The Tools to Start Your Home Repair Business
The Tools to Start Your Home Repair Business
You have decided to start a home repair or handyman business and are not quite sure what tools you will need. Chances are if you like to 'fix things' that you already have the basic tools and equipment that you need to get started. Basic hand tools and a vehicle is all you need to get started. As your business grows or as new projects demand additional tools, you can purchase them as you need them. Some helpful tools and supplies to consider having include (listed in alphabetical order:
Adjustable wrench
Allen wrench set
Assortment of nails and screws
Caulking gun and various caulks
Channel lock pliers
Caulk
Chaulk line
Chisel
Circular saw
Clamps
Coping Saw
Cordless Drill
Drill bits
Dry wall spackle
Duct tape
Extension cord
File
Flashlight
Hack saw
Hammer
Hand saw
Hatchet/axe
Level
Maps of your service area
Masking tape
Nail set
Needle nose pliers
Note pad and pencil
Paint brushes
Paint drop clothes
Paint pan
Paint rollers
Plane
Pliers
Primer paint
Pry bar
Rasp
Rubber mallet
Sand paper or sanding block
Saw horses
Screw driver set
Socket wrench set
Spackling knife
Square
Staple gun
Tape measure
Tool bag/box
Tool belt
Utility knife
Vise grips
Wood glue
About the Author
Chuck Solomon owns and operates Solomon Handyman Solutions (www.carolinahandyman.com), a handyman service company serving the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill) area of North Carolina. Mr. Solomon has been a handyman most of his life, helping his dad and uncles with home projects at an early age. He went on to college and graduate school and worked in non-profits, consulting and human resources but always did handyman projects along the way. His "Guide to Start a Handyman Business" (www.buildhandymanbusiness.com) is the result of many hours worked in starting and growing his own business. When not fixing things, Mr. Solomon enjoys hiking, paddling, cooking, and spending time with family.
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