Larwyn wrote:I do a lot of odd jobs, mostly for the little old retired widows around here. I do not take on many jobs that a real contractor would be able to do for a reasonable price. I do the best work I can for the least money I can as the main goal of my little "business" is to help my wife pay the bills and help the old folks out with the everyday chores. Changing water filters, replacing weather stripping, that kind of thing. I did install a new microwave/range hood for a lady a couple of days ago because she wanted a microwave with a trun table, she insisted that I haul off the old one which was working fine so with that and the flat rate I charged for the install I came out of that one well paid. I once replaced an attic ladder (stair), that is one job I will never again do alone, I got it done but it is a killer for one person, even with a scafold and a block and tackle, didn't charge near enough for that one.
Yeah, attic ladders are a b--ch.
What kind of prices do you charge, if you don't mind me asking? You can PM if you don't want to put it on the thread.
There are a lot of handymen around here -- I get their flyers on my door. So, it may be worthwhile, but may be too much competition.
I am looking at doing an "errand service" that I could market in the rich part of my county, where the multi-million dollar homes are -- and there are lots of them. I live in one of the richest counties in Texas (on the wrong side of the tracks, though).
Anyone done an errand service?
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by Mightydog » Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:10 pm 
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