If you want to break into handyman work but don’t yet have a garage full of tools — don’t worry. You can still get started by being resourceful, building slowly, and focusing on jobs that require little up front.
Here’s how to start smart.
Step 1: Choose Tool-Light Jobs
Some services don’t require much gear — mounting curtain rods, assembling furniture, swapping out showerheads. You can often use what clients already have or rent/borrow to begin.
Step 2: Practice and Build Confidence
Work on your own place or ask a neighbor if they need a hand. Use that time to figure out what tools you actually need — instead of guessing and overspending.
Step 3: Build a Strong Online Presence
Your website should show who you are, what you offer, and make it easy to contact you. Even with minimal experience, a clean website builds trust.
You can use this to launch quickly:
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Step 4: Use Your First Jobs to Reinvest
As you start booking paid work, reinvest in essential tools that match the jobs you’re doing most. Grow smart, and stay lean.
You don’t need to wait for the perfect setup. Start with what you have, keep improving, and grow one job at a time.
