“Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us” (Romans 12: 4-6).
Hey guys, I thought about this the other day and was really pressed to follow through with it. A lot of us have purchased homes and have performed numerous “handyman” jobs. While we all can’t be as handy as Jeff Brown, some of us our “handier” than others. With that in mind, I have a few observations: (1) guys in general are terrible about asking for help with something and (2) most guys are hesitant to ask to borrow something.
I’d really like to overcome these gender weaknesses together. What I propose is…a HANDYMAN CENTER.
(1) List your skill-set
(2) List some jobs you’ve done in the past 12 months for which you could serve as a resource to share tips
(3) List jobs/skill-set you’d like to learn
(4) List tools you have you DON’T MIND lending out
The trick is the presentation. Instead of us guys asking for help, just check and see if there’s anyone with the desire to learn and help with your upcoming project (in otherwords, instead of asking for help, you’re granting it). Likewise, instead of feeling awkward about asking to borrow something, if its on the database, they’ve already said “yes”.
If someone has an upcoming project, post it on the HANDYMAN CENTER so that poeple know about it (it might save you some heartache and cash). The idea behind this is that I’d hate to be sitting at home watching a movie while my buddy is up in his attic or down in his crawl-space busting his tail and getting frustrated.
“Let us get frustrated together” - Jason.
Jason Kelley
706-247-4530
(1) Skill-set:
plumbing
electrical
carpentry
painting
landscaping
audio/video installation
(2) Recent Jobs:
Install ceiling fan
Install bathroom exhaust fan/light
Replace old tank water heater with tankless water heater (re-wire and re-plumb)
Install water filitration system
Insulate piping in crawl space
Lay flooring in attic
Install garbage disposal
Complete audio (7.1) and video in-wall installation
Replace Sump pump
(3) Desired skill-set
Tiling
Roofing/shingles
Simple automotive
(4) Available tools
Various plumbing tools
I have lots of small tools for use with my skill-sets (not many power tools)
Chet Boyd 3
202-8977
(1) Skill Set
minor plumbing
painting
simple carpentry
simple automotive
tiling
landscaping
(2) Recent Jobs
Floor Tile
painting rooms
installed ceiling fan…but hmmm…light quit working recently
replaced sink trap
brake pads
brake bleeding
radiator replacement
(3) Desired Skill set
very afraid to answer this question…let me think on it
(4) Available tools
10” simple miter saw (for small jobs like trim)
some painting supplies
some tile supplies
basic tools - just call and ask
drill
reciprocating saw
ratchet set
walk behind lawnmower
car jack
jack stands
brake bleeding kit
“He has shown you, O man, what is good:
And what does the LORD require of you?
But to do justly,
To love mercy,
And to walk humbly with your God.”
James Miller
706-614-0330
Skill Set:
Tile work
Framing
Minor electrical (new light switch and fixture)
Installing hardwood floors (pergo and prefinished)
Decking (not so much the design as the labor)
Designing and planning
Recent projects:
Complete bathroom remodel (tile, framed new wall, vent fan, recessed lighting)
Desired Skill:
Minor Automotive
Tools:
10” Miter saw
Corded drill (tops a cordless any day in power - Matt Moore can confirm…learned it from him)
(probably more, but I’ll have to look through and see)
*I am still limited in how much I can do physically, but please don’t be afraid to call and ask.
if anyone does gutter work we are wanting to put gutters up… :) apparently its pretty easy but Anthony wont find me on a big ole ladder holding a bunch of gutter thingys… shesh! :) This is an AWESOME idea Jason!
Jeff Brown
Home 706.543-0248
Cell 706.296-0917
Work 706.549-3300 xt140
(Jason you are too kind, I am humbled..)
SKILL SET
Design and layout
Framing and decking
Concrete work
Brick and Block work
Welding -Mig, Tig Stick, Oxy-Acetelene
Machine work (turning and milling)
Electrical wiring and installation.
Electronics (limited) and soldering
Plumbing- plastic copper galv and cast iron
A/C (limited)
Tile
Roofing
Siding
Doors and windows
A/V wired and wireless networking and computers
Automotive
Brakes
Engines
basic troubleshooting
Hacker body work
Tree removal (not insured!!)
Painting and sheetrock.
RECENT JOBS
Electrical, Plumbing, A/C current house.
Install steel entry doors
Replace timing belt and tensioner Trooper
Replace window in Explorer
Rebuild 2 commer. Espresso machines and install
Build and install timer relay for above
DESIRED SKILL SET
Anything and everything new or different.
Be Bold, if it isn’t working now, what have you got to loose?
TOOLS
Drills
Grinders- 6”, 4”, cut off wheel
Air Compressor (not really portable)
Arc Welder (not really portable)
Assorted clamps
Pressure washer (see Chet)
Radial arm saw 10”
Miter/Chop and circular saw
Jigsaw and Recip saw
Multmeters and soldering equip.
Assorted prybars up to 6 ft.
Most hand tools SAE and Metric
drills taps dies (limited)
Come-a-Long (10 ft) and log chain.
Assorted shovels, hoes etc.
Wheel barrow
Pickup truck (by appt only)
Chain saw (small electric)
If you don’t see it ask, it’s probably here somewhere or I can get it.
Summary for Jeff Brown:
If you don’t like your house, I can design and build you another one.
If you are bored, I can take your car apart and put it back together for you.
OK… Can’t believe I have to follow up Jeff Brown.
Here goes:
Anthony Pepin
706-614-7406
SKILL SET
Minor carpentry
and minor plumbing
Some automotive
painting
Pretty much any kind of grunt work
RECENT JOBS
landscaping
painting
and my mind is pretty much drawing a blank as to anything else at the moment
TO LEARN
I’ll pretty much be up for anything. You might have to give me a minute but 9 times out of 10, I can figure it out and if nothing else, I (suprisingly) really enjoy manual labor so don’t hesitate to call.
TOOLS
screwdriver, hammer, wrench, ax, shovel, and TWO MASSIVE GUNS if needed!!!!!! Otherwise, I’ll be borrowing from y’all.
Okay…so this doesn’t exactly follow suit….but I thought I’d throw this out there if anyone needs help or wants to learn: (The only reason I’m posting this is because these things can cost up to $15 each, every time they are done at the vet).
ANIMAL SKILL SET:
Clipping nails (cat and dog)
Medicallly cleaing ears
Administering meds to unwilling pets
Expressing anal glands in dogs(I can’t believe I’m admitting I can do this)
Induce vomitting if animal eats a toxin
Deworming (mostly for puppies and kittens)
RECENT JOBS:
These are all things that I do for my pets at home, when needed. I was medically trained and certified to do them.
TO LEARN:
I’d be up to learning how to lay a brick path in our backyard.
And learn how to properly plant a tree. We’ve had a tree-casualty.
TOOLS:
Ear cleaning solution for dogs and cats
Cat and dog nail clippers
Dosing syringes/ pill administers
Veterinary Handbook (with lists of toxic plants and household items)
Ya’ll, this is awesome! Matt and I usually call my dad when we need some help, but he is two hours away and is getting older (in terms of doing heavy duty work). We don’t have a very extensive skill set, but we’re happy to lend a hand however we can! I’ll let Matt post his skill set, etc. My skills are more in the area of computers if anyone is interested in that kind of service! - Emily
Bryan Chasteen
678-978-4787
(1) Skill-set:
minor plumbing and electrical
computer software
minor mechanics
some roofing
(2) Recent Jobs:
install vinyl tile
repair toilet
Install exterior porch light
install ceiling fan
repair ceiling fan
(3) Desired skill-set
painting
(4) Available tools
small amount of electrical and plumbing tools
Ben Schill(405)924-0326
(1) Skills:
nunchuck
bow hunting
computerhacking
drywall- hanging, taping, bedding, texture(Did for 7 years)
trim
minor framing
automotive..
A little bit of everything in construction
(2) I haven’t done many jobs in the past 12 months other than maybe lay some sod. I did construction for about 7 or 8 years so I did a little bit of everything. I mainly did drywall so I would say I am expert at that, unfortunately.
(3) I would like to put in some sort of patio out back this summer. I don’t have much experience with this other than decking. I also need to install a disposal which will require putting in an electrical outlet.
(4)Tools:
Banjo(drywall taping tool not the musical instrument), general dywall tools, miter box, reciprocating saw, skil saw, orbital sander, impact wrench, chain saw, gas hedge trimmer(I have an electric one someone can have), various handtools, hi-lift jack, car ramps, various other painting tools. I am planning on getting a air compressor and nail guns soon but don’t have it available yet.
We have a lot of skills on here.
How about some moving skills - see the unloading a truck post!
Thanks much,
c3
“He has shown you, O man, what is good:
And what does the LORD require of you?
But to do justly,
To love mercy,
And to walk humbly with your God.”