The Handyman: I saw some safety glasses, think it was on Samarai Carpenter, that were round, just covering eyes. The cool thing about them was the lenses were sunken slightly to the inside of the outside rims to protect from scratching. Couldn't tell if your Dewalts had any such protection. When you set them down, safety glasses always seem to roll over on to to front of the lenses, thus scratching them. Love your videos, keep up the great work!
I use "jaws quick spit" spray off amazon. It works well, but you have to reapply it if you need to wipe the lenses down. I just clean up with water and soap (or just water) with a cloth or paper towel. Just don't use a scrub brush or something and you shouldn't scratch em. Also, it can take some getting use to, but when wearing your dusk mask try to lightly blow on the vent when you exhale. It will vent more of the vapor out.
its hard sometimes to call yourself a handyman. I work on cars, computers, lawn equipment, and I have a tee-shirt, sticker, and sign business, and my handyman business. so I don't know what to call myself sometimes!! LOL! Love your channel, you were one of the first people I started watching when I started my handyman business. thanks for all the great videos.
Dennis Cruz I have a handyman service I also install all types of signs I also have vinyl cutters and make signs, banners and decals. On the handyman side I do about everything plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and everything else.
I’ve been a DIY homeowner for quite a while. Now I’m getting ready to retire from the work force and I have many neighbors that tell me that it is so hard to find a handyman that will show up when they say they will or even return calls. So I’ve picked up a few jobs with more on the horizon. I enjoy your videos, they’re informative and entertaining. Thanks
Customer was super lucky on the balance, although I'd wager the fix won't stand the test of time. If it lasted another year without vibration that would be mind blowing.
While some handyman folk can questionably change a light bulb properly, your technical inclination, logical reasoning, and ability to understand mechanical applications are really your core strengths. A result of this is that you truly can fix anything given the right amount of time, materials, and tools. I've enjoyed watching your videos and was referred to do so by my brother. I begrudgingly started watching and have very much enjoyed what I have seen! Please keep up the good work, a lot of folks just make noise on screen while you are getting things done...which is the diff between wasting time and learning something. So...having said that...I gotta ask @9:45 please tell me you didn't really taste this?
My belief is you gotta be creative to start, and curious, and say Yes to anything. Learn how to take stuff apart and inspect it, and learn how to put stuff back together. Watch RUclips videos on how to fix anything. You grow in confidence. I can do more then most men and have more tools then most men, and a full shop. Next thing you know you got a business. Great channel, I can relate!
I love the creative part of the job. I started a year ago as part time and have to turn down clients! I have also learned to know when not to do jobs that have too much liability!
I believe u hit the nail.on the head... I'm no handy man by any means but watching this guy especially this handy man his business and out of the box mind with the youtube channels and how diverse he his... his expertise screams COnFiDEncE I would have to be confident in myself when a guy asks me if I can handle a task... to say to myself I can handle that job start to finish cuz boy after the thing ur working on A)breaks/will not start however many things u tried B)wont come a part C) you come to a brick in the road of your trouble shooting ... We have all been there until trusty youtube but fixing or building things arent for the simple minded it takes many seasons/yrs of getting hands on and doing it so u experience it urself.. I fix my home and lawn stuff weed eater lawn mower and car... but I think this guy has been doing these type of work for last 20 yrs he was always making everything look easy.. plus he loves his job if u love this stuff you'll just get good because u will do it all the time.... so many things I said but I think confidence trumps over skill/knowledge in this line of work
Very clear and accurate description of the tasks and methods. I believe it would be advisable for anyone considering becoming a handyman, to watch these videos, and boost their confidence to give it a try!
I find it quite enjoyable watching you work. I used to be a handyman, well I am still a handyman. Just retired and still getting called to make repairs on occasion. Keep up the awesome videos.
I’ve had those goggles for about a year. They do fog just from being sweaty, or just from being hot if the weather is cool. Nothing short of a ducted fan would keep me clear! “Engage safety squints” -AvE
A handyman is a misnomer. You are an applied engineer great work. I've worked with lots of Engineers were purely theoretical it's great to see someone who can do real work!!
i'd bet that 13 year client has been chatting up your repairs and company rep to everyone. that's how you really build a business. satisfied customers.
I run a very successful 2 year old handyman business myself and I still enjoy watching your videos! I can barely keep up with all the work, so I don’t know how you do all the videos as well. My hat is off to ya!
Great video. As an IT professional i've repaired everything, stoves, microwaves, fans etc... Even helped put up Christmas lights. You never know what you're going to get.
Well done videos. It must be exciting and a challenge to go to work every day. It’s truly amazing what people either don’t understand how to repair or don’t have the gumption to do so. I’m pretty much like you, I fix everything I own and help others to fix their broken stuff. We live on a farm and typically there’s not someone you can call to help you fix these things. Some types wire and masking tape along with duct tape may be the only things you can use along with JB Weld and some self tapping metal screws… I enjoyed the way you beat that Halloween cowling back into shape. The beautiful thing is, if a man puts his mind to it, he can fix or repair down there or anything. This is what you prove with your videos.Very nice job I’m going to start binge watching all your videos
Ive never seen such clean and unscared hands on a handyman before. Even under the fingernails. Dont know how you do that , your a hard working genius though.
I have watched a lot of videos on RUclips and you are the 1st person ever to actually explain what “like” does ! Everyone else just tells you to hit the like without explaining what it will do. I just started watching your videos and I’m really digging it. I’m a Master electrician just moved down from Calgary to Las Vegas and still deciding what to do here. I had my own electrical contracting business there for 24 years and we would do just about any work that needed to be done with a bigger portion obviously on the electrical side. After watching your channel I’m slightly leaning towards Handyman here as the market is pretty good and it just seems like it might be a good fit here. Thanx for sharing.
Your work seems to be stress free. Exactly what I'm looking for to do when I retire nxt year. Your work is top notch... I have no clue about how I came across your you tube channel. Glad I did.
Handyman= A Jack of all trades. Another fine video of helping people out of situations with knowledge that a lot of people don’t have. Like the videos. Keep them coming!
I think many of us aspire to be a handyman. Anyone, male especially, needs to gain a few talents in home related repair. Watching your videos is like going to school and being taught. Thank you for your help.
As I chip away at the crap job the last handyman did on the house my girlfriend and I are buying, I've been watching your videos. I'm on the big island of Hawaii so I deal with different sorts of issues. But it's nice to know that your videos are around for reference too. I have a few cams and I'm taping some of the stuff I'm doing but I have to give you credit for getting some good coverage while completing the work you do. Anyway, I appreciate you, bud. I how you're well out there. 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾👍🏾👌🏾
Nice job and as a Handyman myself with a lifetime of experience but new to the actual business I feel the same. A good handyman can fix about anything.
Nice work! You’re my kind of guy and would definitely I’m just starting out in the Handyman business after working as a supervisor in the oilfield and have since been called to erect an arch rib building, build a 30’x9’ raised garden bed with fence, build an insulated shed for potato storage, repair a Honda moped that wouldn’t run, repair a weed whipper, build a custom side table out of wood from their fathers old hay wagon, build a barn wood picture frame, a bathroom flood floor repair with new tub and surround install, install custom steel pipe fence with an entrance gate and gate operator, plus more and the list continues to grow. I even recently got a request to find and install a self monitored alarm system for a customer. I love making things work and having a variety of challenges that keeps me interested. I need to get to the $1000 a day like you talk about in another video. 👍👍👍
Started watching your videos recently and I love the anecdotes and the content. I have 11 years in construction as a carpenter and I have learned a lot in a few videos.
I’ve got 23 of those I’ve got to maintain on our hotel roof, Great job, good content. I setup tool kits for so many different jobs, I use an in room kit as well. I started as handyman to keep from licensing For so many areas of repairs,now I work myself 80 hours a pay cycle, that switch is a manufacturers use, I wire ours direct also, a lot less electrical tape though.
As a cook in a hospital and nowadays with the pandemic going on, we gotta wear our regular hair net and beard net, but now a mask and gogles because of covid. Our gogles fog too but we spray cooking spray inside the gogles then wipe it with a paper towel hahaha ( works just as good as any anti-fog product). Love the videos man! Keep up the good work
Thumbs UP ! Your Easy going Character Is an Essential part of the Solution(s). The Correct Attitude, Knowledge, Curiosity, Tools and Time Will Work Anytime. And Is It Always About Money? Not Always... Good Job !
Thanks for making this video! I had a strange handyman request to plug up a large hole in the customer's side of her house where there were birds nesting. It was an interesting fix. The owner (a widow)was so pleased that she not only paid me but also included lunch!
Just seen this one tonight. Great Job Handyman! You're Hired, When can YOU start? LOL This is the kind of equipment I work on, on a daily basis, as well as HVAC. Here you need a Master Mechanical License to do that kind of work, not sure about there, and I can tell you, most companies would tell him, "It's trashed and needs replaced" but like you, I would have beat the thing out to get him going and get the installation of the new one at a later date. That fan is made out of spun aluminum and that switch may have came with that unit, but "Code" usually wants to see it on there, it's a safety thing for the tech when he is working on it.
Great videos! It's really helpful to see how you go about solving the various stumbling blocks you run into that are part of practically EVERY repair job! I won't say never, but hardly ever, are jobs as easy and straightforward as they often appear....and some jobs are simply off the wall. Which brings up a topic suggestion: initial estimating and revised, and actual what-it-takes-to-fix-this costs and therefore revised job pricing. It would be an enormous help to your viewers, be they other handy folk or potential customers, to have you put actual $ numbers on some typical --and maybe a few atypical--jobs such as this ventilator repair. I believe everyone benefits from an appreciation and understanding of reality. If this is awkward, then perhaps you might state your time and materials and viewers can plug these numbers into their own pricing formulas? Thanks for doing what you're doing.
I really wish I found you years ago... I had a personal delivery business in downtown Vancouver, BC that would have been perfect for doing RUclips videos. We have moved across the country and things are very different but your channel is helping me figure out my next move. Thanks.
Really like the down to earth style you present in all your videos. Thx for sharing your experiences with us. It’s motivating me to put my experience into a similar type venture. I hope to one day have my business as together as yours. Regards, Tony G.
If I was the inspector, I wouldn't care if it has some dent on that aluminum tin. If it still works then that's just cosmetics and negligible. That's the spirit of a true handyman, there's always a first for every handy work. Thumbs up, to this video.
Love your videos for your knowledge, your stories, and your common sense approach to projects/jobs. Your dulcet tones are likely the cause of those viewers' sleepiness, not your lack of talent or knowledge; I call it the 'Bob Ross' effect.
I paused the video to comment on fog issue. A looong time ago I learned a truck about anti fogging bathroom mirror, it might work on your goggles. Wipe them down with a little shaving cream, wait a few minutes and wipe off with a paper towel or tp. Try it on your mirror while you're at it. Sounds funny but it works. Now I'm back to see what I can learn from you. God Bless
You are awesome! I'd love to quit my job with your knowledge and fix, create, build, and even remove lol! Your vids are great and informative. keep them going.
Check out he Kask helmets and the flip-down visor option. Works really well - no steam. They also have an ear muff option but it gets a little too heavy. But works really well with a mask - no fog up. They look sort of cool too.
Oh man you are so lucky, those are super easy to fix, the hardest part is replacing the motor, separating the fan from the motor, has taken me up to 2 hours, to replace 1, for the dryer vents of a building, the easiest ones can be done as fast as 20 minutes or so, highly surprised that fan doesnt have a mesh or anything to stop birds from making nests inside of it. The switch is normally there so you could turn the fan off, for cleaning the ducts and clean the chicken wire mesh thats supposed to be there, in brick & mortar applications, not sure what the use would be in a food trailer/truck
Love watching you videos I am currently framing houses for myself but eventually would love to do what you do no overhead or headaches of trying to find people that want to work . I have the same thing as far as people call me when things break.
I don't have a question or a comment. But I have watched a few of your videos today and I'm really enjoying them. I started doing work with TaskRabbit and I enjoy the work. I want to learn how to get better. Thanks for all of the effort you put into these.
The whole time I'm watching this I'm thinking "I would love that job" Time constraint, client is cool with whatever MacGiver type fix you can come up with, and the fix will probably not be touched until the next time they hit a tree. Love it ! Also it will work until they hit another tree.
I'm the anti-handyman at the moment - in that... you have a problem DON'T call me! But seriously, great stuff. I plan on learning a lot on You Tube; and then once I get my pickup truck fixed... going out there and doing some on the job training. Can tell that this guy isn't afraid of much, if anything. That's probably a HUGE selling point. When you can say... "Never worked on this kind of thing before; but it wouldn't hurt to take a look; and I know you're in a bind that could cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars." ... you're going to wind up getting a lot of glowing referrals.
This is funny lol. getting the rabbit out of the rabbit hole lol. Yea I watch this videos because its educational of how to do things properly or at least if you dont have the money. Those rentals he fixes always gives the cheap fix options which lets face it in a pandemic we have to be prepared and sometimes be saving where we can. Awesome video.
A handyman isn't a carpenter or a floor guy or a roofer or an hvac guy...he's all those things...a handyman is a problem solver. When someone hires a handyman they're looking for a problem to be solved. And as a HANDYMAN, to carry that title, you're promising to do your best to solve their problem. And you do a great job...there's allot to be learned from you, but the thing you do best in my eyes, is you don't cut corners...you finish the job top to bottom and don't leave until the job is done and then some. I appreciate you and the work you do. Thank you for filming it for people to see.
I just started following and understand how people just don't know what to do or who to call. I like your work and your ability to articulate it. I love the shirt, where did you get it?
I have learned a lot from you and really enjoy your videos. May I suggest a small magnetic bowl for screw nuts and bolts. The sanity you save May be your own
Tip for the fog is shaving cream. Basically buff it with shaving cream. Exact directions are on Google I'm sure but I do construction and it has worked for me.
keep videos like these going. I learn a lot from your videos. I'm a maintenance tech and it help's me when I have question's. I don't know it all, you learn something new everyday. Thanks.
I shivered when you were bending the fan blade. they are always balanced. you could take out a motor if you get too far off. It all depends on the speed of the motor.
Finally someone that truly defines what it is that a handyman is all about. There is a stupid definition by the television networks that define it as a residential construction worker or general contractor called Handyman Challenge or Holmes something or other. The reality is he is not a handyman. A handyman can fix ANYTHING. Washing machines, bicycles, squirrels, in the pipe, certain automotive things, etc...
Great video, I didn't realize youtube had an algorithm that calculates engagement which involves likes and comments. Makes sense though. Leaving this comment purely based on that knowledge!
Great video. I use motorcycle glasses that have the rubber around the eye lenses. They have interchangeable tinted and clear lenses. I love these glasses. They work great while I’m working or riding. What was that yellow base you were using to pound out that vent housing?
DeWalt safety goggles amzn.to/2rYSXMc
The Handyman:
I saw some safety glasses, think it was on Samarai Carpenter, that were round, just covering eyes. The cool thing about them was the lenses were sunken slightly to the inside of the outside rims to protect from scratching. Couldn't tell if your Dewalts had any such protection. When you set them down, safety glasses always seem to roll over on to to front of the lenses, thus scratching them. Love your videos, keep up the great work!
I use "jaws quick spit" spray off amazon. It works well, but you have to reapply it if you need to wipe the lenses down.
I just clean up with water and soap (or just water) with a cloth or paper towel. Just don't use a scrub brush or something and you shouldn't scratch em.
Also, it can take some getting use to, but when wearing your dusk mask try to lightly blow on the vent when you exhale. It will vent more of the vapor out.
I was gonna get those but opted for the $4 Walmart cheapos
The Handyman for the fog of you're Glass easy to be fix with baby shampoo tho you won't errata you're eyes, great videos and keep up the good work
put some holes on top of the glasses to allow for breathing
its hard sometimes to call yourself a handyman. I work on cars, computers, lawn equipment, and I have a tee-shirt, sticker, and sign business, and my handyman business. so I don't know what to call myself sometimes!! LOL! Love your channel, you were one of the first people I started watching when I started my handyman business. thanks for all the great videos.
Dennis Cruz I have a handyman service I also install all types of signs I also have vinyl cutters and make signs, banners and decals. On the handyman side I do about everything plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and everything else.
Call me The Fixer
Yea i can see what you guys mean in todays world we can no longer stick to one thing
Mr.Handy Man Dan Bailey you do hvac?
I done some repairs on a food trailer.
I’ve been a DIY homeowner for quite a while. Now I’m getting ready to retire from the work force and I have many neighbors that tell me that it is so hard to find a handyman that will show up when they say they will or even return calls. So I’ve picked up a few jobs with more on the horizon. I enjoy your videos, they’re informative and entertaining. Thanks
Handyman does paintless dent repair 🤣
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And rebalances the fan as well.
Seriously: excellent emergency repair!
Customer was super lucky on the balance, although I'd wager the fix won't stand the test of time. If it lasted another year without vibration that would be mind blowing.
While some handyman folk can questionably change a light bulb properly, your technical inclination, logical reasoning, and ability to understand mechanical applications are really your core strengths. A result of this is that you truly can fix anything given the right amount of time, materials, and tools. I've enjoyed watching your videos and was referred to do so by my brother. I begrudgingly started watching and have very much enjoyed what I have seen! Please keep up the good work, a lot of folks just make noise on screen while you are getting things done...which is the diff between wasting time and learning something.
So...having said that...I gotta ask @9:45 please tell me you didn't really taste this?
I think his extensive experience in and around the trades plays a part as well.
I'm starting a business after five years of property management/maintenance experience. Just depends on what you know.
RUclips likes this, I did it because you humbly requested it and offered reasoning... Good man
My belief is you gotta be creative to start, and curious, and say Yes to anything. Learn how to take stuff apart and inspect it, and learn how to put stuff back together. Watch RUclips videos on how to fix anything. You grow in confidence. I can do more then most men and have more tools then most men, and a full shop. Next thing you know you got a business. Great channel, I can relate!
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I agree. I am not creative enough. Nor am I interested in doing it myself. I do enjoy watching these videos tho
I love the creative part of the job. I started a year ago as part time and have to turn down clients! I have also learned to know when not to do jobs that have too much liability!
What happens when you take stuff apart and then can’t fix it or put it back together?
I believe u hit the nail.on the head... I'm no handy man by any means but watching this guy especially this handy man his business and out of the box mind with the youtube channels and how diverse he his... his expertise screams COnFiDEncE
I would have to be confident in myself when a guy asks me if I can handle a task... to say to myself I can handle that job start to finish cuz boy after the thing ur working on A)breaks/will not start however many things u tried B)wont come a part C) you come to a brick in the road of your trouble shooting ...
We have all been there until trusty youtube but fixing or building things arent for the simple minded it takes many seasons/yrs of getting hands on and doing it so u experience it urself.. I fix my home and lawn stuff weed eater lawn mower and car... but I think this guy has been doing these type of work for last 20 yrs he was always making everything look easy.. plus he loves his job if u love this stuff you'll just get good because u will do it all the time.... so many things I said but I think confidence trumps over skill/knowledge in this line of work
Very clear and accurate description of the tasks and methods. I believe it would be advisable for anyone considering becoming a handyman, to watch these videos, and boost their confidence to give it a try!
dude, I am the family handyman... apparently I can fix anything, I see this stuff all the time, maybe I should go into business. love your channel
I find it quite enjoyable watching you work. I used to be a handyman, well I am still a handyman. Just retired and still getting called to make repairs on occasion. Keep up the awesome videos.
YOU GOT A PROBLEM AROUND THE OLD HOMESTEAD ? WHO YOU GOING TO CALL ? CALL THE HANDYMAN. HE CAN FIX IT ! GREAT JOB, YOU GOT GREAT COMMON SENSE.....
I’ve had those goggles for about a year. They do fog just from being sweaty, or just from being hot if the weather is cool. Nothing short of a ducted fan would keep me clear! “Engage safety squints” -AvE
A handyman is a misnomer. You are an applied engineer great work. I've worked with lots of Engineers were purely theoretical it's great to see someone who can do real work!!
I'll will never be doing that kind of repair but as a DIYer I like watching you problem solve.
i'd bet that 13 year client has been chatting up your repairs and company rep to everyone.
that's how you really build a business.
satisfied customers.
I run a very successful 2 year old handyman business myself and I still enjoy watching your videos! I can barely keep up with all the work, so I don’t know how you do all the videos as well. My hat is off to ya!
Great video. As an IT professional i've repaired everything, stoves, microwaves, fans etc... Even helped put up Christmas lights. You never know what you're going to get.
Well done videos. It must be exciting and a challenge to go to work every day. It’s truly amazing what people either don’t understand how to repair or don’t have the gumption to do so. I’m pretty much like you, I fix everything I own and help others to fix their broken stuff. We live on a farm and typically there’s not someone you can call to help you fix these things. Some types wire and masking tape along with duct tape may be the only things you can use along with JB Weld and some self tapping metal screws… I enjoyed the way you beat that Halloween cowling back into shape. The beautiful thing is, if a man puts his mind to it, he can fix or repair down there or anything. This is what you prove with your videos.Very nice job I’m going to start binge watching all your videos
Awww man, just noticed how you use your fans with filters in then instead of a vacuum that was genius. You learn something new everyday.
Ive never seen such clean and unscared hands on a handyman before. Even under the fingernails. Dont know how you do that , your a hard working genius though.
Absolute love your work and explanation. You make it look way easier than it is.
I have watched a lot of videos on RUclips and you are the 1st person ever to actually explain what “like” does ! Everyone else just tells you to hit the like without explaining what it will do.
I just started watching your videos and I’m really digging it. I’m a Master electrician just moved down from Calgary to Las Vegas and still deciding what to do here. I had my own electrical contracting business there for 24 years and we would do just about any work that needed to be done with a bigger portion obviously on the electrical side. After watching your channel I’m slightly leaning towards Handyman here as the market is pretty good and it just seems like it might be a good fit here.
Thanx for sharing.
This was some ASMR to anyone who enjoys this kind of stuff. I know this is a little late, but not sure why this was so peaceful and enjoyable to me.
You may look into buying a dead blow hammer. ( it has in beanies it and will not bounce like a rubber hammer) thanks
Doug strep I think u saved me some money already! Thanks hip I helped u r lory Thom
I'm assuming he has one, but that's not going to help much in this job for the most part. It's also NOT the appropriate job for a TRUE fix to this.
HVAC guy in Houston, I genuinely giggled watching you all the way through, alotta fun!
Your work seems to be stress free. Exactly what I'm looking for to do when I retire nxt year. Your work is top notch... I have no clue about how I came across your you tube channel. Glad I did.
Handyman= A Jack of all trades. Another fine video of helping people out of situations with knowledge that a lot of people don’t have. Like the videos. Keep them coming!
Very matter of fact. Love how the situation evolves and gets remedied. Thanks.
I think many of us aspire to be a handyman. Anyone, male especially, needs to gain a few talents in home related repair. Watching your videos is like going to school and being taught. Thank you for your help.
As I chip away at the crap job the last handyman did on the house my girlfriend and I are buying, I've been watching your videos. I'm on the big island of Hawaii so I deal with different sorts of issues. But it's nice to know that your videos are around for reference too.
I have a few cams and I'm taping some of the stuff I'm doing but I have to give you credit for getting some good coverage while completing the work you do. Anyway, I appreciate you, bud. I how you're well out there. 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾👍🏾👌🏾
You really need to be a 'jack of all trades' to be a good handyman. You seem to have what it takes. I salute you!
Nice job and as a Handyman myself with a lifetime of experience but new to the actual business I feel the same. A good handyman can fix about anything.
Nice work! You’re my kind of guy and would definitely
I’m just starting out in the Handyman business after working as a supervisor in the oilfield and have since been called to erect an arch rib building, build a 30’x9’ raised garden bed with fence, build an insulated shed for potato storage, repair a Honda moped that wouldn’t run, repair a weed whipper, build a custom side table out of wood from their fathers old hay wagon, build a barn wood picture frame, a bathroom flood floor repair with new tub and surround install, install custom steel pipe fence with an entrance gate and gate operator, plus more and the list continues to grow. I even recently got a request to find and install a self monitored alarm system for a customer.
I love making things work and having a variety of challenges that keeps me interested.
I need to get to the $1000 a day like you talk about in another video. 👍👍👍
Started watching your videos recently and I love the anecdotes and the content. I have 11 years in construction as a carpenter and I have learned a lot in a few videos.
I’ve got 23 of those I’ve got to maintain on our hotel roof,
Great job, good content. I setup tool kits for so many different jobs,
I use an in room kit as well. I started as handyman to keep from licensing
For so many areas of repairs,now I work myself 80 hours a pay cycle, that switch
is a manufacturers use, I wire ours direct also, a lot less electrical tape though.
As a cook in a hospital and nowadays with the pandemic going on, we gotta wear our regular hair net and beard net, but now a mask and gogles because of covid. Our gogles fog too but we spray cooking spray inside the gogles then wipe it with a paper towel hahaha ( works just as good as any anti-fog product).
Love the videos man! Keep up the good work
Thumbs UP ! Your Easy going Character Is an Essential part of the Solution(s). The Correct Attitude, Knowledge, Curiosity, Tools and Time Will Work Anytime. And Is It Always About Money? Not Always... Good Job !
Thanks for making this video! I had a strange handyman request to plug up a large hole in the customer's side of her house where there were birds nesting. It was an interesting fix. The owner (a widow)was so pleased that she not only paid me but also included lunch!
a professional handyman. excellent work.
Just seen this one tonight. Great Job Handyman! You're Hired, When can YOU start? LOL This is the kind of equipment I work on, on a daily basis, as well as HVAC. Here you need a Master Mechanical License to do that kind of work, not sure about there, and I can tell you, most companies would tell him, "It's trashed and needs replaced" but like you, I would have beat the thing out to get him going and get the installation of the new one at a later date. That fan is made out of spun aluminum and that switch may have came with that unit, but "Code" usually wants to see it on there, it's a safety thing for the tech when he is working on it.
Calm, cool and collected under an unknown problem solving situation, very inspiring!
That yellow cushion you were ponding against is pretty neat. I could have used that a few times.
Great videos!!! You look like the guy on Bulletproof.
I'm hooked on your videos. A handyman myself. You do good work
Love your videos, UK based but your jobs and tips are universal. Learn something every day!
Great videos! It's really helpful to see how you go about solving the various stumbling blocks you run into that are part of practically EVERY repair job! I won't say never, but hardly ever, are jobs as easy and straightforward as they often appear....and some jobs are simply off the wall. Which brings up a topic suggestion: initial estimating and revised, and actual what-it-takes-to-fix-this costs and therefore revised job pricing. It would be an enormous help to your viewers, be they other handy folk or potential customers, to have you put actual $ numbers on some typical --and maybe a few atypical--jobs such as this ventilator repair. I believe everyone benefits from an appreciation and understanding of reality. If this is awkward, then perhaps you might state your time and materials and viewers can plug these numbers into their own pricing formulas? Thanks for doing what you're doing.
I really wish I found you years ago... I had a personal delivery business in downtown Vancouver, BC that would have been perfect for doing RUclips videos. We have moved across the country and things are very different but your channel is helping me figure out my next move. Thanks.
Flown on Alaska Airlines all my life on my trips from Anchorage to Seattle, great airline. . .
That is the cleanest vent fan I have ever seen. All the ones I've worked on have 1/2 of grease on them.
I always tape up wire nuts too. Cheap insurance. Great video.
"I can fix that."
*Grabs hammer and starts whacking.
Failing that, use a bigger hammer...
It’s the sensible version of Jeremy From old top gear
When in doubt hammer out.
could have wrapped it all with duct tape too........
Is there any other way? :)
I'm also a handyman and can truly say you are one of the gud ones Cape Town Republic of South Africa
Thanks so much for all your wisdom that you shear.Dive shops have spray for mask to keep them from fogging up.
Really like the down to earth style you present in all your videos. Thx for sharing your experiences with us. It’s motivating me to put my experience into a similar type venture.
I hope to one day have my business as together as yours.
Regards,
Tony G.
Great repair job! I enjoy your videos, keep making them.
you are a true definition of a handyman.
You rule bro. I work in property maintenance. Love all the different shit I do and learn.
One of the most satisfying videos because you saved the day
This is the kind of stuff I do for side work I'm learning a lot from you you make it look easy thinking about starting my own business
Nice! I feel confident working on my own home , watching your videos! Thank you.
Hey buddy, you are a true Handyman. There is always
alot of things for us Handyman to fix.
Awesome repair. Cheers.
Always a good delivery!
Rubber hammer magic.I've got 6 sizes..way too handy when you need one. Good job.
If I was the inspector, I wouldn't care if it has some dent on that aluminum tin. If it still works then that's just cosmetics and negligible. That's the spirit of a true handyman, there's always a first for every handy work. Thumbs up, to this video.
Love your videos for your knowledge, your stories, and your common sense approach to projects/jobs. Your dulcet tones are likely the cause of those viewers' sleepiness, not your lack of talent or knowledge; I call it the 'Bob Ross' effect.
you are great handyman I had seen ever ,God bless you always
I paused the video to comment on fog issue. A looong time ago I learned a truck about anti fogging bathroom mirror, it might work on your goggles. Wipe them down with a little shaving cream, wait a few minutes and wipe off with a paper towel or tp. Try it on your mirror while you're at it. Sounds funny but it works. Now I'm back to see what I can learn from you. God Bless
or do like divers and spit and rinse
You are awesome! I'd love to quit my job with your knowledge and fix, create, build, and even remove lol! Your vids are great and informative. keep them going.
A leather bag filled with sand and a dead blow hammer is great for beating out metal like that. A job well done. Thumbs up.
I do HVAC and have had to replace a few of those. Not too bad, good work getting them up and running in a pinch.
"Son of a..." :) I"ve caught myself numerous times trying not to cuss at a customer's house. Nice.
Check out he Kask helmets and the flip-down visor option. Works really well - no steam. They also have an ear muff option but it gets a little too heavy. But works really well with a mask - no fog up. They look sort of cool too.
loved the double leg kick to the unit... priceless
Oh man you are so lucky, those are super easy to fix, the hardest part is replacing the motor, separating the fan from the motor, has taken me up to 2 hours, to replace 1, for the dryer vents of a building, the easiest ones can be done as fast as 20 minutes or so, highly surprised that fan doesnt have a mesh or anything to stop birds from making nests inside of it.
The switch is normally there so you could turn the fan off, for cleaning the ducts and clean the chicken wire mesh thats supposed to be there, in brick & mortar applications, not sure what the use would be in a food trailer/truck
Love watching you videos I am currently framing houses for myself but eventually would love to do what you do no overhead or headaches of trying to find people that want to work . I have the same thing as far as people call me when things break.
I don't have a question or a comment. But I have watched a few of your videos today and I'm really enjoying them. I started doing work with TaskRabbit and I enjoy the work. I want to learn how to get better. Thanks for all of the effort you put into these.
The whole time I'm watching this I'm thinking "I would love that job" Time constraint, client is cool with whatever MacGiver type fix you can come up with, and the fix will probably not be touched until the next time they hit a tree. Love it ! Also it will work until they hit another tree.
I'm the anti-handyman at the moment - in that... you have a problem DON'T call me! But seriously, great stuff. I plan on learning a lot on You Tube; and then once I get my pickup truck fixed... going out there and doing some on the job training.
Can tell that this guy isn't afraid of much, if anything. That's probably a HUGE selling point. When you can say... "Never worked on this kind of thing before; but it wouldn't hurt to take a look; and I know you're in a bind that could cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars." ... you're going to wind up getting a lot of glowing referrals.
This is funny lol. getting the rabbit out of the rabbit hole lol. Yea I watch this videos because its educational of how to do things properly or at least if you dont have the money. Those rentals he fixes always gives the cheap fix options which lets face it in a pandemic we have to be prepared and sometimes be saving where we can. Awesome video.
A handyman isn't a carpenter or a floor guy or a roofer or an hvac guy...he's all those things...a handyman is a problem solver. When someone hires a handyman they're looking for a problem to be solved. And as a HANDYMAN, to carry that title, you're promising to do your best to solve their problem. And you do a great job...there's allot to be learned from you, but the thing you do best in my eyes, is you don't cut corners...you finish the job top to bottom and don't leave until the job is done and then some. I appreciate you and the work you do. Thank you for filming it for people to see.
Hey Rich, can you try dryer sheets for the fogging? They work for anti static and sawdust
I just started following and understand how people just don't know what to do or who to call. I like your work and your ability to articulate it. I love the shirt, where did you get it?
I have learned a lot from you and really enjoy your videos. May I suggest a small magnetic bowl for screw nuts and bolts. The sanity you save May be your own
Tip for the fog is shaving cream. Basically buff it with shaving cream. Exact directions are on Google I'm sure but I do construction and it has worked for me.
Fun to know the stories with your clients.
keep videos like these going. I learn a lot from your videos.
I'm a maintenance tech and it help's me when I have question's. I don't know it all, you learn something new everyday. Thanks.
Good job on filming. I saw what you were doing all the time.
I shivered when you were bending the fan blade. they are always balanced. you could take out a motor if you get too far off. It all depends on the speed of the motor.
Like the way you started with handyman 101 , keep it going.
Much appreciate this video. Wasn't quite sure of the content of those roof fans. now I know. Thanks for your great content!
Finally someone that truly defines what it is that a handyman is all about. There is a stupid definition by the television networks that define it as a residential construction worker or general contractor called Handyman Challenge or Holmes something or other. The reality is he is not a handyman. A handyman can fix ANYTHING. Washing machines, bicycles, squirrels, in the pipe, certain automotive things, etc...
Great video, I didn't realize youtube had an algorithm that calculates engagement which involves likes and comments. Makes sense though. Leaving this comment purely based on that knowledge!
Great video. I use motorcycle glasses that have the rubber around the eye lenses. They have interchangeable tinted and clear lenses. I love these glasses. They work great while I’m working or riding. What was that yellow base you were using to pound out that vent housing?
How much did you charge for this job?
Minimum $500
Loved the rubber mallet!
"Had these for a couple hours aaaaand....they're fukcin' up.." 🤣😆😅
Great job. Being an old HVAC tech, I would have done the same thing, since time was of the essence.
Good work. Always come here for more knowledge on how to do things the right way
i LIKE HEARING ALL YOUR BACK STORIES, KEEP GOING. !!!
Excellent attention to detail
Well done Handy man. Great man!!