Handy Werks

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Handy Werks Welcome to my business page! Choosing not to be idle in retirement, I created Handy Werks from 50 years of experience in DIY. Call, text, or email for more info!

I would love to help with your “Honey-Can’t-Do" list or "Honey-Doesn’t-Have-Time" list. Handy Werks was created from 50 years of experience in DIY projects. I’ve always had a passion for DIY projects and home repair. I’ve enjoyed using my skills to help family and friends, serving in the church and local mission projects. Throughout the years many have encouraged me to branch out into business. So, choosing not to be idle in retirement, I would love to share my knowledge and skills working for you. I studied architectural drawing at a high school Career Center. My work experience has been diverse; from drafting in a civil engineering firm, ASE certified automotive mechanic, I-CAR master collision and refinishing technician, working salvage loss settlements for a major insurance company across 7 states, and insurance Property Claims Trainer. I’ve held numerous certifications including; automotive structural repairs, refinishing, welding and I have an Associate in Insurance Certificate (AINS). Rate Terms: This is a part-time venture for me in my retirement so please don't ask if I can do any better on my
rates. There are significant reasons for my rate pricing structure including taxable income compliance, credit card
& banking fees, etc. My rates are as follows:
• $40.00 per hour - Cash (preferred)
• $55.00 per hour - Cash Apps, Personal or Company Check, Credit Card
• Materials as needed

Project Terms: All project requests are vetted based on size, severity and liability exposure. I am NOT a General
Contractor, I am not licensed and do not carry General Liability insurance. I will pass on the project if any type of
high liability exposure exists, i.e., I will do no work behind an electrical box or a plumbing valve, climb a second
story ladder, repair appliances, etc.
• An estimate will be provided and agreed on before starting any project.
• Estimates are free and most estimates can be completed by smart phone with images or video app.
• Unforeseen issues or challenges are common with any home repair or modification. If additional labor
or materials are required to complete the project, I will notify you and seek approval before continuing
for anything more than $25.
• All work is time and material and I charge actual time spent on your project. Charges will be rounded up or down in 15-minute increments after 1 hour minimum. If I estimate 3 hours to complete your project and it takes 2, you’re only charged for 2. No additional Trip Charge for local service sites under 15 minutes’ drive time, labor charged door to door after that.
• There may be a need to leave the project location and drive to the nearest supplier to pick up a part to
complete the project this is billable time.
• It is absolutely ok for you to purchase your project materials, paint, product to be assembled or whatever
you need help with prior to my arrival. In fact, I highly recommended it.
• Estimate and Workorder charges include set-up and clean up time. Payment Terms: Payment due upon job completion. Acceptable payment methods include cash (preferred), cash apps, check or credit Card. Make checks payable to William Masters.

It's so nice to get a pic and feedback from an unknown customer!!  🥰 "I just wanted to write to you how much I love your...
11/08/2026

It's so nice to get a pic and feedback from an unknown customer!! 🥰

"I just wanted to write to you how much I love your work! I got this squirrel feeder at Peddlers Junction in Lancaster. Now I’ll be waiting for the first squirrel to feast on it! - Sophie"

Thank you!!

I like to “shave” early in the morning… more to come on this project. 🫈😎
11/02/2026

I like to “shave” early in the morning… more to come on this project. 🫈😎

I've been converted!! When Sears got out of the paint business I switched to Valspar at Lowes. Recently took a gallon of...
10/29/2026

I've been converted!! When Sears got out of the paint business I switched to Valspar at Lowes. Recently took a gallon of their leftover product back in to get more with a bar code on the can clear and readable. The paint attendant advised he no longer had access to the information even though it had previous been matched by them just a few years ago from a Sears color. He made two attempts to match the contents but both batches were way off. After a conversation with the manager, they both agreed their paint was to yellow and had no more ideas . Finally, he said "you might try Sherwin-Williams across the street". Went to their store and after explaining what had transpired (above), they took our older Valspar paint and may have even look at the original Sears formula from a saved 20+year old color chip and code. We picked the product, they did the mix, we took home and it was a PERFECT match to the corners (we only did one wall so the match was critical)! I primed the red accent wall with two coats of a flat ceiling white to hide the red and applied only one coat of the Sherwin-Williams color to cover. Love the sheen and it only took 1/2 a gallon to cover 270 sq'. Definitely worth the money for a higher quality paint...

I feel better now… I pulled out a couple of items this afternoon to get my “grain burning” in for the week. Still not su...
10/14/2026

I feel better now… I pulled out a couple of items this afternoon to get my “grain burning” in for the week. Still not sure what I’m going to do with it yet, ideas anybody? 12”L x 6” W x 10” tall

09/28/2026
Hey friends... don't forget to click "Follow" for all the latest updates.  Just in time for the "first weekend of fall",...
09/25/2026

Hey friends... don't forget to click "Follow" for all the latest updates. Just in time for the "first weekend of fall", these little beauties will be in my booth G11 at Peddlers Junction Lancaster. There's pricing and more to see at www.facebook.com/papasbasementOH too. Thank for looking!

Sometimes to repair a shelf support, it requires quadrilateral clamping, or is it parallelogram support, IDK... but i ca...
09/19/2026

Sometimes to repair a shelf support, it requires quadrilateral clamping, or is it parallelogram support, IDK... but i can get it to work!
🤔🤪🤣

Just a continuation from my post back on June 10th while back on the farm... repairing a gate installation out of square...
08/06/2026

Just a continuation from my post back on June 10th while back on the farm... repairing a gate installation out of square, dropping and rubbing while closing. I had already trimmed off roughed-in cuts overhanging with slats in the gap areas and came back with 6" construction screws anchoring through the hinges, gate frame/rails and into the post itself. Added a different latching mechanism that could be opened from both sides with a little notch work. The gate is working as it should now, but I still don't understand why someone would install hinges in the middle of a board vs on the gap? I think maybe it was just what they had in stock at the time.
"Th-Th... That's all, folks!

Some assembly required… 🤣 Love these kind of projects 🥰
08/05/2026

Some assembly required… 🤣 Love these kind of projects 🥰

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Pataskala, OH
43062

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