Handyman
/ˈhændimæn/noun
A person who repairs and maintains houses, gardening, electronics etc.
My sink was leaking, so I hired a handyman to fix it.
Often appears as...
- hire a handyman
- find a handyman
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Repair Expertise
A handyman usually has practical skills to fix common household problems.
When our door hinge broke, the handyman fixed it in no time.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Professional
A handyman may not have formal qualifications like a licensed plumber or electrician.
For wiring issues, you might prefer a licensed electrician over a handyman.
Pro Tip 3/3Versatile Services
A handyman can often handle a variety of tasks, not just one type of repair.
The handyman we hired did both the painting and the deck repairs.
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craftsmantechnics
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