Larry started rehabbing boats; time to discuss using your handymanskills to build a fun side hustle using the tools and skills you already have!

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This show tackles the common homeowner question: "Should I fix this now?" It provides a practical priority guide for home repairs and maintenance, especially as spring uncovers winter damage in older homes (median age >40 years), where repair costs are rising.

Keystats highlight the urgency:

The video structures advice by urgency, emphasizing that preventive fixes now protect equity amid high remodeling spending (though growth may slow).

example: A $200 gutter clean prevents $2,000+ in water/foundation damage.

Whether your a new homeowner or a retiree or planning to retire. This can save you a lot of money and aggravation.

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Why 2026 Is the Year of Older Home Remodels | Handyman Tips for Safety & Savings

U.S.homes are now 41+ years old on average—driving huge demand for smart updates instead of moving. High equity, energy costs, and aging-in-place needs (grabbars, curbless showers) make older houses the top remodeling spot, especially for people approaching retirement.

We cover:

As handyman pros, we handle the behind-the-scenes fixes big contractorsskip—saving you money while keeping your home's original soul. Boost value, avoid disasters, future-proof your space.

#OlderHomes #Remodeling2026 #AgingInPlace #HandymanTips#HomeRenovation

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Whether you're looking for a home or retired, Unlocking the Housing Market: Breaking Free from the Rate Lock-InTrap explores the U.S. housing market's "lock-in" freeze andits gradual thaw in 2026.

Thelock-in effect traps homeowners with pandemic-era low rates (often <4%)who avoid selling to escape higher current rates (previously 6-8% post-2022),causing low inventory, elevated prices, and near-30-year low sales. Over 80% ofmortgages remain ≤6% (many under 4%), worsened by chronic underbuilding andeveryday frustrations for those wanting to move.

Recentdrops to around 6% (currently ~5.98-6.00% as of early March 2026, thelowest since 2022) are easing the penalty, with more mortgages now >6% than<3%. This boosts listings toward pre-pandemic levels in spots, fuelsrefinancing for upgrades or moves, and forecasts 10-14% sales growth in 2026with nationally stable/flat prices and more buyer options. The thaw is fasterin the Sun Belt than Midwest/Northeast; rates may hover near/above 6% unevenly.

Practical tips for homeowners, DIYers, and investors:

A concise, actionable guide to navigating 2026's improving yet cautious housinglandscape.

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AI, are you using it? Like so many things, AI is a tool thatcan be very beneficial to the handyman. John and I use AI quite a bit fortroubleshooting problems, particularly with equipment. This show willgive you tips and tricks for using AI to help you with troubleshooting.

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Our discussion on Medicare is a broad overview of what you mightneed to consider as you approach the age of 65. Medicare can beconfusing, and we hope this show sheds some light on what is important in yourconsiderations as you get close to retiring.

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Why bother with upsells? Simple math: if your average job is $400 and you add justone $100 upsell that 40% of customers say yes to, you're looking at an extra$40 per job – on 20 jobs a month, that's $800 more in your pocket with almostzero marketing cost.

Thesearen't big projects; they're quick, visible wins that solve small problemscustomers didn't even know they had – or remind them of something they keepmeaning to fix

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Today,we're talking storm preparedness. Here in the Georgia, we face everything from summer thunderstorms and tornadoes to hurricane season impacts in the south,heavy rains causing floods, and even those rare winter ice events. With 2026already showing active patterns, now's the time to prep – and as handymen, wecan turn preparedness into profitable jobs for our customers.

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