Owner-operated · Toronto’s West End

Handyman and Renovation Services in Toronto’s West End

Hi, I’m Russ. I provide hands-on repairs, installations and renovation work across Toronto’s West End. Tell me what needs attention and I’ll arrange a free, no-obligation estimate.

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Russ — Owner and operatorRepairs, installations and renovation work handled directly by Russ.

Real project work

Before & after

Deck refinishing — worn, peeling boards stripped, sanded and freshly repainted. Every photo on this page is from an actual job.

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Services

Practical help for repairs, installations and renovations

From small repairs to room updates, every project is handled carefully and the work area is kept clean.

01

Repairs & upkeep

  • Drywall Repair & PaintingHoles, cracks and scuffs patched, sanded and repainted cleanly.
  • Plumbing & Fixture InstallationFaucets, toilets and fixtures installed without the mess.
  • General Repairs & MaintenanceThe small jobs handled in one visit, before they become big ones.
02

Updates & installations

Finished kitchen with white cabinets, herringbone backsplash and black faucet
  • Kitchen & Bathroom UpdatesFixtures, hardware and finishing touches that refresh the room.
  • Flooring InstallationNew floors laid straight, level and finished properly.
  • Trim, Moulding & BaseboardsCrisp lines and clean corners that finish a room.
  • Door & Window InstallationHung square so they close, seal and swing the way they should.
  • TV & Shelving MountingMounted level, anchored properly, cables kept tidy.
03

Outdoor builds

Custom cedar double driveway gate
Not sure where your project fits? Send the details and Russ will let you know whether it is within scope. Request a Free Estimate

Our Work

Real projects from real neighbourhood homes

Every photo below is from an actual job — no stock imagery.

01

Custom Decks & Porches

Porch steps rebuilt from the frame out — plus cedar decks, benches and platforms.

02

Deck Refinishing

One deck, start to finish: stripped to bare wood, sanded, prepped and repainted.

03

Custom Carpentry & Interior Finishing

A staircase refinished in dark stain with white spindles; custom log bars and interior doors.

04

Cedar Gates & Fences

Cedar driveway gates, privacy fencing and lattice-top runs.

Custom cedar double driveway gate
Cedar gate detail with decorative iron insert New cedar privacy fence with lattice top Cedar lattice-top fence along driveway and deck Cedar fence build in progress with posts set and lumber staged
05

Kitchen Renovation

White cabinets, herringbone backsplash and matte black fixtures.

Finished kitchen with white cabinets, herringbone backsplash and black faucet
06

Basement Finish

A media wall with stacked stone, recessed fireplace and TV niche.

Finished basement media wall with linear electric fireplace and stone accent walls Basement feature wall with stacked stone, TV niche and recessed fireplace

Clear starting rates

Typical handyman labour pricing

These rates provide a useful starting point before Russ reviews the exact scope, site conditions and materials required.

Half-day labour · $350

For a focused repair or a short list of compatible small jobs that can be completed during one half-day visit.

Full-day labour · $700

For larger installations, several coordinated repairs, or work expected to require a full service day.

Materials quoted separately

Materials, disposal, parking, specialty rentals and regulated-trade work are identified separately when applicable.

Final scope approved first

Renovations and complex projects receive a project-specific estimate. Work begins only after you approve the scope and price.

Verified business protections: more than 15 years of hands-on experience, WSIB coverage, Working at Heights training and $1 million in liability insurance.

Your project gets access to contractor savings Eligible materials can be sourced through Russ's contractor trade programs and contractor pricing.
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When an eligible contractor price or program saving applies to materials purchased for your project, that saving is passed through in the project material cost. Availability varies by supplier, product and current program. Supplier names are shown for identification only; no endorsement is implied.

How it works

From estimate request to approved work

Request an estimate

Send the project details, photographs and your preferred estimate time.

Project review

Russ reviews the information to understand the work before contacting you.

Estimate visit confirmed

Russ confirms the estimate appointment using your selected contact method.

Scope and next steps

After the visit, you receive the proposed scope and price. Work is scheduled only after you approve it.

The owner

You deal directly with Russ

Honey, I am home is owner-operated. Russ brings more than 15 years of hands-on experience and carries out the work himself — from the estimate and scheduling through repairs, installations and renovations. The business is WSIB-covered, Working at Heights trained and protected by $1 million in liability insurance.

Call 647 740 8887

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Areas We Serve

Serving Toronto, Etobicoke and Mississauga

Honey, I am home provides handyman, repair and renovation services throughout the owner-verified Google Business Profile service territory.

Primary coverage is concentrated across Toronto’s West End, Etobicoke and nearby Mississauga areas.

  • Toronto
  • East York
  • Etobicoke
  • Mississauga
  • Old Mill
  • Baby Point
  • Parkdale
  • Runnymede
  • West Bend
  • Roncesvalles
  • South Parkdale
  • The Kingsway
  • High Park North
  • Liberty Village
  • High Park–Swansea
  • Bloor West Village
  • Humber Bay Shores
  • Lambton Mills
  • The Queensway–Humber Bay

Need help with a repair or renovation in your neighbourhood?
Call 647-740-8887 or request an estimate online.

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Request a Free Estimate

Choose a preferred date and time and send a few details about your project. This is an estimate request, not a confirmed appointment. Russ will contact you using your selected method to confirm the estimate visit.

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