Repairs · Maintenance · Outdoor Projects · Organizing · DIY Help

Let's start that Hanley-Do List.

Small repairs, home upkeep, and outdoor projects done right, by someone who actually shows up and listens.

Assembling furniture with a cat supervising

Portrait in a workshop with tools on a pegboard behind

Fitting a new storm door frame in a doorway

Welcoming to women and the LGBTQ+ community. Everyone deserves to feel safe letting someone into their home.

What I Do

The jobs too small for a contractor and too annoying to keep putting off. Here are just a few examples of what I can help with.

Small Home Repairs

Doors that won't shut, broken cabinet doors, drywall patches, leaky faucets, running toilets, and the little fixes that have been bugging you for months.

Home Maintenance

Seasonal upkeep, replacing furnace and water filters, weatherstripping, gutter cleaning, and keeping things running smoothly.

Outdoor Projects

Tree trimming, log splitting, storm cleanup, and other jobs around the yard.

Declutter and Organize

Garages, basements, closets, and sheds sorted out and set up to be more efficient.

Want to learn how to DIY?

Some skills are worth learning, and I'm happy to teach. Just mention it in the quote form below.

One-on-One

Get the DIY basics down and your next project started, or learn the routine upkeep that keeps your home in good shape.

Small-Group Workshops

Gather a few friends and pick a topic, like power tool basics, a hands-on craft project, or home and yard maintenance.

Past Work

A few recent Hanley-Do List examples.

Worn basement stair tread before, and a new pine tread after — Stair Tread Repair

Cut log rounds next to a log splitter before, and a big pile of split firewood after — Tree Trimming and Log Splitting

Hot tub corner trim loose before, and fixed after — Minor Trim Repair

A new white screen door over a red entry door, and a smiling handyman beside a newly installed white storm door — Screen and Storm Door Installation

TV mounted on a wall with an articulating arm — TV Wall Mount

An open, chipped wall corner before, and a clean white corner trim piece after — Corner Trim Repair

A gap between two floors before, and a black transition strip installed after — Floor Transition Strip

Taped-up, leaking sink drain before, and clean new drain parts after — Minor Leak Repair

A weathered gutter outlet and downspout, and a clean new gutter outlet, elbow and downspout at the corner of a house — Gutter Cleaning and Repair

What Clients Say

“Handy Hanley is a lifesaver! Jesse has helped me with so many things around the house over the years, big and small. Just about any task gets a can-do attitude, and if it's outside his skill set, he usually knows someone to recommend. As a solo woman, it's great to have someone in my space I know I can trust and feel safe with. I'll always go to Hanley first!”

— Bri, Portage, MI

Request a Quote

Got a list? Send it my way. We'll make a plan that works for you, and I'll handle the rest.

Rates start at $35/hour plus materials. Free quotes in Kalamazoo and Portage before any work begins.

Prefer email? hanleydolist@hotmail.com

Smiling at a farm, petting a buckskin horse

About Me

I'm a licensed paramedic and Instructor Coordinator, so helping people and teaching come naturally to me. I like working with my hands and solving problems, whether it's a leaky faucet, a door that won't shut, or a yard full of storm debris.

I'm also part of the LGBTQ+ community, and I know it can be hard to find someone you can trust in your home. With me, you get honest answers, someone who listens, and solid work with no bias and no judgment.

Think of me as your Handy Hanley: someone who cares and is always glad to help.

— Jesse (he/him)

Request a Quote