Handyman Easily Makes $1,000 Per Day | Easy Money | What He does | THE HANDYMAN |

[@ppumpkin3282]

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

[@joshneill6057]

AHh you should be helping a working man out!

[@mikedcaffey]

Haha nailed it.

[@jshenbdjwla1463]

Yet here you are.

[@mycaddigo]

@@joshneill6057 he is the workingman….

[@voke4553]

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

[@angelmunoz501]

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]

lots of tools ?why

[@resandor]

I love tools! You’re spot on

[@jimtamim1708]

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

[@henloks]

Ding Ding Ding

[@jacolbrodriguez5835]

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!!! 💯💯

[@bigbilltoady412]

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]

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]

less relatives more clients!

[@justinspencer7086]

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

[@jesseyugo5729]

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]

You also have to be physically fit.

[@bobsworldpodcaststories3895]

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

[@tylerharless4048]

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

[@trevorblue]

Dude, any person can be a roofer,

[@442tcl]

Words well spoken my friend.

[@benjaminverstrat1158]

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]

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

[@monkeybandit222]

@@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]

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]

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]

​@@1realtruthrightnow742 Look into billable hours.

[@laraoneal7284]

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

[@krashdiesel7100]

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]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@iap6647]

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]

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

[@chaplainand1]

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.

[@Gngwro]

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]

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

[@geraldmasters7595]

KEY WORD LICENSED PLUMBER.....

[@celuiquipeut6527]

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

[@particleconfig.8935]

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

[@BBoyGi0]

Self Employed sounds better.

[@BigPowerAL]

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!

[@fatcapital88]

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

[@armandovil4855]

True

[@ronwasswajobronald8880]

Not in Uganda

[@areyoutheregoditsmedave]

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

[@laxwolf]

Watching this makes me appreciate my dad so much

[@davidbauman9409]

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

[@dennisdobson4236]

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]

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

[@stephencottens2521]

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

[@TofuProductionCinema]

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

[@PrintTech-3D]

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

[@Ian-ff2hz]

He has a rolex

[@zerovalue5106]

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

[@nate9626]

@@Ian-ff2hz that means literally nothing 😂

[@ibberman]

@@zerovalue5106 Paid by KZbin.

[@ChhhhNotEven]

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

[@conniethesconnie]

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.

[@freebirdnation923]

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.

[@nickkoziol6072]

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]

Me too

[@hans4969]

Indeed! 👍🏽

[@menguardingtheirownwallets6791]

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]

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]

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]

Yup this sounds like bs click bait

[@autumngrace8541]

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

[@brentellis6453]

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

[@RyanNorton308]

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!!

[@montanawhite5699]

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

[@MrHelpingHand]

T D That's funny

[@johndeggendorf7826]

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

[@wehabhomes2587]

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

[@bobbyt223]

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]

"Can't ya just..."

[@nsbchannel1]

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 KZbin 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]

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]

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]

Got to stay in your lane.....

[@dokkal]

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!

[@waynedavisii5273]

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]

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

[@dhyde9207]

@@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]

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]

@@dhyde9207 🤣 classic

[@jeffvandagrif]

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!

[@ruftime]

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

[@otisziggenhorn5858]

And stinky filthy homes

[@ironhorsealpha]

Most people deal with much worse for way less.

[@jasonmurphy435]

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

[@jeffconley819]

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]

Customers who wanna help.

[@Tonym1771]

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!!

[@3crusade]

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

[@sleek55044]

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]

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

[@brokenlegend23]

yt money

[@adrianrobinson7953]

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

[@patrickgallegos113]

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]

@@brokenlegend23exactly

[@the32712]

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!

[@tinkerjefe]

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.

[@AjaredstoneA]

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]

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]

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

[@theastuteangler]

wtf is a supervisor apprentice?

[@evanhuffman520]

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

[@Bdog028]

@@theastuteanglerthank you

[@jnight337]

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!!

[@adayinthelife4965]

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]

Submariner

[@harryharrison8274]

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

[@ryanmcgarry2058]

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

[@swapmeetsheriffdonknottexp3046]

Right!

[@jayjay269]

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

[@joea3235]

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

[@stanleysam944]

Roley flex...Work hard, play hard!

[@pdubs7069]

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...

[@jaredj631]

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.

[@jasonsizemore3893]

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

[@manueljaramillo4813]

Why so much explain so i know what to tell customer

[@laregiademonterreyradio7546]

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

[@veloci3twenty607]

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

[@FerC2033]

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

[@FerC2033]

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

[@vikingrobot4179]

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.

[@fanatical420]

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

[@juancortes5876]

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.

[@054Trillastacks]

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

[@markthorsen2888]

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

[@draxxx_exe]

I was extremely surprised myself man lol

[@l-rokotui2340]

🤣

[@bschmitty77]

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]

Moen are junk.

[@i_know_youre_right_but]

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

[@handymanhogan6882]

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

[@chuckaule6292]

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.

[@skippingrhyme4386]

Between my Family and my Inlaws I'm prolly Owed 200,000$ for handyman repairs 😆

[@malcolmbaldwin5735]

tell the wife to get to sucking

[@joemorrow8411]

🤣🤣🤣

[@InfiniteEchos]

Forever being hit with the "oh, while you're here's" 🙄

[@nicholasgaudet6309]

I heard that buddy

[@derajaura5229]

R Leb 🤣

[@79gsonethousand]

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!

[@dimitar4y]

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

[@natalyaizergina8837]

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]

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

[@hallhouse5098]

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]

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]

@@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]

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.

[@cricket6009]

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]

Easy? Lol.

[@joshuawilliams6364]

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

[@billycowden3553]

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]

Thanks Billy. I will keep them coming.

[@RamblinVan]

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.

[@TimezUp23]

It's hard for a handyman to make a 1000$ a day, but I can tell you this, it's easy for a handywoman to make a 1000$.

[@lorddeath6300]

TimezUp23 I see what you did there

[@jorgegonzalez3103]

HAHAHAHAHAH BRUUUUH im dead from laughter ahahah

[@94makman]

I would like this comment, but it has the perfect amount of thumbs up lol

[@vincentsilva7536]

So 280.000 + a year ?

[@tytymax4]

If I don’t make at least $1000 a day I’m doing something wrong and I am here in Toronto Canada.I like your channel bro!

[@matchoo4050]

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

[@studasaurus]

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

[@zippyzoe]

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

[@officialrenegadeshow]

Yo this is inspiring, I’m a maintenance technician and I told my wife I could make a grand a day doing everything that you doing. Keep up the good work

[@tylerk.7947]

Woahhh don’t be setting the wife’s expectations so high dude!!!

[@pimpovic2]

There are good days and bad days. This was a good day.

[@emie3403]

bro chill... There are days where you make nothing or even lose money.

[@pocketjokers1]

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

[@jaseny3395]

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

[@TheHandyman1]

Wow, thanks

[@alsworkshop135]

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

[@510jazz]

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

[@allbayfishing9456]

@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.

[@lets-talk-about-it]

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

[@BlkFireHawk427]

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.

[@nuckulls]

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.

[@glenncurtis6037]

Nice video man. I did enjoy it. especially when you said "People ask me why I built fences with screws" explained why screws are superior to nails, then immediately proceeded to use a ram set to fasten the Post... ;)- Just bustin. good job.

[@ChadBennettSr]

Right. Lol. I was thinking countersink some tapcons...

[@Niklaos]

@@ChadBennettSr right, at least they could be taken out "easily" when the post needs to be replaced and no glue would be needed.

[@sims1dh]

I was think the same exact thing. No way that’s going to hold for long.

[@calebfuller4713]

@@ChadBennettSr Yep, I had the same thought. Considering the state of the fence overall, that post is probably a good way through it's usable life. A few countersunk concrete screws would make it easy to remove and replace.

[@eligsuli]

After that video, I want to start my own specialized service... Emergency smoke detector maintenance...no need for tools, just need a pickup full of 9 volt batteries.

[@mattvalenti7633]

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]

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.

[@efraingarcia6491]

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!

[@LbD74]

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.

[@jameshughes9087]

The Leatherman is a Handyman’s best friend and damn them metal drain pipes.

[@rickpickle]

that was kinda the funny thing about this video. dude is wearing a rolex and driving a brand new truck, but removing a garbage disposal with a multi tool, and digging up hose with a crowbar??? like dude, gonna invest any of those sweet dollar bills into some proper tools?

[@Caitanyadasa108]

I hate multi tools, except in an absolute emergency and it's all I have. Sure they can do lots of things but they're not good at any of them, except pinching the hell out of your hand when you use the pliers.

[@chazrich4990]

I've always wondered, handyman. When will we get a peak into what your house looks like? Curious to see what kind of things you like in your home and work you've done to it? I know for me I like to work on other people's homes but when it comes to my own the list of unfinished projects grows more and more! Maybe you're the same? Keep up the content. I enjoy it!

[@kalikasurf]

Mechanics always have the worst cars, and pastors always have the wildest daughters!

[@codytrotman]

@@kalikasurf Haha so true. My house is the last to get done. I might get to it on the weekend

[@kalikasurf]

Cody Trotman same here!!! as a flooring contractor, im embarrassed to say i have laminate flooring......after 10 years!!!

[@codytrotman]

@@kalikasurf My entire upstairs has been exposed framing for almost 2 years lol

[@codytrotman]

@@VampireOnline haha I was thinking the same thing. I don't blame him

[@akaitv6606]

In Australia Probably the highest paid out of the trades would be hvac $300k per year Roofers $280k Tilers $250k Landscape $250k Plumbing / electrical $220k Welders $190k Plasters painters $160k Motor mechanic $120k Telecomms $110k Carpenters $110k Hairdresser $45k

[@hrbekroenick]

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]

That's a great idea.

[@dustman96]

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.

[@SombraLocs]

Get your money man! Have to respect anybody that goes out there and hustles. Most people lack the drive and complain why they're broke.

[@HaileyHdokenHarmon]

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

[@juanc5149]

This seems WAYYYYYYY easier than being a mobile mechanic.

[@russellmckay8896]

Lol you aren't kidding

[@biguprochester]

It’s as easy as you make it.

[@matthewfox3760]

But not as easy as running a mobile oil change service... want to make some good fast money - $100 a pop and you can schedule them in advance and keep your driving between appointments to a minimum

[@stop2kare472]

only Juan way to find out...

[@russellmckay8896]

@@matthewfox3760 I've thought about that. Thought about a mobile oil change and car wash business

[@engineeringgarage5113]

Those of you wanting to be a handyman you have to have that engineering type mindset. That will allow you to use reverse engineering and problem solving skills. I graduated with a mechanical engineering degree. Now I am an all in one contractor. I do design, construction, plumbing, and electrical. Basically a glorified handyman.

[@stevegarrett134]

Same...I’m a landscape contractor (C27), I have my BS in landscape architecture....we’ve done everything, even inside remodel

[@PlatinumViperAH]

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

[@leecowley8381]

I’m a handyman ,can tell you it’s not that easy, there are no five minute jobs ,nothing ever really goes without some problem ,then there’s dealing with difficult clients and those that dont pay even when i have paid for materials ,,and do not make $1000 a day !

[@RockyLimit]

I agree man

[@user-vf5ng2nc3z]

50% deposit upfront

[@theclephane2914]

Always have the client pay for material up front so it isn’t out of your pocket!

[@nickrussell436]

Totally agree, most handy men don’t make $1000 /day. General contractor yes, but only an insanely high demand handyman in an upscale area is gonna make that much regularly.

[@CuShorts]

Absolutely depends on the market.

[@tim1883]

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.

[@keepthetrash]

Imagine being the guy who needed his smoked detector plugged watching this video.

[@andreagasperini749]

😂

[@Riomadness]

I aways use screws. Quit using nails a long time ago. If you do something wrong it makes it easy to take apart.

[@mra95662]

Lol. Just do it right. Takes 4 times longer to use screws.

[@phoenixpalazzo4089]

Screws have no shear strength

[@blakebauer2722]

@@phoenixpalazzo4089 true, much less shear strength in screws, however, shear strength isn't needed for the fence boards. Nail up framing and structures that will have a load, but things like fences and deck boards, I'll use screws

[@j10001]

Galvanized nails, never bright nails outdoors (they rust out). I supposed screws could be ok in some applications, too.

[@stevegarrett134]

@@blakebauer2722 Screws are the way to go for fencing, nail suck

[@pacervault3350]

I am a licensed bonded and insured handyman as a side hobby. I charge $25 an hour plus cost of materials to do exactly the kind of work you've shown in this video. Guess my wife is right...I need to raise my prices!

[@lucidfgc9929]

I was about to say 25 an hour and your insured??? Let’s say hypothetically if I wanted to do some electrical work for friends I would charge 50 an hour without even having insurance lol

[@DeadEyeBlack]

How did you get the experience necessary to become a handy man? Do you think this is something someone with little to no experience can do aside from being a computer geek full-time

[@LuisMartinez-xn9mu]

You’ve got to charge minimum $50 and hour. $75 to $100 would be ideal but it depends on the area you live in.

[@themaintenanceman387]

my minimum is $50. per hour in a small town and i am under price and over booked. i do mostly rent house maintenance. the way i did it was new customers paid more, i slightly raised my prices until they were raised up decent.

[@cooterpursuiter3934]

Absolutely you should, but it all depends where you live

[@MrMctwisted]

If a handyman showed up to my place wearing a Submariner I’d know my wallet is about to be violated lol

[@FlCoastalcaster]

I was thinking the same thing...lol and by the way why wear that during work hours like wtf

[@canofworms9879]

What the eff is a submariner...?? Not trolling

[@TonyTwoTonez]

Sport Fish Adventures It’s a durable sport watch that’s meant to take a beating. I guess everyone looks at things different but it tells me he’s successful and probably good at what he does.

[@acz88]

Sport Fish Adventures when you balling so hard you just don’t give a f

[@rogerwhitcher8260]

I was looking for this comment 🤣🤣🤣 exactly what I was thinking 🇺🇸

[@QargZer]

When someone goes to replace or fix the fence and gate I bet they will love what you did with the post..

[@codytrotman]

Lol run a sawzall down the side and you're golden

[@andrew7609]

@@codytrotman Except he glued it as well

[@QargZer]

@@codytrotman I was just giving him shit because all handymen/tradesmen complain about what the last guy did.

[@codytrotman]

@@QargZer Haha I've been there. I just don't think it would be that hard to take out. Much quicker fix then removing the stone. The customer is only willing to pay so much.

[@codytrotman]

@@andrew7609 Not sure how that's an issue for a sawzall though. A new post would cover any glue residue

[@macintoshimann9892]

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!

[@frankcastle4715]

Nails slip Screws grip.. my grandfather taught me that when i was real young.

[@mikemota2002]

Screws snap nails bend it’s all about using the right faster for the job

[@machia0705]

Nails are better for some applications. Screws have less shear strength.

[@dddddye]

Screws shear

[@carpentryfirst3048]

Screws for tensile strength, Nails for shear strength. What you use depends on the application. To say either is better than the other for all applications would make me extremely nervous hiring you to do any work at my house:). Sometimes it makes sense to snug everything up with a few screws and then finish off by adding some nails for the shear strength. I do this for exterior doors. Screws first makes it so much easier to set the door, and then nails for the shear strength to support a door that may be abused a bit being an exterior door.

[@alexanderdesfosses]

Scrails go in like nails and hold like screws plus they come in 21 degree strips debate solved check them out

[@roadsideguy5902]

What were the jobs cost added up. I must have missed that. I heard the $125 for the smoke detector but nothing else and was curious how you got to $1,000. Thanks great video.

[@AmIAntiAntianti]

It isn't a good idea for him to advertise pricing like that

[@Redmanticore]

well, he did 4 jobs, first one being 125. rest mustve cost 300 a piece, then.

[@Dudecifer]

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

[@NextGenerationHealth]

They NEVER clean out under the sink.

[@MrStatic101]

I’ll add a EVER after that NEVER

[@robertbeirne9813]

I had a job to fix a sink, and they didn’t take their shit out of the inside of the sink. I put it on their dining room table.

[@jimbruggeman4704]

If the under sink area isn't cleaned when I get there, I'll do it... I just put it back in the wrong order. I put the dish soap aaaaallllll the way in the back.

[@tracylf5409]

I do I.T. residential work. Wish people would have a look under, next to, behind their computer and check the dust at the floor level around the desk. Good Christ, from dead, to living cockroaches, to "dust bunnies" of hair, dust, old food, spiderweb....ugh. There's this thing called cleaning, ffs.

[@powertrain4786]

I'm a landlord who does his own work. When I have repairs under a sink or near the toilet I require my tenant to actually clean the area prior to me getting there or I don't do the repair. I learned to stipulate that requirement a long time ago.

[@liamglynn1845]

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

[@rickpickle]

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.

[@jeffturner9952]

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

[@Videspro]

You are really lucky with this customers when I tell them $40 for 30 minutes doing more difficult than that they act like I’m robbing them.

[@sverduijn1]

It's probably the area where you work. Upperclass you can charge more

[@derrycklanger]

Same here. They don t understand you come to their house, bring tools and equipment, the aquired knowledge. Obviously they are calling someone else because they can t do it.

[@rickpickle]

@@sverduijn1 yup, people that make $200 an hour will pay $100 an hour, even to do something they can do themselves, because paying $100 frees them up to make $200. It's the same with products, expensive products sell better because their value is perceived to be higher. Unfortunately, poor/cheap people are the most likely to complain and be "high maintenance", so it's just easier to cater to people with more money. The victimhood mentality is a self-fulfilling prophesy. Try explaining that to the rioters, and they'll punch you in the face and call you a fascist. That's irony for you.

[@jonjordan7948]

What the fuck.i changed two doors and put a ceiling fan and changed a fuse In a fuse box for $60.4 hrs total.i need to up my price.

[@chrisizapimp]

@@jonjordan7948 woah $60 waaaaay to cheap. Just cause you and I look at it as not that difficult, doesn't mean homeowners do.

[@daquane53]

Man, you're great at making everything seems so easy

[@ratha8665]

Everything he did was literally basic stuff every man should know how to do... then again today's "men" are a bunch of sissies that probably never sunk a nail in with a hammer.

[@daquane53]

@@ratha8665 if it's so basic then why are you here?🤔

[@brienb1770]

quite literally: Basic Dude Shit.

[@ryandennis5915]

@@ratha8665 I agree

[@VictorMartinez-dv6md]

Ratha oooooooooorahhhhhhhhhhh!!!! Well said Jarhead!!!!

[@HateDietPepsi]

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.

[@JJ-xo7tu]

You know how to tell a good handy man? A long list every day😂🤣😂loved this, feels like I’m looking in a mirror

[@4elementssurvival263]

What advice for someone just starting out??

[@JJ-xo7tu]

Answer the phone,show up and don’t cut corners,your name will spread like wild fire I’ve been doing this for 10 years and kill it $$ even with all this bull shit going on.be prepared to work weekends

[@Rrhode23]

4 Elements Survival show up. I hear from sooo many people about contractors saying they will be somewhere, and never show up.

[@williamkatzer4967]

I've been doing handyman work for 5 years. Some days it's easy money, some days everything goes to hell in a hand basket. Things can turn into a can of worms real quick. Showed up to change an angle stop one time. 10 minute job and found their drain pipe in their wall leaking. 10 minutes turned into 2 days by the time a cut the wall open, made the repair, placed ventilation fan to dry out inside the wall for 2 days then had to go back and replaced the damage drywall, mudded, textured, painted. Being a handyman is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get.

[@edwardsanchez8221]

Ditto, like a mirror image, thank you.

[@zachblakee1115]

For sure, whenever I go somewhere that seems like an easy job I'm on the lookout for something else going wrong. From my experience there aren't many quick&easy jobs. Especially when you live in an area that has plenty of 100 yr old houses

[@Rick-the-Swift]

Posts like this one remind me why I worked my butt off for over 15 years to get out of the trades business. Really took about 10 years once I got serious about a plan. I still perform all the trades I want and then some, but just don't have to deal with other people's problems anymore. As you and that Forest guy say, "being a handyman is like a box of chocolates". Some days are super rewarding and other days you'd have done better had you just stayed home. The funny part is, the older and more experienced I get, the more I underestimate the amount of work it will actually take to get a job done properly. I'm a hopeless perfectionist to a fault, but also an optimist. Every time I say 3 "hours", it turns to 3 days. If I say 3 "days" count on 3 weeks lol. And fwiw I'm currently considering handyman work again in my future, but this next time around I would be doing it as much for my spirit as it would be for a paycheck. I miss interaction with people, and working alone at home with no one else to talk to all day can get old as well. Best wishes to you whatever your future holds.

[@OwenDieselFuel]

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.

[@JamesSmith-gk8sz]

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]

That sounds like fun 😂

[@jdj92993]

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!

[@gulashonu]

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.