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.
Hired construction professional
- tradespersonSkilled manual laborer
- carpenterTimber construction tradesperson
- plumberWater system tradesperson
- electricianWiring installation specialist
painter · roofer · tiler · mason · glazier · landscaper · caretaker · custodian
Repair or solution
- mendRestore after damage
- patchMaterial covering damage
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- troubleshootIdentify and fix faults
service · maintenance · upkeep · overhaul · refurbish · recondition · tune-up · adjustment
Skill in making objects
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- competenceAdequate ability to function
ingenuity · resourcefulness · precision · versatility · adaptability · jack-of-all-trades · multitasker · all-rounder
Container for implements
- drillHole-boring device
- hammerTool for striking nails
- screwdriverTool for turning fasteners
- wrenchTool for turning fasteners
pliers · saw · level · ladder · power-tools · cordless · workbench · sandpaper
Restoring to good condition
- remodelingAltering existing structures
- installationProcess of putting in
- woodworkingCraft of shaping lumber
- carpentryWood construction trade
painting · tiling · plumbing · electrical · drywall · insulation · weatherproofing · flooring
contractor
Hired construction professional
- tradespersonSkilled manual laborer
- carpenterTimber construction tradesperson
- plumberWater system tradesperson
electrician · painter · roofer · tiler · mason · glazier · landscaper · caretaker · custodian · groundskeeper
fix
Repair or solution
troubleshoot · service · maintenance · upkeep · overhaul · refurbish · recondition · tune-up · adjustment · replacement
craftsmanship
Skill in making objects
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- proficiencySkilled performance level
competence · ingenuity · resourcefulness · precision · versatility · adaptability · jack-of-all-trades · multitasker · all-rounder · problem-solving
toolbox
Container for implements
- drillHole-boring device
- hammerTool for striking nails
- screwdriverTool for turning fasteners
wrench · pliers · saw · level · ladder · power-tools · cordless · workbench · sandpaper · flashlight
renovation
Restoring to good condition
- remodelingAltering existing structures
- installationProcess of putting in
- woodworkingCraft of shaping lumber
carpentry · painting · tiling · plumbing · electrical · drywall · insulation · weatherproofing · flooring · fencing
- service tradesmaintenance workers, maintenance crew, service workers, repairmen, janitors
- small businessesbakery, restaurant, salon, boutique, florist
- contractorsgeneral contractors, electricians, plumbers, painters, carpenters
- Taskersfreelancers, gig workers, contractors, temps, helpers
- caretakerscaretaker, caretakers, caregiver, guardian, minder
- laborerslaborers, day laborer, day labourer, day laborers, manual worker
handymenspecialists
Focused field authorities
experts · master craftsmen · professionals · tradesmen · electricians
handymenbunglers
Those who fail clumsily
incompetents · amateurs · klutzes · hacks · botchers
handymenbruisers
Large intimidating people
destroyers · brutes · demolition crews · vandals · breakers
- handyman specialsProperties needing significant repairs
- handyman's specialProperty sold as-is, needs repairs