalue5106 Paid by KZread.

I’m a pharmaceutical facilities engineer that deals with everything from fixing boilers , HVAC systems and all kinds of electrical puzzles. Never knew a handyman could make that kind of money! Enjoyed your video. Well done!

I’m a professional maintenance guy for a property management company. I’ve often fantasized about working freelance. You make it seem worth it.

SHOUT OUT TO ALL HANDYMEN AND TRADESMEN. You are SO NEEDED. Much respect.

been doing handyman work since I got laid off..I see how planning ur day n advance pays off as far as having materials on hand..plug for disposal..cuts out on trips to d hardware store for sure.. videos like urs keeps me sharp..word of mouth is giving me all my work n alot of it too

When I see that someone has removed the contents of the sink cabinet, dreamweaver plays softly in my head. Something you don’t see too often!

@patrickvanbramer5318

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@hans4969

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed! 👍🏽

I’m trying to start my own handy man thing and theses videos help out so much it’s sad to see the lack of work ethic in the world now days!!

I too did the handyman gig. Your right it is not an easy job. One needs to know a wide variety of trades, and have the right tools and supplies with you. I like how you keep to the script or on target for the task on hand. How do you establish your client list and are you able to keep a busy week in and week out? 1K a day is dam good, but one must remember there is an overhead cost too. Way to go!!

Watching this makes me appreciate my dad so much

I'm a handyman in the Southern Ontario area (Canada). I do roofing, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, cement work, and landscaping. I barely make $200 per day most days. Everyone balks when I try to get $20 per hour for my time. I can make more working as a temp at a local car parts manufacturer, so that's what I do most of the time. I worked 2 full days installing a new roof on a house and only got paid $500 for that job, and I had to rent a lift platform for that.

@jasonroberts2249

Жыл бұрын

Yeah the guys making upper middle class money doing this work are not that common I don’t think, and they are running at a very quick pace. It’s not simply a matter of hanging some TVs and painting some walls and pulling $1500/week.

@pajo2012

Жыл бұрын

well why not try raising your rates and see what happens. it's weird,but doing that changes your customer type and can actually bring in more work. got to value your expertise man

@nsiebenmor

Жыл бұрын

Yup this sounds like bs click bait

@autumngrace8541

Жыл бұрын

@@jasonroberts2249 But couldn't you make that a niche and make it work?

@brentellis6453

Жыл бұрын

Best tip I was given (and it may or may not help at all) but you need to focus on areas with more disposable income. They're not going to nickel and dime, you can take the time to do good work correctly and get paid for doing it right. If you mess with people with $75 in their wallets, they'll expect you to do a $500 job for $74 period. If you're in an area with less population, lower income, etc then focus more on being a specialized hand in a couple main areas. Just my 2 cents

I worked as a Handyman for 9 years after the recession in the 90's. I started in 1980 as a carpenter in New construction, as a handyman I took on all trades, in the building boom of the early 2000s I took a job as a superintendent of new housing, and when it crashed I got my contractors license. My motto is I'm not an expert but I am a professional.

The beauty of a Handyman is you can hand pick your jobs... respect to this man and all handy men and women out there!! No job ever goes as planned...

Thank you for giving the confidence to many people, you have found something which you believe is easy money and believe that many others can do this - you decided not to keep it to yourself and make a good living. I really have a lot of time for that. The work you do is deserved of all the compliments here. I just love the fact you wanted to share something many would like to keep to themselves, an easy way to make money. I have so much to say just well pleased and happy. Thank you very much.

@Fireneedsair

2 жыл бұрын

Easy? Lol.

I own a property management company and 70% of my work is maintenance and repair, and about 30% is contracting. As a handyman, you will need a lot of tools to be proficient, like enough tools to build a house. Also as handyman, the front end of the project is the challenging part where as working as a contractor the back end of the project is the challenge. As a handyman I will need to track down certain parts. For example: A brushed nickel door stop, a specific fill valve for a toilet, a certain size machine screw for a mortise lock, European soft closing cabinet hinges and so on. This can take hours out of your day, but once you have everything the job should go smooth (famous last words, har har). As a contractor getting the job finished perfectly can be the challenge. I’ve also found that if you want to bill for 40 hours a week you need to work at least 50. Lastly, stay away from old plumbing! Like plumbing more than 50 years old, leave that to the pros (especially in apartment buildings). The wrong turn of a wrench can turn a simple job into a total nightmare.

@marsh1998

3 жыл бұрын

I work apartment maintenance. Only contract out HVAC Installs, landscaping. Flooring, and painting the units.

@chaplainand1

3 жыл бұрын

You are so right on all your points. I had to learn the hard way. Also, put down tarps and drop clothes, even when you think the PVC primer will never spill. Keep sharp tools close to the floor - a dropped screwdriver can ruin a hardwood floor. Tools - yes. When I went out of business I owned a box truck and about 10K worth of hand and power tools - carpentry, plumbing, electrical, tile, roofing, etc. Doesn't take long. Thanks for sharing.

I was just thinking of starting my own channel and looked up handyman. Glad I found you differently inspiring me to start my own with my handyman company

This seems like a pretty cool job. mainly because of the fact that it has a huge variety of situations you can find yourself in. Just having to go into different peoples homes and meeting them in their element would be neat, certainly beats going to the same place every day for years to go to work i'd say.

I recently started my own hvac business and I often find myself agreeing to do other odd jobs for some of my older customers and some of the simplest turn into nightmares

@johnlockesghost5592

3 жыл бұрын

"Can't ya just..."

@nsbchannel1

3 жыл бұрын

I bought 2 prehung exterior doors to replace and thought I'd get them done in 3 or 4 days. 12 days later, I was still working on the 1st door. More than half my time was spent watching KZread how to videos, and going to Home Depot to buy large power tools & materials. I'd rather spend 12+ days doing it right, than 6 days doing it wrong and saying FK-it and having to live with it wrong for the next 30 years. Good luck.

@orionsanford4440

3 жыл бұрын

As someone who was once where you are. I chuckle. I am a “painter” also plumber framer finish carpenter ect lol. I like money and have been doing this for 15 years

@christar999

3 жыл бұрын

You just identified the reason why I will never go back into the handy man, or construction industry, and that is because the customer is never satisfied and will always find fault with your work, no matter how perfect.

@123sweetdick

3 жыл бұрын

Got to stay in your lane.....

The only handyman I seen that actually really knows his stuff! You rock dude!

I’d use tapcon’s connecting the post to the brick. Ram sets are famous for just exploding the brick. Run tapcons in after throwing a length of automotive wire in the hole to give the tapcon something extra to grab and hold tighter since it’s brick.

I’m a rookie handyman I literally just started a week ago I’ll definitely keep up with this channel

I’m in a different field, basically the same thing you do but for restaurants equipment, specialized. It’s nice to see someone else just kind of doing the same thing I do it’s a bit encouraging ya know.

Great video! I feel like the pass around handyman for my friends and family. Even though I don’t charge anyone for my time this video is so so accurate

@emiliaescobar7652

Жыл бұрын

Everyone needs a good handy man, my Dad was a carpenter/mason, he new it all, I miss him dearly, my brother followed in his steps, not too many young men are picking up the trades, this is a lot of hard manual labor, my husband is a good handy man, it's ok to do work for friends & family and not charge them, but they should at least give you something, perhaps a good meal/a favor in return.

Glad you installed an outlet for the disposal. It makes swapping out disposals in the future easier.

Man, that disposal change out, that is the cleanest under the sink electric and waste lines I ever saw. You are a lucky handyman. Everything in my area is jack-legged over top of improperly installed.

The key to good workmanship is being able to see. I like the placement of the battery powered lighting.

Beauty! Love what you do. I do the same thing but with what was mainly motorcycles but everyone calls me for everything now. Ill do 2 to 5 jobs a day average @60 an hr. Drive around all day. sometimes 12 hours a day. Sometimes stressfull but sure beats making someone else or a business rich instead of yourself!

This guy literally put every easy job I ever get on one video lol love the hustle

I do all this stuff as well. It's amazing what people can't or won't install, repair, clean, or troubleshoot, themselves but like you said... Somebody has to do it.

My ball has a protective layer of rust. Helps to keep it from sliding off if I forget to lock it down.

@MrHelpingHand

3 жыл бұрын

T D That's funny

@johndeggendorf7826

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been told that “a protective layer of rust” is a real thing...like a shell.

@wehabhomes2587

3 жыл бұрын

Lube the Ball's up Fella's helps make the balls last longer and the ride feel better!

Yes, the money is easy......it’s dealing with “stupid” customers that’s no fun😎

@otisziggenhorn5858

4 жыл бұрын

And stinky filthy homes

@ironhorsealpha

4 жыл бұрын

Most people deal with much worse for way less.

@jasonmurphy435

4 жыл бұрын

Correct. im in uk and run a property maintenance business and yes. stupid customers who have no clue and filthy homes are common🙈

@jeffconley819

4 жыл бұрын

Otis Ziggenhorn I had to work in a rental kitchen once. They people fried everything . So there was grease all over. Totally grossed me out.

@shanemclean3986

3 жыл бұрын

Customers who wanna help.

I am 24 years old working for a custom home builder as a supervisor apprentice. I’m mostly the handy man at the moment and I love your videos. Thank you because it helps me out alot with some of the stuff I’m not familiar with yet

@xamrehh3717

Жыл бұрын

Hey I just want to ask how’s it going ? it’s been a year since this comment so I was just wondering how is it coming on you still working

@thordiesel6.7

Жыл бұрын

Also curious cuz I'm doing the same thing, and it's not going great because my boss doesn't appreciate his worker.

@theastuteangler

Жыл бұрын

wtf is a supervisor apprentice?

@evanhuffman520

11 ай бұрын

​@@theastuteanglersomeone getting underpaid like hell to learn everything their boss knows

@Bdog028

11 ай бұрын

@@theastuteanglerthank you

The good thing about being a handyman is that you are active and it keeps you in shape.

Great channel! I'm a service tech for a security company so my days are alot like this except all electrical work. Cool to see you work and learn new things from the videos!

Thanks for the vid, I think that one of the hardest part being a handy man is knowing how to quote the jobs you do to price them correctly.

I just finished running all the new electrical wires, outlets and a switch, plus a new light hookup. My wife didn't believe me that the combo of new work and old work together, plus a fan box and insulation install would've cost us at least $2500. Did it myself for $500. Glad my father and uncles taught me a lot of this stuff!

Gotta love a handyman who loves doing the job the right way.

I'm an electrician and a welder. I'm just starting a plumbing job as an apprentice. Hopefully I can reach your level in my area I've been watching your channel for a while. Thanks for posting. This stuff is really helpful during covid-19.

@donaldlee6760

4 жыл бұрын

Electrician, welder, and now a plumber? Your freaking awesome!

@dhyde9207

4 жыл бұрын

@@donaldlee6760 Doctor calls a plumber to fix a dripping faucet. Fixes it in 10 minutes. Charge? $200 Doctor says "$200!!??? I'm a Doctor and I don't make that kind of money. Plumber says, "Yeah, I didn't make that kinda money when I was a Doctor either."

@rgenericson5361

4 жыл бұрын

People can go without a light switch or plug longer than a clogged toilet or leaky pipe! I do electrical too, along with remodels etc. But nothing brings in the $$ like service plumbing!

@detroitjohnson7625

3 жыл бұрын

@@dhyde9207 🤣 classic

@jeffvandagrif

3 жыл бұрын

You go Wayne! You might consider my trade of choice for 35 years HVAC and mainly commercial refrigeration we do electrical plumbing welding concrete and carpentry. Easily average 150.00 an hour or more depending on parts you sell (working for yourself) if you're able to sell sizable equipment you can make thousands in a phone call. Some days are hard some days are easy, takes 5 or 6 years with a good journeyman and another 5 years to be ready for self employment. You have an excellent head start. Work hard and be honest my friend that's all it takes!

I like this style video. more realistic and similar to my days

I've done lots of stuff over the years and I know it's hard work !!! You deserve all the money you can get. It would kill me doing a fraction of what you can do !!!

Love it! Thinking i should consider this as a career. First repair that scared people was years ago. I ripped apart my car to replace a part that made the auto store employee shudder. Last job was repairing a discontinued sump pump back-up battery by replacing a corroded dip stick with a guitar string. I dont understand whats special about my mind but it sure is handy!

I wish I could follow this guy for a month just to learn.

The great thing about being a handyman and running your own business you get to pick and choose what you want to do job wise . I like to have people send me photos or explain or even a video on what's going on that way I know ahead of time what I'm getting myself into then I give him a list of things that I'd like them to look at before even show up they can fall that list and let me know with a thumbs up then I show up. This dude's legit and runs a great business but again thrilling the attitude the way set yourself up in what you really want to do

Finding a landlord willing to spring for a Moen disposal was the most shocking part of this video!

@draxxx_exe

2 жыл бұрын

I was extremely surprised myself man lol

@l-rokotui2340

2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@bschmitty77

2 жыл бұрын

As a landlord myself I HATE moen disposals. There is allen key at the bottom to unjam, you either have to have their special tool OR use a long screwdriver and leverage against the grinding tabs in the disposal. Insinkerator all the way, got way to many calls about jammed up disposals.

@bookcadenb4584

2 жыл бұрын

Moen are junk.

@i_know_youre_right_but

2 жыл бұрын

There are good landlords out there, usually the ones who have started out from the bottom and worked hard all their life in order to be able to rent a house out to someone

When you started to talk about CHAZ, it immediately clicked. I'm a handy guy that lived in Seattle for 5 years and can totally understand how you make that much money doing these jobs. Good for you, man! That definitely wouldn't work up here in maine though. You might make half that and have half as much work.

I like how this guys casually wearing a rolex while turning wrenches all day

@ryanmcgarry2058

3 жыл бұрын

It's awesome to see someone actually wearing a tool watch amd working in it. Most people are scared.

@swapmeetsheriffdonknottexp3046

3 жыл бұрын

Right!

@jayjay269

3 жыл бұрын

Let’s me know he’s a legit dude and not some BS artist

@joea3235

3 жыл бұрын

I wear my Tudor Pelagos every day work, play, etc. That's what they're built for.

@stanleysam944

3 жыл бұрын

Roley flex...Work hard, play hard!

Hey brother I have been watching all your videos for a long time now. You have inspired me and helped me to get go out on my own. I’ve been doing this stuff for 23 years now. Please keep the video’s coming. I always start my day watching them!!!

@TheHandyman1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Billy. I will keep them coming.

This is a absolutely demonstrative of what my dad always tells me, make sure you know about the trades otherwise you’re paying a shit ton for someone come out just for an easy fix.

Best way to test for leaks on garbage disposal is to fill sink bowl with water pull plug and turn on garbage disposal as it drains , puts more pressure on drain lines , will show the smallest of leaks that sometimes wont show draining it without disposer running

The secret is meeting the right landlords good people that will connect you with other good people.

@conniethesconnie

2 жыл бұрын

I don''t know landlords who would pay his rates. Many wouldn't pay an actual electrician or plumber over $100 for simple work like replacing smoke detectors or garbage disposals.

Me and a friend had talked about starting a handyman service business, didnt know how much money could be making off of it though, if it was going to be profitable. This gets the idea going again for me. Great video!

Started handyman business 2 years ago and love it. Not making that much but still decent earning.

Hey! I have been the Apt management for almost 20 years and there is that common problem I have seen where the screws that hold in a door latch or deadbolt have lost their grip, and the typical solution is glue, sticks, putty, or that ugly metal sleeve that sits over the door. There is this new hardware piece that sits INSIDE the door alongside the latch. Its threaded to receive the machine screws, tightening down the latch. Its called ReSecure Latch. They have a couple videos on here showing how it works. Maybe something that could help you in your next home repair.

The Handyman, I love rocking the Rolex while knocking out a days work. In all seriousness, you guys help people a ton in situations they feel helpless and lost in. I have been on both sides of the fence and appreciate you and those like you.

@philaukscunas7820

9 ай бұрын

Submariner

This was awesome. I'm a handy man also but I work for a real estate company. I want to make good money, work for myself and wear a Rolex too. Inspiration man. Good stuff.

you might want to loop the dishwasher discharge hose that runs into the disposal so that if water backs up in the disposal it wont run back to disposal...great video btw

It's been my experience that wood shrinks a lot after you build something. Especially if you get the lumber from your local home building store and it's super wet. I've had decks that I literally felt like I had to stack and finish the drying process before I used the wood. Even if you use screws, if that wood is wet it will still look the screws came out because the wood shrank. But at least with screws you can tighten them up.

this seems like an "easy" money, but it is not. To have so much knowledge and experience to make things like that easily - takes a lot of time, learning by doing, mistakes etc.

@LightGesture

3 жыл бұрын

Takes time, and one of the reasons time, is getting that many people giving you work.

@hallhouse5098

3 жыл бұрын

Matt Otis So true. A lot of guys are too worried you’ll be their competition so they treat you like a grunt and they usually hire one of their old friends from high school to narc on everyone while acting like your buddy. They never pay what you’re worth yet just enough to keep you coming back. Most bosses like that wake up late and are on drugs, burned out and don’t know how to manage their business, they tell you never to lie to them yet they will ask you to lie FOR them to a client. I hate working for carpenters.....they’re mostly all the same except for a few.

@pittkid32

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely not work for soy boys but not difficult work at all actually simple things that any home owner should be able to perform. This is very basic stuff!

@gfdriver

3 жыл бұрын

@@hallhouse5098 man... This comment... I needed to see this. It's so true. You can be way smarter than your boss... But because of a small handful of circumstances they're the boss and you're getting paid peanuts to work for them. Thanks for letting me know I'm not the only one in that situation.

@DCfreerunner

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah and if you do it wrong then no one knows until a couple years later and then another handyman gets hired... referrals are the hard part, not actually doing the work or having the experience because you don't have to take jobs you don't know how to do.

Best job on the planet. I work for myself doing the same thing. Love it, bro. Keep up the great work

My question is, how are you getting your leads for these projects? Trick to keep fence nails from loosening; interior or exterior holding power. Fasten the nails in opposing angles. Dovetailing.

Been an amateur handyman for roughly 7 years and will never forget one of the “too good to be true jobs” I did once. Lady calls up my boss and I be asks if we can modify a beautiful Ethan Allen dresser to have the “shabby chique” look. Mystified, we ask her to explain as neither my boss who’s done virtually every job known to man for 20 years nor I have ever heard of this. She shows us some pictures and it essentially equates to, no joke, sanding off and defacing perfectly good furniture to give it a rough and tumble antique look. Cut forward to an hour later after I’ve destroyed an expensive dresser with nothing but a 1$ sheet of sand paper, and the owner returns. She’s ecstatic and can’t say enough good things about how gorgeous her now beat to hell looking dresser looks and tips out the nose as well as the hourly rate of close to $100. Nearly $200 to destroy a perfectly good dresser with nothing but half a scrap of 100 grit sandpaper. Him and I still laugh about it til this day.

@Cryptidsmethodology

10 ай бұрын

That sounds like fun 😂

True Words - Jobs don't always go as planned and some customers are hard to collect from - but I can see this guy making $1K a day easily as it's a hard hustle / ton of tools/driving /insurance/vehicle maintenance and invoicing etc...welcome to the hustle!

Note on garbage disposals - fill up the tank and kick that thing on when checking for leaks. The disposal gives a bit of pressure to the pipes and makes it a bit easier to test. Also - double-check the neck screw for proper pressure before repairing.

The dog barks in fast forward @4:00 is so hilarious for some reason, LoL. Excellent work, great commentary!

I tried to hire a handyman to install my new hot water heater. Most wanted between $600-$1000 for 2 hours of work. So I did it myself. I also installed my own garbage disposal, and there is never a direct swap; there is always some extra plumbing.

Great vid. Thanks! I was mid way through my career as an A&P mechanic/Inspector when the airline I worked for went belly up due to the Corona virus. So now I'm shifting gears and thinking handyman work. Having worked for the corporate world, working for myself sounds very appealing. I'd be real interested in learning about your work trailer, equipment, tools and inventory if that possible.

$125 to change a smoke detector... 🤣 I'm in the wrong field.

@manueljaramillo4813

3 жыл бұрын

Why so much explain so i know what to tell customer

@laregiademonterreyradio7546

3 жыл бұрын

Jramatik some mechanics charge $100 just to diagnose your car I think it’s fair $I 25 to replace an electrical smoke detector

@veloci3twenty607

3 жыл бұрын

That’s 2 hours. 1 hour travel and 1 hour on site.

@FerC2033

3 жыл бұрын

I charge $100 in Los Angeles and people do pay. Specially landlords. Or people who no high ladders

@FerC2033

3 жыл бұрын

I charge $100 in Los Angeles and people do pay. Specially landlords. Or people who no high ladders

This is exactly what my life consist of but now I’m starting my own business. I literally just did the same exact job not too long ago replacing an old garbage disposal similar to your job here except the switch was above the sink instead of putting the switch under the sink, we just hardwired it to the wiresand did everything electrical it came out worked perfectly fairly easy but tedious job

Had to chuckle about one of my disposal swap out. I forgot to punch out the dishwasher drain knockout. Cost me a service call for a plumber. My lesson was learned.

Nice, I don't know why I'm watching this, I've been a Union Senior Building Maintenance worker for over 20 years. I guess I just love my work and it's cool to watch someone else do something different. I don't think I would do anything differently than you are.

“Rig it up” 😂😂😂 I’ve heard a customer say that this week actually

@rickpickle

3 жыл бұрын

It's right up there with "slap it in". Yeah, just slap a new transmission in there, boom done. Should only be like $50 to do that, take you half an hour tops. I'd do it myself but I have an appointment to get my cat polished.

12:20 - I never use a Ramset. Maybe they are OK for commercial steel track and stuff like that where blow-outs aren't a problem, but residential work where finish is critical, they suck. When you have your first blow-out that ruins the job, you'll know what I mean. If you use the proper size hammer-drill, its much safer, and almost as fast. It has the added feature of being able to reverse the fastener and adjust the material which could come in handy on a lot of jobs!

The metal support for the furnace motor broke on my heater (after the repairman installed a much heavier motor and didn't reinforce the frame). Anyway the guy came out and said, yeah they don't make those frames anymore so you'll need a $3000 new furnace. I sent him away and ended up welding up a metal bar to the frame, attached it and it has been going strong for over a year. My literal cost was like $8 and about 2 hours of work (mainly removing/reinstalling the motor and measuring things).

I’m glad I found your channel. Love your attitude, knowledge, and delivery of the content. Rock on brother!

This is why I'm my own "handyman". Props to you though man for making a living out of it.

that t-shirt on the video is no longer in the handyman store but it has given me the idea of making my own unique t-shirt design and getting it printed.

I do AC repair and install. I pay a handy man every week to keep my houses together. Handymen rock!!!

Doing work under the sink is the most annoying thing I did when I was in the electrical field

ONE DAY AT A TIME FOLLOWED BY ONE JOB AT A TIME. STAY HUMBLE IN LIFE AND YOU'LL DO JUST FINE. THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR VIDEO WITH US. 🙏🇺🇲👍🏻

That’s what you get when you hire a handyman. Inch and a half ram set nails plus glue to hold a 4 x 4 fence post up against 100 mph winds

Yeah you make me want to get back into handyman work. I've done all sorts of construction including wiring houses framing tile Cabinetry fence work gardening siding soffit heck you name it. Oh yeah Plumbing mostly trim out. But just the amount of tools you got to bring good Lord

Handyman youre videos help me a lot with my handyman business, you're the best handyman channel on YT thank you!

@TheHandyman1

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks

@alsworkshop135

4 жыл бұрын

I agree... and I have a channel.... I wish to be like you one day when I grow up..

@510jazz

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheHandyman1 Where do you get work from? Or best place to start advertising for handyman services. I'm in central Oregon.

@allbayfishing9456

3 жыл бұрын

@51jazz watch some of his old videos, he goes over this topic many times on live streams, past videos as well as on the business channel. Basically a “network tree”. Best of luck in the business.

When replacing garbage disposal...the dishwasher waste line connection to the garbage disposal doesn't appear to meet plumbing code. Either a high loop to the underside of the countertop should be made, or the line should run through air gap device above the countertop depending on your local plumbing code. Current installation runs the risk of getting waste water from the sink getting into the dishwasher if the sink backs up bad enough.

I am a commercial/industrial HVAC tech. I took a pay cut to to service some commercial maintenance jobs, but I am the HVAC Technician for Climate control service. I've learned alot more and I have no on call and 8 to 10 hour 5 day work weeks. I love it.

Great video! I’ve been a remodeling contractor for about 10 yrs. I have been working off & on with realtors, regarding home inspections with properties under contract. I give estimates regarding cost for “All repair deficiencies and/or particular repairs that have been decided upon between buyer & seller. I believe I’m about to shift my priority on a professional home repair business with remodeling as secondary. The repairs part of my business that has evolved is actually much more valuable as a ROÍ of my time & effort. I need to go all in and expand my services to All the Realestate brokers in my area because I can service all aspects of a home. I have a good A/C guy electrician with anything outside of basic electrical work, good roofers & so on. Anyways, really just wanted to thank you for your videos & inspiring me to switch my business model!!!! Thanks Dude, I’ll drink one of those Blue Moons for you!

BTW when changing a disposal, a scissor jack for a car is a great extra set of hands. I'm sure others have done it but I was proud when I thought of it.

@TheHandyman1

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea.

@dustman96

3 жыл бұрын

And you can use your drill on the end of the rod to raise and lower it. This even works on your car. Don't use a crappy drill for your car though.

Watching this Video brings back great memories and makes me wanna get back out there.

Love the energy. Definitely subscribe and will be following

Hey man! I’m from Kelowna, BC Canada 🇨🇦 I love your videos and all your advice, I just started my own handyman business and you have been a huge inspiration and help. Keep the videos coming! You my friend are doing a great job! 👍🏼

@MrBadboomer73

Жыл бұрын

How did your handyman business work out? I’m just outside Ottawa and wanting to do the same thing.