Handyman Pros Radio Show

The temperatures are dropping and the days are getting shorter, time for our fall tips and tricks show.  Included in this discussion are tips on winterizing small engines, preparing your grill for the winter, winterizing your sprinkler system and more!

Ever had a simple task turn into the job from he…!  We have.  This show offers some real world stories and a number of tips to help you when a job turns from a dream to a nightmare.

This episode is our Tips and Tricks edition.  Some great tips including a door painting efficiency, cleaning your faucet aerators, LED tips for outdoors, and an HVAC tip.

If you've wanted a design software program, check this out!

We discovered a software program that provides CAD software for your home layout.  We dive into the details of this program, Sweet Home 3D.

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We recently received an email from John O with some questions about running a handyman service full time, hiring employees, and how to replace full time income with handyman income.  This show dives into details of how to make the transition successfully.

We had a line of severe storms move through our area recently and we found ourselves working on an emergency basis.  As handymen, we have unique skills that make us very useful during natural disasters.  We discuss some advantages of being prepared.

A man in Kentucky found a buried treasure in his backyard.  The Pros discuss some of the treasures they have uncovered while doing remodels in older homes.

With the temperatures rising, we discuss the warning signs of heat illness and give some great tips and tricks to help protect yourself while working outside in the heat.

Have you ever had a client ask, “hey, can I borrow your (various tools) so that I can fix my (whatchamacallit)?  We discuss the dynamics involved in a proper answer for a contractor, and several reasons why, as a customer, you should not ask to use tools!

If you need to drill holes in concrete, this show is for you.  We give the tips and tricks to make drilling concrete as easy as drilling wood!

We thought we would share a couple of experiences from the field.  Folks, just because someone has a license doesn’t mean they are competent!  

We recently read an article on a construction boss who slapped a fellow worker at a construction site.  There might be a few reasons why this was a bad decision and why keeping your “cool” is so critical.

In this episode we discuss a couple of items in the news including a homeowner who found 1 million pennies ($10,000) in a home they were remodeling and a rather unique UFO sighting in Las Vegas.

John returned from Seattle with some great observations.  This episode discusses some of the financial repercussions of living in a high cost of living area.

Responses to Emails

In this episode we respond to 4 emails from some of our listeners, included are 3 great tips (thanks to the listeners), and a posting of an article mentioned in a previous show.

Hiring a handyman?  The handyman pros offer up their tips and tricks for picking the right handyman.

In this episode the Handyman Pros have a discussion about the basics of your electrical system.  We discuss your service panel and circuits, what amp ratings are, and how they affect the utilization of your home.

Window tinting isn’t just for cars, it can be an effective accent to your home as well.  We want to answer a question that was emailed to us, a very important tip.

Do you know the difference between working on your business and in your business?  This episode is dedicated to helping you work on your handyman business and includes tips and tricks that will help you streamline your operation.

This show is a synopsis of an article on the “state” of the handyman business by the numbers.  Included are total market size, average job size, growth rates, and lots of tips and advice from John and Larry.

Spring is here, and the Handyman Pros are offering up some important tips for home maintenance and repair.

Aj is a Part Time handyman and has great insight in running a handyman business as a side hustle.  In this episode we discuss a series of processes for running a handyman business (or any business), automation, scheduling, customer service, and many other great tip.  

Aj is a Part Time handyman and has great insight in running a handyman business as a side hustle.  In this episode we discuss starting a handyman business, suitability for the handyman business, how to get and maintain customers, and more.   He is an active member of Handyman Pros facebook group and longtime listener to the Handyman Pros Radio Show.  

As a handyperson, we see our job as helping our customers solve their home maintenance and repair issues.  One of our challenges: we leave business on the table because.  This episode is about expanding your service list.  Included are action items for both the handyman and the homeowner.

Do you have a pressure washer that is not working?  This week, John fixed a pressure washer for a customer.  We thought we would share some tips and tricks for running, evaluating, and repairing pressure washers.

Spring is here, time to clean the glass in your home.  We thought we would share some tips and tricks on cleaning glass that make it simple and easy.

The handyman business is a great business, but….!   The pros decided to have a discussion about things that “bug” us on the job.  You’ll be nodding your head, trust me!

It’s that time of year again, the handyman pros have a discussion on making your tax season as easy as possible.  Included are some tips and tricks for hiring a tax professional, what to look for in software programs, how to code income and expenses, and more!

John and Larry discuss how to keep warm blooded critters out of the house.  Both hosts had squirrel problems and have a couple of tips to keep the unwanted guests where they should be, outside!

In this episode the Handyman Pros talk tankless water heaters.  If you are considering a tankless water heater, the handyman pros discuss the pros and cons of both electric and gas tankless water heaters.  Our take is enhanced by the co hosts having tankless hot water heaters.