Handyman's Handbook - Softcover

Koenigsberg, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071416706 ISBN 13: 9780071416702

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2003

Synopsis

This is the only book available that provides a blueprint for running a successful handyman business. Filled with hands-on, how-to information and dozens of time-saving tips, this resource is valuable to anyone who enjoys working with their hands and wants to be happily-and profitably-self-employed. It includes: where and how to learn what you need to know; acquire the necessary tools and materials; adapting your car or truck; and how to find and keep customers.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Launch a profitable second career!

THE NUTS-AND-BOLTS OF RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL HANDYMAN BUSINESS

Building a sustained career as a handyman demands more than just a toolbox and a winning smile. If turning an ability with tools into a profitable vocation is your goal, the Handyman's Handbook is the book you need to do it right.

Written in clear language by a veteran handyman with a quarter- century's experience, the Handyman's Handbook is filled with hands-on, how-to information and time-saving tips of the trade. You'll gain a firm understanding of how to run your own successful business, including:

- Where and how to learn all the skills you need

- How to get the necessary tools and materials

- Which jobs are most frequently requested

- How to adapt your car or truck

- How to find and keep customers

- And much, much more!

No matter if you're an established handyman with a growing business, a newcomer looking to get established, or a weekend warrior who wants to add efficiency to home projects, the Handyman's Handbook is the one resource you need within arm's reach at all times!

You get coverage of:

- What a handyman does

- Acquiring knowledge and skills

- Adapting your car

- Items to carry in your car

- Your toolbox

- Tools, hardware, and materials you should have

- Other items to have at home

- Organizing and storing hardware and materials

- Ladders

- Finding customers and keeping them happy

- How much to charge

- Working efficiently and safely

- Record keeping and finances

- Handyman mysteries

- And much, much more!

About the Author:

David Koenigsberg of Roslyn, Pennsylvania, is an electrical engineer, technical writer, and professional handyman with 25 years' experience in the field.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0071416706
• ISBN 13: 9780071416702
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 264