Thinking about hiring a handyman? We’re not surprised. Today’s homeowners are busier than ever. It used to be that spending a few hours or the weekend fixing something was relaxing and somehow felt rewarding. But most of us are working even longer hours at work and have more family obligations than ever before. So you do what is logical: hire a handyman to make your chore list shorter!
There are many chores a handyman can take off of your overworked hands. Keep in mind that not every “Honey Do” chore can be done by every handyman. A handyman is not a contractor – typically they are not licensed (it depends on what state and county you are in) – these professionals are best for fix-it projects that might be a bit too much for the everyday person but not quite enough to call a contractor or other home improvement professional.
Here are some examples of fix-it projects handyman can do for you. 101 to be exact. So get ready to cross them off your list and to have a beautiful home!
PORCH
Hang porch light
Paint porch
Fix porch swing
Assemble porch swing
Hang porch swing
Move heavy planters in or outside, depending on season
Move “junky” items off the porch and take to the junkyard
Hang holiday lights and decorations for the holidays or changing of the seasons
Paint “touch ups” to the porch to fix scuff marks on the porch where people walk or play
Stack firewood on the porch, ready to bring inside
GARDEN
Rake leaves
Tidy yard of clutter, fallen branches, etc., especially after a storm
Remove junk from the garden and take to the junkyard
Decorate the garden for the holidays with twinkling lights and seasonal decorations
Build a treehouse
Put up a swing set
Repair children’s play equipment
Fix a mosaic outdoor decoration
Clean the “gunk” out of an outdoor pond and fill it with fresh water
Chop a tree for firewood
EXTERIOR OF HOME
Paint garage door
Paint window trim
Paint shutters
Fix a broken window
Fix a broken door
Add a pet door to the front or back door
Clean the gutters
Remove old stickers or security seals from windows
Remove graffiti
Fix a missing shutter on the roof or brick on the chimney
Remove an old bird’s nest
FRONT HALL
Remove an old light fixture
Add a new light fixture
Retile a floor
Put down seal for a wood floor to make it shine and be long lasting
Move heavy furniture into other rooms
Fix a broken lightbulb in a light fixture
Paint the ceiling in the front hall
Polish brass fixtures
Fix the doorbell
Install a new doorbell or door chime
LIVING ROOM
Re-arrange furniture so you can try a new style in the room
Hang curtains or window treatments
Take down old curtains or window treatments
Fix window treatments
Fix a sleeper sofa
Fix a wooden desk
Plaster and paint over a crack in the wall
Move an indoor tree to another part of the room or home
Remove a troublesome stain from a rug
Get rid of old furniture
Help you put together new furniture for the living room
DINING ROOM
Fix the legs of the dining room table
Get a nail out of the dining room floor
Resand the dining room floor
Repaint the dining room’s trim and ceiling
Dust the ceiling and remove the cobwebs you can’t reach
Fix the window that won’t open properly
Add an air conditioner to the room
Add a fan to the light fixture
Hang a painting in the room
Build a Lazy Susan for you to put on the table to pass items
KITCHEN
Move the refrigerator out so you can check the back of it and clean behind it
Change the sink faucet fixture
Restain the kitchen table and chairs so they better match the room
Hang new curtains in the room
Install new cabinets
Help remove clutter from the kitchen so it can be thrown away – before or after you move
Add a shelf to a window above the sink so you can grow herbs
Create a bookshelf for your cookbooks
Repaint the kitchen
FAMILY ROOM
Put together a playpen
Put together a dollhouse or other children’s toys
Move heavy furniture into or out of the family room
Take up the rug
Restain the wood floor
Put down a new floor rug
Install a flat screen TV
Install an entertainment system
Install a music system
Baby proof or childproof the room
CHILDREN/BABY’S ROOM
Paint the room with stencils to decorate with a design
Paint a dresser and changing table to match the room
Put together a crib
Hang curtains or window treatments
Add a lighting fixture
Put in a baby monitor system
Clean out the room before you make it the baby’s room
Add a closet organizing system to hang tiny clothes properly
Create shelves to easily sort toys and stuffed animals and books
MASTER BEDROOM
Move antique furniture into the room
Rearrange furniture in the room if you’d like to try a new style
Touch up the paint in the room from the trim and closet doors
Add a dimmer to your light
Create under the bed storage system
Remove heavy or hard to carry clutter and take it to the junkyard
Put together new furniture
Restain or add sealant to wood floor
Add more space to your closets
