We’ve heard this term used now and then. We’ve seen them in newspapers, probably in the ads section or jobs section and we know they entail everything from maintenance to plumbing to cleaning services. However, do we know what this term means? Why are they called handymen? Initially, they were called peddlers because they used to travel from place to place selling goods, offering a variety of services and often needed the extra cash from such odd jobs. Overtime, the term became ‘handyman’ referring to the fact that these men were useful to have around the home. Hence, the occasional repairs around the house that you may not be able to do or the faucet that just won’t stop dripping are all a piece of cake for these peddlers, sorry, handymen.
How do you become one?
Becoming a handyman near me in Westlake, OH varies depending on where you live. Obviously, there isn’t a degree that you do or a course that you master but you do definitely need a certain set of skills before you can get your license. Of course, most states don’t require you to have a license but it is preferred by companies looking to employ you as well as homes that need your service. However, you’ll probably need a license to do some major home renovations, for structural work or to install ceiling fans. You can get one depending on your state and local rules or you can get a general contractor’s license. You can either work on your own where you are your own boss and you can volunteer, post ads on the Internet or hang a board outside your home. You can also join a repair company that does maintenance work where you will probably report to your Lead Maintenance Technician.
I mentioned a certain set of skills but what are they?
Do-It-Yourself projects are the easiest way to train and gain handyman experience. If you live in a home, it can be practically guaranteed that something or the other needs a repair. You can always start there. You just need to research before you start one and YouTube is always the answer to this. There is at least one video out there showing how a particular job can be done and voila, there you have it. You are now in class.