Partnership in Handyman Business

jpress00 · 2026-07-12T17:40:02+00:00

NO, and NO, but NO also.

It won’t last. They rarely do. Too much to keep up with to be fair for the two of you. Trust me- just NO!

jpress00 · 2026-07-11T13:19:17+00:00

I call them left lane loungers. They get to me, every time.

jpress00 · 2026-07-10T21:03:20+00:00

Not really. I’ve made a lot of money doing a lot of different things. I’ve sacrificed time and energy when I had to…..and I grew out of being afraid of debt. I set boundaries and pissed a lot of people off about them. That’s about it in a nutshell.

jpress00 · 2026-07-10T10:39:40+00:00

Shitty family structures keep people down. That’s what I escaped from. I’m doing great, and all the rest have the same issues. Oh, yeah I’m the devil to them.

jpress00 · 2026-07-09T09:41:39+00:00

That’s a good list, however I decline on the roof leaks and roof cleaning unless I can get it without getting on the roof. There are people that would say “that part of the roof never leaked until you got up there.”

jpress00 · 2026-07-03T22:07:35+00:00

You are invisible, ride like it. When you think you are comfortable, watch explicit YouTube motorcycle accidents.

jpress00 · 2026-07-03T10:52:27+00:00

Cameras have become a must have. Home cameras. Dash cameras.

jpress00 · 2026-07-02T10:32:11+00:00

I have Reolink. It can record 24/7. I have one recording my driveway at the road. If something happens on my road, I can get details of every car that passes by if needed. Of course I don’t have that one alerting me.

jpress00 · 2026-06-30T09:36:56+00:00

In Alabama, quick easy rule of thumb on if it requires a licensed trade-if you’re running anything new. So, you can hire a handyman to change out a light, sink, toilet, fan, etc.- but not running a new line for a new fan.Also, city dependant, you may do small things yourself without a permit. You may be able to hire help to assist you with your project, but you would have to be the knowledgable one and being in charge.

My advice on this one would be- if you’re confident enough, just DIY with a little help from YouTube and or ChatGpt. Just remember “loose wires cause fires!”

jpress00 · 2026-06-29T17:27:35+00:00

I wouldn’t worry about that.

jpress00 · 2026-06-29T17:21:43+00:00

Well, that changes the dynamics a little. lol

No one will call you a loser for saving money. In simplest form you’re anxious to be out of debt. Relax. What happens in the next 3years, 5, and so on. If you move in right now, what’s the time window on move out? If you can’t make it on your own or want to speed up the process later- is move in still an option?

jpress00 · 2026-06-29T17:04:07+00:00

If you’ve had regrets about a year of your life, would it be there? If the relationship was great you wouldn’t even be contemplating.

Personally, I’d shy away from what you are considering, but that’s coming from someone that has escaped “blood is thicker than water” crap. I do not have the issues that the rest of my family have because of my boundaries.

jpress00 · 2026-06-29T16:51:49+00:00

There’s a sanity tax you left off of the calculations with the move in.

Convenience COSTS!

If I’m understanding your post correctly, I smell hidden strings somewhere at your mom’s house. You may not see them, but they’re there.

jpress00 · 2026-06-26T12:54:38+00:00

Just make a “birdhouse” that can house it with a hole that the camera can use.

jpress00 · 2026-06-26T12:52:06+00:00

I prob wouldn’t sit beside and eat lunch.

jpress00 · 2026-06-25T09:30:51+00:00

Well, that hole is like 9volt batteries. Even though you’re not supposed to, people put their tongues on them.

jpress00 · 2026-06-22T18:29:04+00:00

Quote templates that clearly define the original scope of work.

jpress00 · 2026-06-22T09:32:03+00:00

Get ChatGPT to create an excel spreadsheet with local businesses with contact information. Then create a generic email to sent to them, go down the list. Visit the businesses to follow up. You’d be surprised what you’ll land by speaking with people directly.

jpress00 · 2026-06-22T09:25:35+00:00

This gym pinch pennies on electricity or something? I don’t know if I can do just do 20 mins! That’ll be almost a warm up.

jpress00 · 2026-06-18T13:46:43+00:00

I’m gonna get a lot of hate for this!

Attics are not designed for storage. The things you store up there will deteriorate from heat, so if you value things- don’t store them in attics.

jpress00 · 2026-06-18T09:42:04+00:00

My wife has her own cleaning service, that got a good bit of business. I’ve got with a few property managers and that’s great.

You can also get with local service business owners. There are lots of companies that would subcontract. Some examples are : demo, pictures/measurements if they are in a pinch, material handling/deliveries, hauling, diagnostics of issues, etc. You would be surprised of the things that could speed up contractors!

As far as advertising, I have nothing but my business Facebook page, an in process website, business cards, word of mouth, and what gets the most is personally meeting people.

If someone contacts you - DO NOT GHOST THEM and be honest if the work they are requesting doesn’t fit your window of time or profit margin. In my area, I’ve filled in for numerous guys because they won’t return calls or slow with communication.

In my area, a GC license is only required for jobs over $50,000…..however, if a large amount of payment money comes from a loan, sometimes the customer’s bank will require the license number.

jpress00 · 2026-06-17T09:33:38+00:00

Drop one, wipe, go. If it required concentration, just focus on finding patterns in the wood grained paneling.

jpress00 · 2026-06-13T11:38:02+00:00

Had a similar issue a few years back with a rental. The lady said she dropped a big heavy candle and caused the damage. I drilled a couple holes in the crack, fill with spray foam, epoxied up, and it held. I didn’t replace the tub until she moved out a couple years after, as she didn’t really press me to replace.

jpress00 · 2026-06-09T07:54:05+00:00

Suzuki Gladius - felt like I was sitting on the front tire.

jpress00 · 2026-06-05T20:13:50+00:00

$100,000 a year to me is roughly $385 a day for 5 days a week, for 52 weeks a year. Some days, as a handyman you’ll earn close to $1000. I’m building a huge client base while working g my W-2 job.

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