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Planning on hiring your first handyman? Your goal is to reduce the stress of a home project, not add to it! Here are a few pointers for making sure your to-do list is a thing of the past.

Set Expectations for Your Handyman

Odd Job Handyman Services maintains a high level of expectation and satisfaction from our clients, but it’s helpful if we know exactly what you expect of your handyman on any job. If you’d like your technician to install new light fixtures and change the bulbs for you, that’s no problem at all — but we need to know what the dream looks like in your mind before we can make it a reality.

Prepare a To-Do List

Sometimes you have a lot of little things that need to get done, and you might ask your technician to tackle them while he’s there. This can create unexpected expenses if the handyman has to source extra materials or bring a tool that they don’t usually have with them. If you know exactly what you need to cross off your honey-do list ahead of time, everyone’s going to have a much better experience.

Tips in making a To-Do List properly.

Take Photos

Remember that old saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words?” Well, sometimes a photo can be worth a thousand dollars. Not all handyman jobs are the same. The age of a house, the location of a problem, the type of feature that needs fixing or replacing… these can all be factors in whether a job can be finished in an afternoon, or take two weeks longer than expected. The more information you can provide to your technician, the less time they have to spend on the job site, and the less money YOU have to spend to get the job done right.

Empty Drawers and Shelves

Make sure your drawers and other storage items being moved are emptied ahead of time. Remember, you’re paying for your handyman’s time, so any cleaning they have to do is coming right out of your pocket.

Clear the Area

The job will go much more quickly and smoothly if you can clear out the area that the handyman will be working in. If you have a painting or drywall job, it’s easier to move things out of the room than it is to wrap things in a drop cloth or plastic.

Now you’re ready to book your first handyman! Give us a call at 416−520−1161 or book our amazing team online