handymen

Jacks of trades

Handymen is the plural of handyman, a person who does small repairs and maintenance tasks around a home or building.

A handyman handles jobs that don't require a licensed specialist—fixing leaky faucets, patching drywall, assembling furniture: We hired handymen to prep the rental units between tenants.

trades

contractor

Hired construction professional

electrician · painter · roofer · tiler · mason · glazier · landscaper · caretaker · custodian · groundskeeper

repairs

fix

Repair or solution

  • mendRestore after damage
  • patchMaterial covering damage
  • restoreReturn to earlier state

troubleshoot · service · maintenance · upkeep · overhaul · refurbish · recondition · tune-up · adjustment · replacement

skills

craftsmanship

Skill in making objects

competence · ingenuity · resourcefulness · precision · versatility · adaptability · jack-of-all-trades · multitasker · all-rounder · problem-solving

tools

toolbox

Container for implements

wrench · pliers · saw · level · ladder · power-tools · cordless · workbench · sandpaper · flashlight

projects

renovation

Restoring to good condition

carpentry · painting · tiling · plumbing · electrical · drywall · insulation · weatherproofing · flooring · fencing

Categories
Opposites
skill breadth

handymenspecialists

Focused field authorities

experts · master craftsmen · professionals · tradesmen · electricians

competence/capability

handymenbunglers

Those who fail clumsily

incompetents · amateurs · klutzes · hacks · botchers

physical approach

handymenbruisers

Large intimidating people

destroyers · brutes · demolition crews · vandals · breakers

Phrases
Family

handyman

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G