The Right Skills. The Right Tools. The Right Help.
THE HANDYMAN TOOLBOX™
The Right Skills. The Right Tools. The Right Help.
The Handyman Toolbox is a professional handyman service that also helps homeowners learn, plan, and choose useful tools.
Explore the project videos below, connect with other DIY homeowners, and discover what is taking shape at DIYUniversity. When a project calls for professional help, our service team is here.
Choose a project that fits your time, budget, and skill level:
The top 10 home improvement projects
Do it yourself home improvements for the weekend
DIY home improvement under one thousand dollars
Do it yourself home improvements videos
Most useful tools for home improvements
And so much more!
Explore Projects · DIYU Early Access · Join the Community · Shop Tools & Merch
Prefer professional help? Request Handyman Service.
Small maintenance habits can help you catch problems early. Start with our video preview and learn what to look for around your home before a minor issue becomes a larger repair.
Build a routine that fits your home. Join the homeowner community for ideas and support, or request professional service when you need hands-on help.
Choose professional help with more confidence. Learn what to ask about scope, estimates, references, and payment before hiring a home service pro.
Watch the introduction, then connect with our homeowner community. For work you want us to handle, choose Request Service.
Build your skills with DIYUniversity.
DIYU is being developed around practical home maintenance, painting, carpentry, plumbing, tile, and handyman basics.
Register for free early-access email updates, DIY resources, and course announcements while the curriculum takes shape. This is an updates list, not paid course enrollment or member access.
Already a member? Use Member Login in the navigation. Need a project handled professionally? Choose Request Service.
Looking for a place to start? Preview ideas for improving the rooms and spaces you use every day.
Choose a manageable project, check the tools and materials, and plan your next step before you begin. Join the community to share what you are working on.
Make your next free weekend count. Explore project ideas designed around a smaller time commitment.
Allow time for preparation, drying, and unexpected repairs. Watch the preview and join other homeowners for inspiration as you plan.
Explore budget-minded upgrades and think through the full cost before you start.
The video introduces projects built around a $1,000 budget. Check current material prices, tools, and local requirements for your own project.
Choose tools that match the work ahead. Watch our tool preview, then explore Rick’s recommended tools, useful gadgets, and Amazon collections in the existing Tools & Merch store.
Official THT merchandise is in preparation. Start with the tools your project needs and what you can use confidently.
Learn from real home improvement projects with Rick E. Patterson and The Handyman Toolbox.
Watch the video previews on this page for practical ideas, then join our homeowner community to keep the conversation going.
Bring your questions, share your progress, and swap practical ideas with fellow DIY homeowners.
Visit our existing Facebook group to connect with the community. For advice specific to your home or work that needs a professional, contact The Handyman Toolbox.
