​✅ Electrical Tasks a Handyman Can Do (No License Required): Replace light switches and outlets (like-for-like), Replace light fixtures or ceiling fans, Install battery-powered or plug-in lights (non-hardwired), Replace or install cover plates and switch covers, Replace smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors, Install low-voltage LED strip lights, Replace light bulbs and ballasts, Install motion sensor lights (plug-in or pre-wired), Install TV wall mounts (not running wiring inside walls), Replace doorbells (non-wired or plug-in type). ​
✅ Plumbing Tasks a Handyman Can Do (No License Required): Replace faucet fixtures (kitchen or bathroom), Replace showerheads or handheld sprayers, Replace or install toilet seats and flappers, Unclog drains using a hand snake or plunger (non-structural), Replace sink drain traps (P-traps), Install water filters (under sink or faucet-mounted), Replace washers, cartridges, or aerators in faucets, Caulking and sealing sinks, bathtubs, or showers Install or replace garbage disposals (plug-in models), Replace washing machine hoses.  ​
✅ Flooring Tasks a Handyman Can Do (No License Required): Install laminate flooring (floating, click-lock type), Install vinyl plank or tile flooring (peel-and-stick or floating), Install engineered wood flooring (no subfloor modification), Remove and replace baseboards or shoe molding, Install or replace transition strips between floors, Remove old flooring (non-structural only), Floor repair (minor patchwork of tiles, planks, or laminate), Apply floor sealant or wax, Replace or repair loose floor tiles (if no major subfloor damage), Install carpet tiles (no stretching or tack-strip installation). ⚠ Note: Installing tile, hardwood, or carpet that requires subfloor modification or adhesives may require a license depending on the project scope or county. ​​
✅ Carpentry Tasks a Handyman Can Do (No License Required): Build and install shelves and storage units, Install or replace interior doors (non-structural), Repair or replace door frames, trim, or baseboards, Install crown molding or decorative trim, Assemble and install furniture or cabinetry (pre-made), Build small non-load-bearing walls or partitions (without permits), Repair drywall (patch holes, mudding, sanding, painting), Install closet organizers or rods, Repair fences and gates (non-load-bearing), Install pet doors or baby gates. ⚠ Note: Any framing, structural work, or alterations to load-bearing walls would require a licensed general contractor and possibly a permit. ​​
✅ Remodeling Tasks a Handyman Can Do (Cosmetic Only – No Permits Required): Interior painting and touch-ups, Drywall patching, sanding, and painting, Cabinet removal and replacement (pre-made, no plumbing/electrical move), Backsplash installation (peel-and-stick or minor adhesive without structural changes), Install mirrors, wall décor, or TV mounts, Replace countertops (non-structural, no plumbing/electric work), Install window coverings (blinds, shades, curtains), Install new hardware (knobs, pulls, hooks, racks), Install vinyl wall panels or wainscoting, Light fixture or faucet swap (existing location only). ​​
✅ Door Frame & Door Services a Handyman Can Do: Replace or repair interior and exterior door frames (no structural change), Adjust or align sticking doors, Install or replace door hinges, knobs, locks (non-smart), Install new door sweeps or weather stripping, Replace or repair door trim and casing, Install pre-hung interior doors, Add door stops or soft-close devices, Replace threshold plates or bottom seals, Install sliding barn doors (surface mount, no wall mods), Caulking or sealing around door frames. ​​
✅ Gate Services a Handyman Can Do: Replace gate hardware (hinges, latches, handles), Repair or realign wooden gates, Repaint or refinish wooden or metal gates, Install pre-fabricated garden gates (non-electric), Fix sagging or misaligned gates, Reinforce gate posts (no concrete setting unless pre-existing), Replace fence gate panels (wood or vinyl), Adjust gate closers or stoppers, Install child-proof gate latches, Lubricate and maintain moving parts. ⚠ Electric gate systems, welding, or concrete footers usually require a licensed professional. ​​
✅ Fence Services a Handyman Can Do: Repair or replace damaged fence panels (wood or vinyl), Replace or secure loose fence posts (no new concrete pouring), Repaint or stain wood fences, Install or replace fence caps and rails, Replace pickets or boards, Add lattice or decorative elements, Install pre-fab sections (only if no permit is needed), Remove old fencing (not structural), Install privacy screens, Fix leaning fences with braces or minor adjustments. ⚠ Installing a full fence or modifying property lines usually requires a permit and licensed fence contractor.