Your Handyman: How To Help Them Help You

If you are considering hiring a handyman, chances are there are a couple things around the house that really need to get done. It can be tough to keep track of each and ever project and the materials that will be needed. By making a list, you keep yourself organized and ensure that your helper knows exactly what needs to be done.

Go Room by Room

Bring paper and something to write with and walk through each room of your house. You can make a list for the handyman of the tasks for each room. Even if there is something that you aren't sure about, add it now and think about it later. If it helps, you can start at the left and work your way around until you are done.

When you leave a room, draw a line under those items and title the next section with the name of the room. When the he arrives, this list will give him a clear picture of just what you need done and where. It can also help him determine the amount of time that he will be working to get everything done.

Materials

Once the list is complete, it is time to go back through and jot down the materials that you will need for each job. While your he may be bringing some of his own supplies, you will need to choose things like curtains or ceiling fans if you want these things installed.

Take a day and gather everything that you will need. If you have the supplies available it is easier to just keep working instead of breaking to go to the store several times a day. Keeping all of the supplies together will make it easier for your handyman. He can go to the same place for all of the tools and parts that he will need.

Prioritize

With a list of tasks and the materials needed, you probably have a pretty good idea of how much work your handyman is going to be doing. Now it is time to choose which tasks are most important. If you have company coming in a week and they are going to be staying in the unfinished guest room, this may be something that you want to put on top of the list. Maybe all of the air filters need to be replaces, but those aren't really your top priority, so they can be done whenever.

A prioritized list make sure that you and the person helping you are on the same page. He can work without needed to ask a lot of questions or constantly find out what needs to be done next. You can rest assured because you know just what is being done and in what order, making all of the repairs and projects fit in with your busy schedule.

Really spend some time creating a list with detail and information. This can be one of the most important things that you do to prepare for a visit from the handyman.