WHEN to use a handyman, and WHERE to find them?

Name: WHEN to use a handyman, and WHERE to find them?
Uploaded: 2024-03-14T05:29:03+00:00
Duration: 58 s
Channel: Dwight Calwhite
Description: In this YouTube video, the speaker shares his personal journey of becoming more capable with home maintenance while still relying on handymen daily to…

14 Mar 2024 · 1 min

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In this YouTube video, the speaker shares his personal journey of becoming more capable with home maintenance while still relying on handymen daily to keep projects moving. He outlines which types of work are suitable for handymen—such as minor electrical and plumbing tasks—while warning viewers to check local licensing laws, especially for larger projects like fix‑and‑flips that may require a licensed or general contractor. He then lists common places to locate handymen, including Thumbtack, Craigslist, TaskRabbit, Angie's List, and personal networks on Facebook. Emphasizing the business benefit, he explains that hiring hourly help lets him duplicate his time, focus on higher‑profit activities, and accelerate project completion. The video ends with a call‑to‑action offering a free Airbnb setup checklist for viewers who comment “checklist.”

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Let's talk about handymen briefly. So I have become handier over the years. I've learned how to do a lot of home maintenance tasks myself, but I still use handymen on an almost daily basis to keep my projects moving forward. You know, you can use handymen on projects such as minor electrical, minor plumbing, but look into your local laws because sometimes, especially if you're doing a fix and flip on a house, you need to hire a licensed contractor or even general contractor. To manage those projects. Also, where do you find handymen? I find them on Thumbtack, I find them on Craigslist, on TaskRabbit, on Angie's List, and sometimes just reaching out to friends on Facebook. You can find somebody that is super handy, willing to work hourly, and willing to get your tasks accomplished. It allows me to duplicate my time and focus on things that are more profitable. Hey guys, I'm still giving away my free Airbnb setup checklist, so comment "checklist" below. Check it out.