The Handyman Special Toolbox

Tools. Resources. Stuff that actually works.

A growing collection of tools, products, software, resources, books, and gear recommended by The Handyman Special and our guests.

Tools & Equipment

Press Tool Kit

The single piece of equipment our plumbing guests bring up most. Faster joints, no torch in a finished wall.

Recommended by Ray Mercer, Ep. 12

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Business Tools

Field Service Scheduling Software

Dispatch, invoicing and job history in one place. What most of our guests moved to after outgrowing a whiteboard.

Recommended by Dana Whitfield, Ep. 11

Code HANDYMAN

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Books

Markup & Profit: A Contractor's Guide

The book that comes up in almost every conversation about pricing. Read it before your next bid.

Recommended by Marcus Hale, Ep. 10

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Software

Estimating & Takeoff Platform

Digital takeoffs from plans, with assemblies you can reuse across jobs.

Recommended by Handyman Special Pick

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Gear

All-Leather Work Boot, Resoleable

Resoleable boots cost more once and less forever. Our hosts have worn the same pair for years.

Recommended by Brent Bishop

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Guest Recommendations

Synthetic Roof Underlayment

Fifty years of roofs behind this one. Grip, tear resistance, and it lays flat.

Recommended by Earl Boone, Ep. 9

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Handyman Special Picks

Shop Podcast Mic Kit

What we'd hand a contractor who wants to start documenting the work. Sounds good in a loud shop.

Recommended by The Handyman Special

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Tools & Equipment

Digital Manifold Gauge Set

Stop guessing on charge. Bluetooth logging makes the callback conversation easy.

Recommended by Jose Fonseca

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