The COVID -19 Pandemic has affected the world in ways that no one anticipated. All over the world businesses are shut down, shipping is delayed and life is full of uncertainties.  People are scared that they or their loved ones will get the virus. How they are going to feed their families and pay their bills with no job. When this is over will the economy pick up and will they have jobs to go back to. People are re evaluating their lives and deciding that they are not going work for minimum wages any more while the rich continue to get richer. House prices have shot up beyond the reach of ..read more

There’s a maxim in business that goes… “Find and lock into your ideal clients.” Who are my ideal clients then? People who understand that any handyman worth his salt will have to be booked in advance, not called up at the last minute. People who are willing to pay a fair price for an outstanding job. People who can fully appreciate my expertise and are happy to leave me alone to get on with the job in hand. My ideal clients are also those that are loyal to my company, frequently use or buy my services, and are likely to recommend me to their friends and colleagues. In short, peo ..read more

A referral you give to The Ancaster Handyman is the best compliment you can give for a job well done. When you say to someone “I had Stan The Ancaster Handyman do some work for me and he did a great job. If you need anything done around your house you should hire him.” That person is likely to call me rather than searching for someone else. Having people give a referral of a business to family and friends is necessary to even exist in today’s marketplace. All business have to be constantly generating a supply of new customers. And that means having to undertake extensive and costly market ..read more

Repair or Replace? Do you often have that question when things break around your home? Some things are easy to repair and other things can end up being a major expense. An example would be a toilet is running all the time so you would just replace the flapper to repair it not replace the toilet. On the other hand, if one of the doors of your custom kitchen cupboards was damaged and you would want to repair it to look as good as the rest of the cupboards.  If you couldn’t just buy a new door you might have to find a cabinet maker to make a new custom door or replace all the doors. Email St ..read more

Fix It !! Many of my clients call me Mr. Fix It, “the Fix It Handyman”. Do you have something that you need to be fixed? Are you having trouble finding someone who will come and do a small job? Send me an email explaining your dilemma and I will get back to you with a time when I can come and fix it for you.  If it can be fixed I am the one who will know how. People call me with their problems and I have the time and the skill to fix it for them. If we confirm a date and a time I put it in my date book and I will show up when I say I will. I don’t believe in making work, I am to ..read more

This is how I am different from other handymen? Quality work above and beyond your expectations every time, on time every time and professional friendly service.  Customer trust are my top priorities. You can always trust me to do it right. I’m not interested in just making a quick buck and rushing on to the next customer, I’m more interested in building lasting relationships with clients that understand the value of having a good handyman. I’m interested in developing a true Win/Win between my clients and myself. That’s how I am different from other handymen. You see, I actually enjoy th ..read more

Exterior Door Do you have an exterior door that needs to be installed? Many people would consider an exterior door installation a two-person job. A skilled handyman like Stan can install an exterior door by himself. The first step is to check that the door that you have purchased is the right size to fit in the opening. The old door and trim need to be removed next and the screws cut to remove the old door frame. The door is installed and the frame is shimmed square so that the door will swing freely. A long screw is put through each hinge into the frame and long screws are put through the loc ..read more

Helping Hands Is your husband still providing his helping hands around the house like he has always done? I can’t replace your husband but I can provide the helping hands you need to get things done around the house. Many of my clients are seniors whos husbands are no longer able or have passed on and now they have to do everything themselves. It is overwhelming and stressful trying to do everything yourself and it is difficult to find someone you can trust to provide the helping hands you need in your home. Well, good news. I am Stan, The Ancaster Handyman 905 818 1162. I live and work i ..read more

Pillar and base repaired and painted. Should you hire a handyman or a contractor? When something happens to your home or one of your rental properties that require repair, and you don’t have the skills, time, or tools to do it yourself? You will need to hire a handyman or licensed contractor to take care of the repairs. If it is an emergency you will probably be able to find a handyman who can come to your house sooner. The Differences between a Handyman, a Contractor and a General Contractor? A handyman is a person who generally does not have a trade license but has a lot of ..read more

Every homeowner has a list of Odd Jobs that they need to get done around their home. Don’t let that list of odd jobs hang over you like a cloud. Call The Ancaster Handyman and consider it done. The Ancaster Handyman is a professional at tackling homeowners list of odd jobs. He is a man of integrity is passionate about what he does and believes in doing things right the first time. He has a reputation for doing great work and getting a lot done in a short time. He’s based in Ancaster and is so busy servicing the people of Ancaster that he seldom has the time to take on clients from fa ..read more