Handyman Business

Do the small home repairs people need every week, for pay.

Start with Turning an Empty Field Into a Dream Backyard Garden (13 min, The Home Depot), then The Garden Upgrade Most People Skip (And Later Regret) (13 min, The Home Depot). All 37 lessons in Handyman Business are free. No degree. Basic tools; check your state's licence limits. A starter kit costs about $225. Handyman rates commonly $50 to $100 an hour.

To start: No degree. Basic tools; check your state's licence limits. Earning: Handyman rates commonly $50 to $100 an hour.

  1. Handyman skills

    Common repairs.

  2. Painting

    Rooms and cabinets.

  3. Tile and floors

    Higher-value jobs.

  4. Bigger projects

    Decks, remodels.

  5. Start the business

    Register it, price it, and set it up properly from day one.

  6. Get local customers

    Google Business Profile, local SEO, reviews and social posts.

  7. Books and taxes

    Simple bookkeeping and taxes for the self-employed.