I have a "customer" that calls me weekly to do things just like this. I've done so many fans, lights, plumbing and HVAC filters. Just think of the money! The best part about all those jobs, I don't even have to leave home! 🤣

@FK-oz8kl

2 жыл бұрын

😂

@Ahats5

2 жыл бұрын

hahaha I have a similar customer, I need to adjust my rates because she keeps adding more stuff to my list!

@snowwhite2709

2 жыл бұрын

Teach your wife how to do it. I do most stuff, if I can, if not I'll get my hubby to help.

@ShengYangLah

2 жыл бұрын

😹😹😹😹😹

@OmarApps1

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, buddy, your mom doesn't count! Lol

Amazing that he says 45 minutes to do those jobs, somehow this always takes me hours and unanticipated surprises

@ZipKickGo

2 жыл бұрын

He's a logistical wizard. He's a smart one and probably books jobs in the same area for the same day and preplans what he needs and needs to do. A lot of people show up and then figure out the fix.

@rafaelvqz6340

2 жыл бұрын

He is like speedy Gonzales LOL.

@stevebeight4473

2 жыл бұрын

This guy is really good……..

@BlackMan614

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah... I need a fast-forward button.

@willwright3396

2 жыл бұрын

Same here I always start and find many hidden things that need fixed. I charge more but then I’m behind.

Only lesson I learned from this video, I'm not charging nearly enough, FML.

@myway3343

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. I do that stuff on the side for a fraction of the charge. Gonna rethink my pricing >>>

@matthewellisor5835

2 жыл бұрын

@@myway3343 Same here.

@IrBeefy

2 жыл бұрын

@@myway3343 just charge man and always markup

@snowwhite2709

2 жыл бұрын

It tells me to find out how to do it, and do it myself.

@swankpickle3573

2 жыл бұрын

You guys are getting paid?!?!

You do what most “handymen” don’t do. You test your installation to make sure it works as it should. I am a building operations supervisor for a fortune 100 company. I teach my technicians to take before, during,after pictures, and a short video of the item working. I have them upload it all to a work order as backup to the work. But most importantly they are to test the item for proper functionality.

Thank you for acknowledging that it’s not an issue of laziness or incompetence. Some people value their free time differently. A lot of tasks for some people are on the “I just don’t want to do this…” list. If someone else can earn a living accommodating those folks, it’s win-win.

@68camarors327

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, some people reach a point in life where it's just make sense to pay someone and not be bothered with it, regardless how small and easy. When I was younger I built our 800 linear foot fence with three gates, recently I called someone to rehang two of the gates...haha.

@seangallagher4614

2 жыл бұрын

Most people would not have been able to fit and wire up them fans

@derricksondw

2 жыл бұрын

You make money to spend money

@evolvep2747

2 жыл бұрын

same. i could almost do everything myself but im 40 and have other things to worry about. fixing thunhsvor big projects at home are not my priorities, at this moment, when I know ppl that can do it better for $, which i ll gladly pay. kill 2 birds with 1 stone. give a person some bizness and you have piece of mind,... finding the right person.... that's another story 😂

@soulkitchen1979

2 жыл бұрын

But you have to be able to change a toilet flapper on your own without a handyman. Come on!

So, you're basically completing other people's honey-do list. You've found a good niche!

@rudesword2852

2 жыл бұрын

It's a big niche with modern women I bet. They make good money and can't keep men so they got a guy to do it for them.

@peterfitzpatrick7032

2 жыл бұрын

Should call yerself "The Honey-Do Crew" ... 😎👍☘🍺

@rupe53

2 жыл бұрын

@@peterfitzpatrick7032 ... we have a guy locally who uses that exact term on the side of his truck.

my time is too valuable to me, to be fixing certain things. especially when it s gonna take me more than 2 hours. that's why there are guys like you out there. we all need each other. no matter what. blue collar, white collar, no collar 😉😁

I have to say in all honesty............. THIS upload is the best of the hundreds I’ve watched so far. This is what I needed to see to keep me motivated. Three different tasks, with a general price included, and instructions to boot. I think this is what we need more of. Great job.

@TheHandyman1

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I've been following both channels for a few months now getting inspired more and more each time I watch a new video. I'm always doing a project or helping out someone at their home for free. Last week I said no more free work, I worked through the weekend and made $800 for about 12hrs of work. The work is out there people, get after it!

@williampaskewitz5383

2 жыл бұрын

Wow

Im also in the "home improvement" business since 2003. I work with one guy. We do full remodels too and exterior house painting etc. Business is and has always been pretty good. Once people find someone reliable/trustworthy theyre clients for "life". Referrals are earned and guarantee more work to come. I left automotive tooling design and CNC machining jobs behind (1992-2002.) Setting your own hours is the best part with variety of work a close second.

@nicholasmellor2838

Жыл бұрын

Crazy here I am 1 year later as a cnc operator trying to get out of it

I'm amazed people are willing to pay these prices. Good for you man.

Handyman you make me want to go to work after work. I'm a millennial but have always had multiple jobs. We just had a bad hurricane down here in South Louisiana so the work is endless down here right now. Thanks for the motivation to keep going strong

I wish i could charge my wife for all the projects like this she has me do.

@dagneytaggart7707

2 жыл бұрын

And she will hand you a laundry bill and meal check. 😉

@robertwalsh8912

2 жыл бұрын

@@dagneytaggart7707That's why I always thought I was getting off easy. What would I do without her.

@rhpham2

2 жыл бұрын

Trust me the project are never ending even with the complaints.

@RageAgainstDEMachine

2 жыл бұрын

I went to Husband University and now I am a handyman! Wives can be a blessing when you are laid off…shockingly 🤪⚡️

@aaronpokusa3245

2 жыл бұрын

Don't worry she will just open your wallet to pay the bill too.

Learnt a lot from your channel after being a assistant to a joiner mainly windows and doors I'm now just started working for a company just done 1st week that handles basic maintenance for old people homes and I'm re-watching all your old videos , the variety of work I find keeps it quite interesting suits my mentality , looking to go to college to improve skills just looking at what to do 1st seems plumbing in this company is high up on demand

I work a white collar job, make great money, but I wasn’t raised to pay people to do that kind of work. More power to you for getting paid.

@donaldlee6760

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. I work in the SF Bay Area as a high tech worker. Unless a home owner is 1) very elderly or 2) a landlord having work done on their rental or 3) a real estate agent getting a house ready for sale, I can't imagine not just doing the work oneself. I suspect over 50% of the handyman's source of work falls into one of these 3 categories.

@1986subway

2 жыл бұрын

@@donaldlee6760 if you make $150 an hr and I only charge $85 an hr....you wouldn't be wise to do it yourself

@Sryously

2 жыл бұрын

@@1986subway LOL, I guess if the job has to be done while the customer is on his own clock, but simple stuff that can be done after work? I agree with @Donald Lee

@abm2958

2 жыл бұрын

@@1986subway Or a few grand an hour.

@chrisburns5691

2 жыл бұрын

@@donaldlee6760 it's surprising the amount of people though who can't manage to even install curtains.. like beyond their ability.. typically in more urban areas.

Happy to see you using ceiling fan braces. You might be surprised how many fly-by-nights put their clients in danger by skipping that step.

@googleuser868

2 жыл бұрын

If that doesn't make a doityourselfer out of them nothing will.

Glad I stumbled across your channel! You have great stuff! Subbed and will be watching!

I completely get it. I started helping my mom remodel her home and we wanted to change the fauctes and found that the her house that was built in the 70's, the pumbling in the bathrooms and sink were weilded together so we couldn't change the faucets on our own. After researching I found that alot of homes in this time period ...in Dallas TX specifically are the same way.....it's deflating when you want to do it on your own..but can't

@justincurran6235

2 жыл бұрын

You can do it on your own by changing the valves on the pipes if needed with shark bites or compression fittings

Several years ago I valued my free time at about $200 per hour, so if I can hire a professional to do a task cheaper than that then that’s what I do. Life has gotten much better since then.

Good job. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Most people refuse to share what they know for free. God bless you and keep up the good work.

Well done!! I also, do the handyman thing, along with a regular job. There is SOOOO much $$$ to be made,and I will take all the crumbs that no others want to do. Word of mouth is AWSOME!! Keep the vids coming!!

@need100k

2 жыл бұрын

If you're good at it, why don't you do it full time? If you earn enough you can pay for your own benefits.

@japmlp09

2 жыл бұрын

@@need100k listen to Dave Ramsey sometime, and do the debt snowball, you'll understand why, I do this and a regular job:)

@need100k

2 жыл бұрын

@@japmlp09 - I've been a professional handyman for 16 years. I'll never go back to a "regular" job.

In my area, Atlanta and surrounding counties, I make about 15% less then what the Handyman does. That is because I, like him, have regular and consistent clients. I could charge more but choose not to die to repeat business. Handyman don't leave anymore multitools in the ceiling, lol ;) That was awhile back

Thank you! This is the best video to show to my friends! They will absolutely love it!

I'm glad you're not the only one t hat whistles Christmas tunes all year long. =)

Glad to see you back out there.

Huge kudos to you for showing the money that can be made as a handyman as well giving away your hard earned education.

love The Handyman ... legend ... and helped get me through lockdown 👍

I started my own Handy Man service a while back Northern CO. Business is good but watching your videos and picking up on some great tips and lessons I’m definitely under charging. Thanks

NIce work, that 1980’s fan matches the 1980’s ceiling! :)

Congratulations on those rates! Where I live max $60 to do a fan job, $25 to do a flapper and handle! Proves the huge range of handy job cost differs based on the area you live.

@kittsdiy

2 жыл бұрын

that sound idd more fair priced :-)

@ryancooper5196

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRealVsauce I live in savannah GA and charge $75 for ceiling fan or $40 for a light fixture.

@stephenlukyn2138

2 жыл бұрын

As a contractor, doing small jobs, you have to have set minimum charge of at least 1 hour and that has to start when you leave your house, door to door. If a customer doesn’t respect your time enough to pay for it, find another customer.

imagine not installing a filter rack when installing a new furnace lol. love watching your videos my dad and i used to do handyman jobs now we're a full HVAC company instead, he got rid of all the handyman stuff but i kinda miss it

There’s definitely something to be said about being the person who shows up for the estimate and the work. My customers all have commented on how nice it is to deal with one person. Not having to deal with a sales person, then someone to come out and measure and order parts and then another person to install goes a long way with people being willing to pay more. And I always welcome customers calling electricians or plumbers for these types of fixes. When you get a $250.00 bill just for them to walk through the door, $350.00 for a ceiling fan is cheap! Keep up the great work!!

@nekmiftari9635

2 жыл бұрын

I think that’s a bit to much money man, it’s only a ceiling fan 👀

@TheHandyman1

2 жыл бұрын

It's the law of supply and demand. It's the only option if they don't want to do it themselves.

@cledusvandamme4513

2 жыл бұрын

This is why I invite my customers to shop around. You think it’s too much? Feel free to shop around and get bids. You aren’t going to find an electrician or a plumber to come out for smaller jobs, and if they do you’re gonna be paying a lot more for it. If you have the skills, by all means save yourself the money and do it yourself.

@cledusvandamme4513

2 жыл бұрын

@@nekmiftari9635 what happens when you install the fan, flip the switch and nothing happens? Is the average homeowner going to know how to trouble shoot the issue? If they can, they aren’t having someone else install their fan in the first place. You’re paying for the peace of mind that it’s being done correctly and will work every-time you flip that switch.

@MAn-ti3ul

2 жыл бұрын

It's ironic that most people like paying more money for things and there is always someone waiting to take it from them! As the the saying goes "don't hate the player, hate the game!"

I like content like this from you! It’s amazing what people would pay for.

Great video Mr. Handy Man I always watch your videos. Thank you!🙏 keep up the good work man.

I’m really having a hard time believing that people would pay that much to do those simple jobs. I mean 50 bucks to change the air filter, most companies around here charge $45 do a whole maintenance on the entire AC system.

@HPBTV

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, it doesn't even seem like he is in a HCOL area that could arguably charge these amounts.

Impressive work connecting that box to the joist brace in that tiny hole lol

@SaucyOperator

2 жыл бұрын

After.

Thanks, good to know much I’m saving by doing these things myself, and thanks for the know how you supply to do them well👍

I am put a ceiling fan in my bedroom and there wasn't one there prior. After wiring it with the existing wires, everything works but the motor on the fan is not spinning at full capacity and almost is making a humming noise like it wants to go to a higher rpm. How did you wire the fans here to the preexisting wires?

I worked as a plumber for 3 years, then quit my 9-5 and today I started as a Handy Man in the 5 Burroughs NYC made 245$ in 3 hours.

Handyman thank you for your very positive and educated videos brother. Nothing but expertise and I appreciate all you do man learned alot. Thank you so.much 👍

Just getting started doing this myself. Love your channel. Do you have a video about your tool or trailer set up?

Super video....I love how the entrance to the attic is in full view the whole time and he doesn't even look in that direction once. Great job, cool and clean.

When you do installs like this do you just have set amounts to do certain tasks? I can tell that time wise doesnt matter in our field because our pay relies on skills and thats the hardest thing I have trouble with is feeling like I charge too much sometimes. I just drove 2 hours to do a washer and dryer hook-up because the lady couldnt bend down to do it herself and I only charged $120 for everything. Also how do you get paid by your customer? I ask them what they prefer and they usually do cash but i would like to use apps like paypal or cashapp. Any tips?

Its a catch 22. From someone like myself that grew up in the trades I can do some of these things in my sleep, and I think I have before lol. But if someone who will pay to have it done then don't look a gift horse in the mouth. Great job as always handyman!!!

how do you turn of the electricity to the first ceiling fan? just flip the wall switch off? or do you flip the breaker?

I heard this years ago Handyman and think it speaks to our fees; A race car driver while buying a racing suit asks the salesman "What's the differrence between the $2,000 and $20,000 suits"? The salesman replies "How long do you want to stay in the fire"?

Luv ya work brother... keep it up..I'm following ya Lead

If I charged what you charge for a ceiling fan with light and bracket, I would be run out of town down here in FL lol but I guess where you are and your skill level demands it so more power to you. Your work quality speaks for itself...👍

@mr.g937

2 жыл бұрын

I think he's in Portland, right? People in Portland have money. Houses are like 700k there.

@detroyt232323

2 жыл бұрын

I get $250 for a ceiling fan all day long here in the South Florida market. Matter of fact, I'm doing one tomorrow. What part of FL are you in out of curiosity?

@rupe53

2 жыл бұрын

@@detroyt232323 ... I live in the "gold coast" of Ct and his prices would fly all day long without question. Once you are in a home from the $750+ range it's not a matter of how much... it's WHEN CAN YOU GET HERE?"

@MYT1FL

2 жыл бұрын

Standard price out here in Tampa Bay Area.

@detroyt232323

2 жыл бұрын

What part of FL?

im a handyman and these numbers include many factors. location, customers, marketing, (if any) connections, and rates. if youre just starting out then dont expect this immediately. it takes time to reach said numbers. you will have good weeks that produce this and more, and youll have slow weeks where the pawn shop looks like an option.

I'm a Mechanical Contractor in the Houston Texas area and that filter in the Goodman furnace is prehistoric. We also have a handyman service. Were also insured. I just hate working om my own stuff because I don't get paid.

Well done Handyman , great to that see you doing so well !!!!

very cool I enjoyed the adventure. im thinking about getting into this business too.😀

Whoa, It's raining money in the Handyman's truck! Great video, thanks!

So I installed several fans in units that had those same type surface mount fixtures, and I didn't add a brace or anything..was I supposed to? I have always seen it done this way and always done it. Or maybe here in texas all the round junction boxes are always supported properly to hold a ceiling fan? I think ours are metal and have to have braces across the studs or something because it for sure was a little diff than the ones you removed. Maybe I am ok ;)

I hate people who don’t use blinkers!

@mewubzy

2 жыл бұрын

At all times or when necessary?

I liked the variety of your Handyman jobs in this video! Well done!

Handyman: I earn money Me after watching videos: I save money

Interesting! Thanks for being so honest about your rates. Now I will go to a DYI vid and do it myself.

I like the handyman work vids over the remodel vids

At 3:19 - I assume the plastic grommet that I suspect is designed to tightly hold onto the romex cable and keep the romex from getting cut where it enters the hole, does not come with the metal box. Where do you get them and what size is that one?

@TheHandyman1

2 жыл бұрын

It came with the kit. You can also buy them in the electrical aisle of any home improvement store.

The Handyman is the toilet paper of 2021.

I just popped in to highly recommend the caulk gun shirt in the merch. High quality and people everywhere love it, particularly at the box hardware stores.

Not a bad design furnace. It’s a bad install. Always should have an external filter frame.

You the man...retiring in April after 33yrs working in factory...just what I'm gonna do

How do you price your jobs and where can you learn to price or find a pricing rate for the are i live i woild appreciate the feed back thanks

AWESOME Handyman quotes on the illness... Love your channel...

Takin em to the cleaners handyman! Lol

With that HVAC - isn't there supposed to be a compartment installed where you indicated at the start? It's like someone put it together wrong.

Your awesome, I like that you give prices that helps me out a lot thanks

Great work and thanks for sharing this with us take care

Handyman, how do you know which things to buy beforehand? Do you ask the customers to read you brands and cereal numbers or do you come by and bid the job beforehand? I’m just wondering cause you always seem to have the right parts, filters, etc.

Please! Can you tell me how to tell the difference between a fan/light bracket and one just for lights

@_chiefjiv4170

2 жыл бұрын

Nvm found the answer in another video of yours! Thank you so much

lmao dude is like "no signal" but let me look down at the floor every 5 seconds

Really thinking about being a handyman..I can do everything you've done and more. People are so lazy and don't want to mess with things. I've done everything myself, from rebuilding boiler units, total car repair, ripping out floors and building new joists and subfloors, electrical work, etc. I make too much money at my city job ...considering part time though.

@need100k

2 жыл бұрын

Do small jobs when you have time and get a feel for the business. In no time you'll be wanting to quit your other job. You'd be amazed at how simple many of the jobs are.

@Andres-dt4uu

2 жыл бұрын

Be my mentor BRO

So no need to shut off the breaker when doing fans or lights fixtures?

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.

Thank you for sharing all this valuable information with us. Any book(s) you'd recommend to learn the trade (other than actual practice)? I came across this one: The Complete Do-it-Yourself Manual - any good?

@tacjwr2281

2 жыл бұрын

I have one from 70s that I hold on to. I probably should get a newer edition. But, it's good reference book when do these type of jobs.

@steephunger5249

2 жыл бұрын

@@tacjwr2281 Care to share the name of it.. I'm struggling to find anything worth keeping

Nother great one, thanks! Anymore, when I have to touch a toilet, just do all the swaps; lever, flapper, fill and seat. No go backs

This is amazing! I can tell you've earned these jobs by all the hard work you've put in the past! Well done handy man.

Lol, $150 repair to a $100 Glacier Bay Home Despot toilet. Good on ya HM, stack that cheddar!

@jessecavada3015

2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same.

@rupe53

2 жыл бұрын

@@jessecavada3015 ... figure it this way.... a plumber would have charged at least $150 to change the toilet PLUS the toilet. Customer saved $100!

@jessecavada3015

2 жыл бұрын

@@rupe53 agreed

Do the customers normally supply you with the stuff or do you have to buy the stuff yourself and install it

Nice job. I do that stuff on the side. Gonna rethink my pricing. Thanks >>>

Sometimes spending the extra money to get things done is just a piece of mind. And you don’t have to worry about messing it up and going to the store multiple times. I hired a mechanic to fix my dads truck. Could I have done it? Sure. It would have taken me 3x the time which it only took him 2. My time is valuable so paying someone else is easy. And I didn’t have to buy another special tool. I do handyman work on the side and charge $65. Thinking about raising it again. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Great video, only thing is the boxes used for the paddle fan installations are not rated to be installed directly in an attic space without a vapour barrier which would then need to be sealed to the existing attic vapour barrier.

@Lando1020

2 жыл бұрын

vapor barrier as in the vapor barrier underneath the roof shingles? can you provide some more info or perhaps direct to some literature where it states these are "not rated to be installed directly in an attic space without a vapor barrier...". Pretty safe to assume most attics have vapor barrier underneath roof shingles or any other type of roofing.

The charges in your overlays is that just for labor or does that include the part

This is a guy who know what he’s worth. He professional, polite and know what he’s doing. People will trust him to not damage there house and a willing to pay. It’s simple.

You are great! Thanks. A question: I am now retired. Live in big city. Owned 5 rental properties. Now selling the last one of them. Did most of my own work including major renovation, pouring concrete floors and footers, tearing out old foundation building forms, pouring new footers and setting one side of house back down on new foundation. Lots of spackling and painting over the years, plumbing, installed one ceiling fan. Vinyl flooring, install toilets, light fixtures, lots of copper plumbing. Installing new joists and columns. My big problem: I AM SLOW--and a perfectionist. Nowhere near as fast as you. Could I still be a handyman?

Curious, do you have all the tools you need for every job you do? Or do you find yourself having to purchase tools on the fly? Also, do you constantly run back and forth to your truck to get tools or you know which tools are required for each job when you show up?

@TheHandyman1

2 жыл бұрын

I have a fully outfitted 6x12 enclosed trailer with just about everything I need.

@seanjohn6608

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHandyman1 a decent amount of things I’ve watched you do I could do and was contemplating having a side hustle to do handyman work around the neighborhood. Not sure I have all the tools I need though. Maybe I could be selective about what I do. Did you start out doing all projects or did you build up your resume as jobs came up? Thanks for your videos!

I appreciated the humor.👋😁 Thank you

Quick question regarding ceiling/light fixture fans. I have one where the pull chain for the light in the center, broke off inside the switch housing (at one of the beads) so there's nothing to grab to add a new link on to it .. What's the easiest/cheapest way to fix that? Could you do a quick video about that?... I have time, it's not a rush or pressing matter for me 🤣

Awesome work!

Do you have to change the toilet lever also to get the replacement flapper to stay up? Thank you in advance.

@oldsalty8562

7 күн бұрын

No you don't always have too.

I like it, but for the money, I would throw a balancing kit at it too and a few minutes making sure that fan rotates dead level. Pretty simple... Mesure distance from the ceiling to blade tip and rotate through all the blades trying to find the high one, then weigh it down with the movable balance weight before doing final glue down on the back of the blade it reduces running noise and extends bearing life..

I like to use the old work fan boxes that screw into the joists over the brace ones if it's right next to the joist.

Do you send an invoice to them or how do you get paid for your work

I did that kind of work 20 years ago when it didn't pay squat LOL. Buddy you got me thinking about going back. That's contacting money without all the subs, bidding, collections, insurance and on and on lol.

Thinking of starting to do this I’ve built three houses I’ve been Electrician for 15 years and I just wanna get a little more rounded doing trim so she rock hanging doors nothing too heavy but looking to keep some of my electrical work upfront

Did you just pay for your business license or are you insured and bonded and if you are, how much does that run you a month or a year or however you pay for it?

While watching this, I looked up at my ceiling fan that I installed 16 years ago to the standard light box. Wondering. How is it still there without all that fanciness.

@rupe53

2 жыл бұрын

considering a standard metal box is only for a fixture of around 10 pounds max, it's amazing more fans haven't crashed to the floor.

I am glad you get those rates. Each market is different. I am in a metro area and a ceiling fan would be $100 tops. Lots of competition.

@CEsquivel91

2 жыл бұрын

Could be going after the wrong customers. Just a thought.

@omarcabriales6138

2 жыл бұрын

True, same here in Texas. There's no way someone is paying $350 for a fan. If it's couple or more they want a deal..