The 1099 requirement: This week, the Senate followed the House’s lead and voted to repeal the 1099 reporting requirement by a veto-proof margin of 87-12. The intent of the requirement was to give government a means of more strictly enforcing income reporting and tax filing obligations on all businesses, with an eye …

Hats off to the handyman of yesteryear. I’m located in an area where a good number of homes are older. I work on a lot of these homes which I find to be challenging in some cases. But I have to say, the craftsmanship of some of these homes is much to …

What separates you from any other handyman who is all about false advertising, dishonesty, and un-ethical behavior? I hope your answer is Integrity. There seems to be a lack of it these days especially in an unregulated industry like ours. Integrity is a concept of consistency of actions, values, methods, measures, principles, …

I usually don’t forward articles which mention our Association of Certified Handyman Professionals but here’s another nicely done article below. https://www.my-home-business-ideas.com/handyman-business.html Start a successful handyman business. Find out how to get handyman jobs and establish your small business quickly. Great tips and advice for promoting your handyman service. Join the fastest growing …

To All ACHP Members, As I lobby for the best insurance rates for you, insurers and I want to know if you are interested in lower premiums and/or better coverage. If you’re interested, please send me what your premium (yearly cost) is and what your coverage is so we can compare.   service@achpnet.org …

This question ALWAYS comes up. I get asked this all the time. Is there a list of things I can or can’t do? If so, where can I find this list. By definition: somebody who is skilled at doing, or paid to do, small jobs such as household repairs. So what say …

Does anyone have experience with installing thermal expansion tanks? How do you determine what PSI to set the tank to?

The 2011 Handyman For most small businesses, 2010 was challenging. Failing corporations in a struggling economy, political daze, and a deplorable housing market affected everyone, even the handyman. More are now dipping their toes into the handyman pool creating a more competitive environment. Separate yourself and your small business from others in …

So how can you show that you are credible, honest, and a hardworking handyman? Here are some simple suggestions: Establish a pricing structure. Customers won’t give you the time of day if you’re overpriced. There will always be someone who will do it for less. Maintain confidence.  Have a confident voice and …

The handyman is often called upon to install a light fixture or change out a ceiling fan. But what if you run into Aluminum wiring? Identify Aluminum Wiring The color of aluminum wiring is easy to discern from copper and other metals. Usually, the wiring plastic coating will be labeled or the initialed “AL” …