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How to become a Handyman in NOVA
Posted by:
Spock
()
Date: May 23, 2010 10:32PM
Hey people,
I'm looking at leaving my office job behind and pick up a hammer and tools and start building homes, repairing homes and whatnot. The thing is, I'm 29 and the only work I've been doing lately is boring TPS-like duties. How can I break into this new industry, legitimately (as in not at the 7-11 with my other essays?)
Thanks,
live long and prosper
I'm looking at leaving my office job behind and pick up a hammer and tools and start building homes, repairing homes and whatnot. The thing is, I'm 29 and the only work I've been doing lately is boring TPS-like duties. How can I break into this new industry, legitimately (as in not at the 7-11 with my other essays?)
Thanks,
live long and prosper
Re: How to become a Handyman in NOVA
Posted by:
Xindi
()
Date: May 23, 2010 11:28PM
Do you have experience on NX-class starships? How often do you perform deck-wiring repair? Have you dealt with Photonic torpedo adjustment?
Re: How to become a Handyman in NOVA
Posted by:
Effie
()
Date: May 24, 2010 12:18AM
You need to get a business license and then any other licenses or certification from the county. You may also need to do an apprentice with some contractor first.
The other factor you should be aware of is that there are tons of handyman in Northern VA.
The other factor you should be aware of is that there are tons of handyman in Northern VA.
Re: How to become a Handyman in NOVA
Posted by:
Spock
()
Date: May 24, 2010 12:23AM
Well I'm not looking to start my own business just yet. Maybe get my foot in the door with some company, and go from there. Suggestions?
Re: How to become a Handyman in NOVA
Posted by:
Effie
()
Date: May 24, 2010 12:25AM
Washington Post classifieds
Re: How to become a Handyman in NOVA
Posted by:
Mr. Albert Lowe
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Date: May 24, 2010 01:50AM
Don't Home Depot and Lowe's hire contracters to install stuff?
Take course through County Adult education to bone up for certification and ask the instructors for idears about jobs
I still hate HD but their gotdamn stock is doing better than Lowe's and HD seems to be on a safer growth pattern than Lowe's these days still eff you HD
Anyone have any thoughts on CASE construction of Falls Church?
Take course through County Adult education to bone up for certification and ask the instructors for idears about jobs
I still hate HD but their gotdamn stock is doing better than Lowe's and HD seems to be on a safer growth pattern than Lowe's these days still eff you HD
Anyone have any thoughts on CASE construction of Falls Church?
Re: How to become a Handyman in NOVA
Posted by:
eesh
()
Date: May 24, 2010 06:43AM
Ask graymoose1. He has said he runs a handyman business.
Re: How to become a Handyman in NOVA
Posted by:
496
()
Date: May 24, 2010 08:52AM
Stand in front of any 7-11.
Re: How to become a Handyman in NOVA
Posted by:
contractors license
()
Date: May 24, 2010 09:06AM
you need to be registered with the state to be a contractor - contact DPOR: http://www.dpor.virginia.gov
you only need a business license in ffxco if you make more than 10k/year
you only need a business license in ffxco if you make more than 10k/year
Re: How to become a Handyman in NOVA
Posted by:
Homey
()
Date: May 24, 2010 10:55AM
WTF u triin 2b
mike homes? eh?
mike homes? eh?
Re: How to become a Handyman in NOVA
Posted by:
Dur
()
Date: May 24, 2010 11:40AM
You mean "Holmes", homey.
Re: How to become a Handyman in NOVA
Posted by:
Elle Diabla
()
Date: May 24, 2010 12:31PM
Spock Wrote:
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> Hey people,
> I'm looking at leaving my office job behind and
> pick up a hammer and tools and start building
> homes, repairing homes and whatnot. The thing is,
> I'm 29 and the only work I've been doing lately is
> boring TPS-like duties. How can I break into this
> new industry, legitimately (as in not at the 7-11
> with my other essays?)
>
> Thanks,
> live long and prosper
good luck with that. Carpentry, unless you've been part of a prosperous business for years, is being choked out due to you guessed it, the economy.
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> Hey people,
> I'm looking at leaving my office job behind and
> pick up a hammer and tools and start building
> homes, repairing homes and whatnot. The thing is,
> I'm 29 and the only work I've been doing lately is
> boring TPS-like duties. How can I break into this
> new industry, legitimately (as in not at the 7-11
> with my other essays?)
>
> Thanks,
> live long and prosper
good luck with that. Carpentry, unless you've been part of a prosperous business for years, is being choked out due to you guessed it, the economy.
Re: How to become a Handyman in NOVA
Posted by:
WashingTone-Locian
()
Date: May 24, 2010 12:35PM
Elle Diabla Wrote:
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>
>
> good luck with that. Carpentry, unless you've been
> part of a prosperous business for years, is being
> choked out due to you guessed it, the economy.
You have all those unemployed construction workers doing handyman-type work already. The OP needs to re-think this whole thing.
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http://bible.cc/1_corinthians/13-11.htm
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>
>
> good luck with that. Carpentry, unless you've been
> part of a prosperous business for years, is being
> choked out due to you guessed it, the economy.
You have all those unemployed construction workers doing handyman-type work already. The OP needs to re-think this whole thing.
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http://bible.cc/1_corinthians/13-11.htm
Re: How to become a Handyman in NOVA
Posted by:
LC
()
Date: May 24, 2010 12:47PM
Hate to break it to the OP, but the job has been filled.
Re: How to become a Handyman in NOVA
Posted by:
graymoose1
()
Date: May 24, 2010 02:24PM
eesh Wrote:
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> Ask graymoose1. He has said he runs a handyman
> business.
Yes I do have a handyman business
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W.W.S.D. what would Scooby Doo
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> Ask graymoose1. He has said he runs a handyman
> business.
Yes I do have a handyman business
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W.W.S.D. what would Scooby Doo
Re: How to become a Handyman in NOVA
Posted by:
Hamburgler
()
Date: May 24, 2010 03:00PM
I think the guy is looking to become more seasoned at home repairs. Something the economy has played a part in as well as forcing contracting companies to hit the fan too.
Ideas for places to get hands on training I guess?
Ideas for places to get hands on training I guess?
Re: How to become a Handyman in NOVA
Posted by:
HDorLow
()
Date: May 24, 2010 05:59PM
Now I know people on this forum hate Home Depot, BUT....
Doesn't Home Depot, or Lowe's for that matter, train their employees on crap like that?
Doesn't Home Depot, or Lowe's for that matter, train their employees on crap like that?
Re: How to become a Handyman in NOVA
Posted by:
NOVAman
()
Date: June 01, 2010 08:57PM
Probably the biggest qualification is to be an illegal immigrant and work for dirt cheap. Oh and you can't speak english either
Re: How to become a Handyman in NOVA
Posted by:
Handyman Edge
()
Date: June 04, 2010 02:52AM
I have written many articles on how to start a handyman business at http://handymanedge.com if you are interested.
Re: How to become a Handyman in NOVA
Posted by:
MrMephisto
()
Date: June 04, 2010 09:36AM
Step 1: Be a man
Step 2: Become handy
Step 3: ????
Step 4: PROFIT!
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Step 2: Become handy
Step 3: ????
Step 4: PROFIT!
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13 4826 0948 82695 25847. Yes.
Re: How to become a Handyman in NOVA
Posted by:
Nova Eyes
()
Date: July 09, 2014 11:48AM
Step 5: live in NOVA
Steo 6: keep your yap shut about laxy government people while you're on the job
Steo 6: keep your yap shut about laxy government people while you're on the job
Re: How to become a Handyman in NOVA
Posted by:
Sarek
()
Date: July 09, 2014 01:51PM
Spock Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Hey people,
> I'm looking at leaving my office job behind and
> pick up a hammer and tools and start building
> homes, repairing homes and whatnot. The thing is,
> I'm 29 and the only work I've been doing lately is
> boring TPS-like duties. How can I break into this
> new industry, legitimately (as in not at the 7-11
> with my other essays?)
>
> Thanks,
> live long and prosper
Spock my half breed son, get a real job and stop pestering the humans.
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> Hey people,
> I'm looking at leaving my office job behind and
> pick up a hammer and tools and start building
> homes, repairing homes and whatnot. The thing is,
> I'm 29 and the only work I've been doing lately is
> boring TPS-like duties. How can I break into this
> new industry, legitimately (as in not at the 7-11
> with my other essays?)
>
> Thanks,
> live long and prosper
Spock my half breed son, get a real job and stop pestering the humans.
Re: How to become a Handyman in NOVA
Posted by:
VKHCP
()
Date: July 09, 2014 05:32PM
Effie Wrote:
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> You need to get a business license and then any
> other licenses or certification from the county.
> You may also need to do an apprentice with some
> contractor first.
>
> The other factor you should be aware of is that
> there are tons of handyman in Northern VA.
fx co will hire their kids before you even if your qualified
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> You need to get a business license and then any
> other licenses or certification from the county.
> You may also need to do an apprentice with some
> contractor first.
>
> The other factor you should be aware of is that
> there are tons of handyman in Northern VA.
come to mama sucker - give us your money
fx co will hire their kids before you even if your qualified
Re: How to become a Handyman in NOVA
Posted by:
LetsRock
()
Date: July 09, 2014 05:59PM
Spock Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Hey people,
> I'm looking at leaving my office job behind and
> pick up a hammer and tools and start building
> homes, repairing homes and whatnot. The thing is,
> I'm 29 and the only work I've been doing lately is
> boring TPS-like duties. How can I break into this
> new industry, legitimately (as in not at the 7-11
> with my other essays?)
>
> Thanks,
> live long and prosper
Stand in front of 7-Eleven or Home Depot like the rest of the wetbacks. You will stick out like a sore thumb if you are white.
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> Hey people,
> I'm looking at leaving my office job behind and
> pick up a hammer and tools and start building
> homes, repairing homes and whatnot. The thing is,
> I'm 29 and the only work I've been doing lately is
> boring TPS-like duties. How can I break into this
> new industry, legitimately (as in not at the 7-11
> with my other essays?)
>
> Thanks,
> live long and prosper
Stand in front of 7-Eleven or Home Depot like the rest of the wetbacks. You will stick out like a sore thumb if you are white.