Interior Repairs

• Furniture Assembly:Clients who purchase some-assembly-required furniture don’t always want to do the work themselves. As a handyman, you can offer to mount TVs, hang pictures and mirrors, install closet organizers, and assemble furniture like desks, tables, chairs, beds, shelves, and more.
• Interior Paint and Stain:Applying interior paint and stain doesn’t just mean that you recolor walls. It also refers to anything else a client might need you to update, like wood furniture, baseboards, doors, ceilings, and cupboards.
• Drywall Maintenance and Repairs:Drywall maintenance and repairs—like patching a hole, repairing a nail pop, or even removing old wallpaper—are all tasks that you can add to your handyman services list.
• Minor Plumbing Tasks:Some common plumbing-related services that handymen offer include fixing leaky faucets, installing new bathroom hardware like faucets and showerheads, and removing or applying caulking in bathrooms and kitchens
• Minor Electrical Tasks:As a handyman, you may choose to offer minor electrical services. This could include replacing a lightbulb, installing a new light fixture or ceiling fan, installing home security cameras and equipment, and upgrading or changing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
• Minor Carpentry Tasks: Some of the minor carpentry tasks that you may provide as a handyman include building bookshelves and interior storage solutions, replacing doors or adding pet doors, repairing or installing kitchen cabinets, and replacing or repairing baseboards and window or door trim.

• Window Coverings:Many handymen offer window covering services, such as installing blinds, curtains, and other window coverings.
• Interior Winterization:Interior winterization handyman services are typically made up of installing or repairing window film, weatherstripping, door sweeps, and foam insulation and caulking around doors and windows.
• Babyproofing:Handymen can be a big help to new parents who don’t have time to babyproof their home themselves. You can help with tasks like installing outlet covers and safety locks, setting up baby gates, and anchoring furniture like dressers and bookshelves.
• Door Hardware Installation:Sometimes homeowners want to install new doorknobs and handles as part of a remodel or upgrade. Other times, they want to install new deadbolts and locks for security purposes. These are all things that you can help with as a handyman.
• Tiling:Tiles are common in kitchens and bathrooms as flooring and backsplashes. Handymen often install, repair, and maintain tiles, including cleaning and applying grout and caulking.
• Senior Home Upgrades:Some senior-specific home upgrades handymen can help with include walk-in tub installation, grab bar installation, stairlift installation, motion-sensor faucets, and shower seats. You may also be able to assist with ramps and other accessibility projects.

Exterior Repairs

• Gutter Cleaning: Gutter cleaning can be tricky for homeowners who don’t have the time or the right equipment. This service can include removing debris, fixing clogs, making repairs, and cleaning out downspouts.
• Pressure Washing: Pressure washing can dramatically improve the look of a home’s exterior. If you have a pressure washer, you can offer your pressure washing services to clean decks, stairs, driveways, and building exteriors like siding.
• Window Washing: Exterior window washing for two- and three-story homes is another straightforward handyman service that you can offer. You may also choose to only wash windows on the ground floor of a home, depending on what you’re comfortable with.
• Screen Installation and Repairs: Window and door screens sometimes need maintenance and repair work, like replacing a screen or installing a screen door. You may also need to patch a tear or mend a frame.

• Exterior Paint and Stain:Decks, fences, doors, and home exteriors all need a fresh coat of paint or stain every so often, which is something you can do as a handyman. Aside from applying a new coat, you may also need to strip old paint or make small repairs to surfaces before you get started.
• General Yard Maintenance:Some handymen offer general yard maintenance services, like building garden planters, installing paving stones, setting up BBQs and patio furniture, disassembling seasonal furniture, and putting up holiday lights and decorations.
• Fence and Gate Repairs:Fences and gates need repairs and upkeep to stand the test of time. As a handyman, you can offer services to build and install exterior gates, repair broken fence panels and posts, install decorative fences and borders, and replace latches.