new to the villages

[Rinkerbert]

so i have been here for about 3 months now and am trying to figure out what to do with my time. i’m recently retired and do not golf. it seems though all of my neighbors have learned how handy i am and i have been doing a lot of small projects for them. i’m considering opening a very inexpensive handyman service and i read i do not require a license for projects under $500.00. my question is would you consider hiring a handyman who is uninsured? i’m not looking to make this a big business just looking to keep busy

[Cupcake57]

so i have been here for about 3 months now and am trying to figure out what to do with my time. i’m recently retired and do not golf. it seems though all of my neighbors have learned how handy i am and i have been doing a lot of small projects for them. i’m considering opening a very inexpensive handyman service and i read i do not require a license for projects under $500.00. my question is would you consider hiring a handyman who is uninsured? i’m not looking to make this a big business just looking to keep busy
Oh gee, the handymen I've hired before should have had insurance? never crossed my mind. Maybe if I had them doing dangerous stuff, but hanging shelves, swapping out light fixtures, seem pretty low risk. Maybe I'm naive. Look at the recreation newspaper for clubs that interest you, and hang out at your nearest rec center-there is always someone to talk to. Welcome.

[MrFlorida]

Lots of people here need help with small projects, hanging pictures, changing light bulbs etc.... Not really making it a business, just being a good neighbor....wink wink...

[DAVES]

so i have been here for about 3 months now and am trying to figure out what to do with my time. i’m recently retired and do not golf. it seems though all of my neighbors have learned how handy i am and i have been doing a lot of small projects for them. i’m considering opening a very inexpensive handyman service and i read i do not require a license for projects under $500.00. my question is would you consider hiring a handyman who is uninsured? i’m not looking to make this a big business just looking to keep busy

Quality work cheap. I am surprised you do not have people pounding on your door. Insurance?
Beware if you are charging, you are a business and liable for damages. Insurance, often asked. Paying for insurance means you have a company accepting the risk or part of it.
No insurance does not mean no risk. It means self insured. Damage caused and the customer will go after YOUR assets.

[Gpsma]

Guy i now was in your same situation. He was handy and could do minor handyman work. So he started doing it. Finally had to stop because it got to a fulltime job.
People here need help on many minor household repairs.
You will do fine.

[BrianL99]

so i have been here for about 3 months now and am trying to figure out what to do with my time. i’m recently retired and do not golf. it seems though all of my neighbors have learned how handy i am and i have been doing a lot of small projects for them. i’m considering opening a very inexpensive handyman service and i read i do not require a license for projects under $500.00. my question is would you consider hiring a handyman who is uninsured? i’m not looking to make this a big business just looking to keep busy

People in The Villages are obsessed with the question "are you licensed & insured". They seem to think it makes them look sophisticated or particularly savvy.

It's absurd and ridiculous.

Any place you have 125,000+ seniors, there's a need for people who can do odd jobs around a home. If you're any good, you'll end up with no retirement time and be working more hours than before you retired.

[Smalley]

so i have been here for about 3 months now and am trying to figure out what to do with my time. i’m recently retired and do not golf. it seems though all of my neighbors have learned how handy i am and i have been doing a lot of small projects for them. i’m considering opening a very inexpensive handyman service and i read i do not require a license for projects under $500.00. my question is would you consider hiring a handyman who is uninsured? i’m not looking to make this a big business just looking to keep busy
Welcome to The Villages! We are also new.....5 months. It's now time for us (after all the work of moving in) to join some clubs and try to make some friends. Other posters have also given you this good advice. As for the handyman part-time job, it's a great idea. The need is here and many villagers want some part time work to add structure to their schedules and avoid boredom. Please send your work info once it's set up.

[Bjeanj]

Agree. I wouldn’t hire someone unless they had insurance. If they do a terrible job or have an accident and damage something, I would want to sue them for the damages. He could certainly self-insure, but he’d better have the resources to back it up.

[rhood]

Agree. I wouldn’t hire someone unless they had insurance. If they do a terrible job or have an accident and damage something, I would want to sue them for the damages. He could certainly self-insure, but he’d better have the resources to back it up.

I wouldn’t work for you !

[Pairadocs]

so i have been here for about 3 months now and am trying to figure out what to do with my time. i’m recently retired and do not golf. it seems though all of my neighbors have learned how handy i am and i have been doing a lot of small projects for them. i’m considering opening a very inexpensive handyman service and i read i do not require a license for projects under $500.00. my question is would you consider hiring a handyman who is uninsured? i’m not looking to make this a big business just looking to keep busy

Send me a message, you can start at my house next week ! All kinds of little jobs.

[Toymeister]

so i have been here for about 3 months now and am trying to figure out what to do with my time. i’m recently retired and do not golf. it seems though all of my neighbors have learned how handy i am and i have been doing a lot of small projects for them. i’m considering opening a very inexpensive handyman service and i read i do not require a license for projects under $500.00. my question is would you consider hiring a handyman who is uninsured? i’m not looking to make this a big business just looking to keep busy

I'm in the business at your proposed level and I routinely get calls. People don't have: the tools; the skills; the strength or the interest to DIY.

[Dusty_Star]

I am interested in hiring you, if you decide to go ahead, please message me.

[lisahathy]

I personally would not care if you were uninsured to do small jobs. There’s a great need for your services here.

[Bjeanj]

I wouldn’t work for you !

Works for me. :laugh:
He asked; I answered.

[Michael 61]

I’ve hired Toymeister! He is great - assembled furniture for me that was delivered unassembled (directions were lacking and the job was above my skill level) - He did outstanding work, was punctual and he a real nice guy - I highly recommend, and will use him again!

[AnneD]

Yes, I would use someone that a friend recommended even if he wasn’t licensed and insured

[Joecool]

You should try a lot of different clubs at least one time period learn to play Mexican train domino's. Try bachi try one of the water sports like water volleyball or robots get into the village's lifestyle and check out some of the remote control activities softball whatever you're capable of remember to do something physical every week Or as often as you can to keep the muscle that you have there are so many fun things here to do you should never be bored.

[bowlingal]

dip your toes into the water by advertising on Nextdoor.com You will get a feel for what is needed here. Lots of widows need help for a multitude of small tasks.

[me4vt]

Send me a message, you can start at my house next week ! All kinds of little jobs.
Now that’s the way to Advertise! Please forgive if I upset anyone for Posting this comment…..

[moerman]

so i have been here for about 3 months now and am trying to figure out what to do with my time. i’m recently retired and do not golf. it seems though all of my neighbors have learned how handy i am and i have been doing a lot of small projects for them. i’m considering opening a very inexpensive handyman service and i read i do not require a license for projects under $500.00. my question is would you consider hiring a handyman who is uninsured? i’m not looking to make this a big business just looking to keep busy

Yes, I would hire you — no problem

[moerman]

Yes, I would hire you — no problem.

[skippy05]

The newest McD's in The Villages could use you as an employee or Manager. Their service is horrible thus far. You'd be busy, making some income, and helping the Community all at the same time.

[OhioBuckeye]

I would think most people would welcome someone like you, personally I think most businesses take advantage of the seniors there. I had a neighbor that wanted 8 tiny bushes moved about 1 ft. a so called handyman wanted $2,000. Maybe it would be worth it if the soil was solid clay but the soil was 99.9% sand, you only had to push a shovel in the ground one or 2 times to get a hole. The owner did all 8 in an hr. to hr. & a half. So I would say you should go for it!

[Waltergh]

Why not offer services to a church in need. Oxford Assembly of God has a DIY (Do It Yourself) group that meets every Wednesday and offers their time helping repair, install or replace items around the church. It’s also a great way to meet people, fellowship and give back to God. I’m sure churches all over are in need of these services as well. :welcome:

[birdawg]

Actually if you get hurt on a customer’s property working, you could sue them. And the customer’s insurance would be responsible

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Agree. I wouldn’t hire someone unless they had insurance. If they do a terrible job or have an accident and damage something, I would want to sue them for the damages. He could certainly self-insure, but he’d better have the resources to back it up. I’ve had some pretty good handy men over the years , if I ever asked them for insurance , I would NEVER SEE THEM AGAIN

[Sorrento19]

so i have been here for about 3 months now and am trying to figure out what to do with my time. i’m recently retired and do not golf. it seems though all of my neighbors have learned how handy i am and i have been doing a lot of small projects for them. i’m considering opening a very inexpensive handyman service and i read i do not require a license for projects under $500.00. my question is would you consider hiring a handyman who is uninsured? i’m not looking to make this a big business just looking to keep busy

Personally I would never hire a repairman without being bonded and insured. Opening a can of worms..

[mvbird]

I’ve hired Toymeister! He is great - assembled furniture for me that was delivered unassembled (directions were lacking and the job was above my skill level) - He did outstanding work, was punctual and he a real nice guy - I highly recommend, and will use him again!

So why the grumpy picture ?

[Villages Kahuna]

There are more than 3,000 clubs of every shape, size and variety. Not being able to find anything to do in The Villages is laughable on its face.

[jimjamuser]

so i have been here for about 3 months now and am trying to figure out what to do with my time. i’m recently retired and do not golf. it seems though all of my neighbors have learned how handy i am and i have been doing a lot of small projects for them. i’m considering opening a very inexpensive handyman service and i read i do not require a license for projects under $500.00. my question is would you consider hiring a handyman who is uninsured? i’m not looking to make this a big business just looking to keep busy
You might be interested in the woodworking hobby shop in the Villages. There are so many clubs and activities that it is almost IMPOSSIBLE NOT to find one that is interesting. If you feel a need to do handyman work, you might start a cashless service that involves bartering and trading skills. That way you may be able to eliminate the insurance and licenses part of starting a business.

[OhioBuckeye]

This is very true also what if you damage something on the peoples property, I would think to be safe I would protect yourself & get some Ins. to protect your. But in todays world it could be expensive!

[Rwatson1]

This is very true also what if you damage something on the peoples property, I would think to be safe I would protect yourself & get some Ins. to protect your. But in todays world it could be expensive!

Not trying to derail the other person's thread,. But I also do handyman work. I am retired from the villages. I treat people fair and do good work at fair prices. If anyone needs anything I certainly would like to help. Thanks

[midiwiz]

so i have been here for about 3 months now and am trying to figure out what to do with my time. i’m recently retired and do not golf. it seems though all of my neighbors have learned how handy i am and i have been doing a lot of small projects for them. i’m considering opening a very inexpensive handyman service and i read i do not require a license for projects under $500.00. my question is would you consider hiring a handyman who is uninsured? i’m not looking to make this a big business just looking to keep busy

the insurance isn't that expensive, good friend on the east coast is one and is insured he pays less than $150 a year for the insurance