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The Handyman Can!!! Inc
Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace, Repair or Service a Fridge, Freezer or Ice Maker, Electrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install,
About us
When I was 5, mom caught me taking apart a watch and a toaster at my grand parents home. She scolded me, but grandpa insisted that she let me be. I fixed the toaster. The watch, well it didn’t work in the first place. When I was 15, my mom hired my cousin Jim, 10 years my senior, to finish our basement. Being an ever curious young man, I asked Jim questions and he put me to work alongside him. We worked a night or two a week for 2 years. Then Jim became busy raising his own family and work came to a standstill. Mom wanted the basement finished for my older sisters’ graduation. Jim asserted that I could finish it. I wasn’t so sure, but he said he’d tell me what to do over the phone. He did, and the job was completed on time, much to the delight and pride of mom. In 1977 I purchased and lived in a duplex. I graduated Vo-Tech in 1971 with "Outstanding Student" and "Perfect Attendance" Awards. In 1980 I purchased and live in one side of a double bungalow. The ensuing 21 years of pulling permits, passing city, fire department and HUD inspections made for an excellent background to performing construction, installation and repairs properly. From 1972 to 1983 I worked for Gould Battery (also known as GNB). I worked in engineering at the Mendota Heights facility. I was a product and applications technologist, a fancy title, but it contributed to my handyman skills by requiring problem solving. Some of the engineers owned duplexes and we would problem solve together at lunchtime. Hence, many of the jobs I got, challenge me to solve a problem along the way to making the repair, installation. In 1995 I began my Handyman business. In 1997 I sold my duplexes. In 1998, I got my license and became incorporated. Today I enjoy listening for and producing my customers intended results. “Being Of Service - I Love It” John Thomas CEO, The Handyman Can®!!! Inc. Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry Residential Building Contractor License BC129693 Qualified Builder 117014
Business highlights
30 years of experience
Services we offer
Repair, Residential Install, and Maintenance: Bathroom & Kitchen Fixture Replacement * Carpentry * Caulking * Change Smoke Detector Battery In High Ceilings * Cleaning * Concrete Repair * Deck Repairs * Door Installation & Repair * Drywall Repair * Fence Repair * Fixture Install * Flooring Repair * Flood Lights * Glass Replacement * Gutter Repair * Insulation * Locks * Moulding * Painting * Picture And Mirror Hanging & Centering * Rental Maintenance * Shelving * Siding * Siding Repair * Small Drywall Patching * Storm & Scre
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.8272 Reviews
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Brandon S.
Sep 2025
Outdoor Lighting - Repair
I think we may be on the 3rd or 4th project we've hired him for - everything from hanging Christmas lights to repairing exterior stairs and a bedframe. Always great work, super good at communicating and his price is fair for the piece of mind of knowing he'll get the job done, done well, and if it happens to be something he isn't able to do himself he is upfront and honest about it and will refer you to someone who can do it.
Always a great experience with Johnny, our go-to handyman!
Fernando A.
Jul 2020
John was responsive to my request for an estimate, contacted me on the date we had scheduled, and always followed up with my questions. I was happy with the final work product
Pam P.
Jul 2020
Johnny was prompt and efficient. He was very pleasant and got to work immediately. He did a great job and the work looks new, fresh and professional. He worked on something until it was perfect and to his , and my, expectations. I'd definitely hire him again.
Tenee L.
Jul 2020
Work was fine but t was estimated at 3 to 4 hours and was charged for almost double. Jeep’s sayings o good faith estimated. He has been in the business 26 years and he should know really close what it should cost for repairs
Mary E.
Jun 2020
Very efficient and good attention to details. Very pleasant person to be around. I wouldn't hesitate to call upon him again.
Sue A.
Apr 2020
John was very professional and easy to work with. His estimate for my project was reasonable and spot on with the final cost. He came when expected, kept me informed during the process, and completed all work in a timely manner. I'm very pleased with how the project turned out!
Aimee W.
Jan 2020
It went pretty well. Johnny was later than we had agreed, but he let me know at the scheduled arrival time that he would be late. Johnny was good to work with, and we got all the items on my list done. He's a bit pricey, but he has a lot of experience, and I found him to be honest and open.
Response from The Handyman Can!!! Inc
"Hello Dear Customer, Thank you for taking the time to review your service experience. I know you are busy making arrangements for your outstate move and new "liberating" job opportunity. That you found me to (have) "a lot of experience" and "to be open and honest" are priceless comments that I very much appreciate. That you regard your job as "liberating" tells me your carreer is both enjoyable and rewarding. I wish you all my best in your new home, job and happiness. Sincerely, Johnny John C. Thomas Owner, The Handyman Can!!!® Inc. "Being Of Service - I Love It""
IDA B.
Dec 2019
Mr. Thomas gave us a very detailed and clear estimate. He came on the date and time set up, calling ahead about the exact time of arrival. He answered our questions about the job. He completed the work within the estimate amount and left the area cleaned up. We could ask for no better service. We had used him before and will do so again.
Cathy M.
Dec 2019
I discovered a fist-sized hole in the siding trim just before we were expecting snow. I wanted to get it taken care of quickly. I called John on a Friday around noon. He was able to stop by that afternoon and complete the repair in about 10 minutes. Great job, very fast.
David P.
Oct 2019
Quick and efficient as usual. But I want to recount a separate incident. After Johnny came to fix the doors, our garbage disposal seized up and wouldn't start. I called Johnny, expecting another visit and probably a replacement. $$ Over the phone, he told me how to reset the disposal and now it works OK. No $. He knows how to create loyal customers.
Constance T.
Sep 2019
He took forever to finish the work, far longer than he promised me. It took about 3 months to get it done, he go away and disappear and then came again. He had done a horrible job, he had glued work instead of nailing it. The door didn't fit, there are gaps at the top and bottom of the door that lets insects in. He hadn't put a handle to the door, he hadn't painted the outside wood of the gazebo. The worst thing is I had to threaten him to no payment until he gets the work done. I was very disappointed in his work on the gazebo, because it was such a contrast to the work that he had done for me. For small projects, I think he is very good at that but for the larger projects, I would not recommend him.
Constance T.
Sep 2019
The service great. He did a really good job!.
Caitlin C.
Aug 2019
He did the job, it took longer than I thought, but he charged $275 for the first hour and $168 an hour after that.
C H.
Jul 2019
Very bad. Had to manage the job remotely and he showed up at odd hours, worked late, wanted way more than he quoted and I found the tile he pulled off the shower in a 5 gallon bucket behind my garage.
Response from The Handyman Can!!! Inc
"Dear Customer, I am sorry your experience was "very bad". So the readers know, at the time you were living in Texas and so You handled the job remotely. I was on site for the repair work and also subcontracted a plumber to replace the shower valve and shut offs. It is true that I worked odd hours, approved by your renters so they could have their bathroom restored ASAP. This work was completed MARCH 31 2016 I am a full service contractor which includes removal of construction materials. I may have inadvertently left a pail of tile but certainly would not 'hide' them behind your garage as implied. That may have occurred when finishing late at night and was overlooked by me. I am sorry for any inconvenience. I hope you have found a service provider who meets your expectations. Sincerely, Johnny John [Member Name Removed]. Thomas CEO The Handyman Can!!!® Inc. License #BC129693"
Rebecca D.
Jun 2019
It is always a pleasure to work with Johnny. We have worked with him in the past and he has always been able to solve problems that are difficult to solve otherwise. This time he helped find the cause of a leak in a window (it hasn't leaked since) and fixed water damage from an ice dam.
Response from The Handyman Can!!! Inc
"Dear [Member Name Removed], Thank you so much for taking the time and providing the review of your service experience. Thank you also for mentioning that I have worked with you in the past. I so appreciate you as my customer. As I recall, the roofer said "Its the window" and the window people said "Its the roof". I didn't know what it was until I set a ladder and got up there to see it. I look forward to serving you again. Sincerely, Johnny John C. Thomas CEO The Handyman Can Inc. "Being Of Service - We Love It""
Leslie K.
Apr 2019
This company should only be allowed to do the most basic handyman projects. In fact they should change their name from Handyman Can to Handyman Can’t or Shouldn’t. The only part of our large project that went smoothly was bathroom fixture installation. When they installed a new staircase railing and banister it was one of the most unsecure and ugly carpentry jobs I have seen. We forced them to redo the staircase and refused to pay an additional amount because they were in error in promising a design that they couldn’t fulfill. During a yelling match they tried to blame us for not telling them how they should do their job - which is what we were paying them for, their expertise (or obvious lack there of). Furthermore and as another example of ineptitude, Handyman Can‘t decided to stain the box beam ceiling and crown molding AFTER they had installed it which resulted in stain markings all over a freshly and beautifully painted ceiling. Anyone with any experience would know that the staining should’ve been done before installation. I called them out on this and they stated there approach was to save time but they eventually relented and admitted they had messed up big time. I told them that my painter, who I was using for other projects, would have to fix their stain damage to the ceiling and that Handyman Can’t would have to pay the painter directly to fix their catastrophe. My painting and hardwood floor subcontractors were appalled by the lack of professionalism on the part of Handyman Can and yelled at them at one point when they were all working at the house together at the same time saying, “Is this how you run your business, you blame the customer when something doesn’t go right and then need other people clean up the mess you made?” Stick with installing towel racks, Handyman Can’t.
Response from The Handyman Can!!! Inc
"Dear Customer, Question: Why after all was said and done did you ask us, while on-site, to do new work in your kitchen? This work was completed in February 2016. Regards, John C. Thomas"
Ralee R.
Apr 2019
Johnny was responsive and very personable. He fit me into his schedule last minute which I really appreciated. He arrived promptly and got my project done quickly. I would hire him again.
Response from The Handyman Can!!! Inc
"Dear Customer, Thank you for taking the time and providing my business and potential customers with your service experience. I've tried talking my wife into a bedroom TV...well, she's a winner every other which way. Enjoy your newly mounted TV. Sincerely, Johnny John C. Thomas CEO The Handyman Can!!! Inc. "Being Of Service - We Love It" License BC129693"
David P.
Mar 2019
I thought it was odd that he required a deposit before the visit. But he came the next day after contact, which was impressive. Both jobs though small required creative solutions. For the bedroom hinge he inserted a shim in the hinge (not noticeable) that put it back in place. In the downstairs bathroom, rather than put in something modern (we have an old house) or searching for a match, he suggested the money-saving solution of fitting a skeleton key in the existing lock. He found a locksmith, took the door handle there and had the keys made. Problem solved. A little pricey, but excellent. I would definitely call them again. Also, he offers a significant reduction in price on a second visit.
Response from The Handyman Can!!! Inc
"Dear Customer, Heavens know's what has solutions pop into my head. There was a time when I required a locksmith many moons ago...I lost my motorcycle ignition key. Since that time, I have been to several lock smith shops. In your case on a whim, I called the shop closest to you and where I have done business. Yep he says, bring it in. So there you go. Thank you for sharing. That was a fun solution. The shim behind the hinge, learned that from a door hardware specialty service Co. I don't know what the deal is, but the longer I've been in the handyman business, I've been working on older and older homes...wait a minute....I'm decades older too! As Homer Simpson would say: "DOH" Now there's a curious thing about getting a deposit before arrival. I get very few no shows. I like the idea of putting skin in the game. The customer's money and my integrity. The only way you'll get burned by me is by standing too close to my bald head on a sunny day. That's all for now folks. Sincerely, Johnny John C. Thomas CEO The Handyman Can!!! Inc. "Being Of Service - We Love It" License BC129693"
Kristina L.
Mar 2019
Services were performed on the same day requested, which was desirable given that the garage door would not close and garage thefts are fairly common in the twin cities. Johnny was very professional and his rates were reasonable given the quick turnaround.
Response from The Handyman Can!!! Inc
"Dear Customer, Wasn't this the "Perfect Storm" of a winter for ice, ice dams etc. It happens. I'm not always available in a pinch, and I do try to be. I'm glad I was able to get free to get yours done. I want to take a moment to let the readers know about the help I received: After repairing the garage wall, the door opener needed to be adjusted. It was a newer digital style. I called a garage door company I had worked with before and asked if someone would tell me how to adjust it over the phone. The receptionist said he'd call one of the guys and ask. A few minutes later the tech in the field called, and talked me through the procedure. I don't want to step over how generous that act was. Good things that happen need to be shared. Share something with someone today. Sincerely, Johnny John C. Thomas CEO The Handyman Can!!! Inc. "Being Of Service - We Love It" License BC129693"
Michelle R.
Mar 2019
Johnny was great to work with. He did a beautiful job and was punctual. He did a great job cleaning up afterwards which was much appreciated.
Response from The Handyman Can!!! Inc
"Dear Customer, Thank you so very much for your kind words and for taking the time to provide a review. I can't express enough the difference your review makes for my business. Thank you for sharing your experience with the folks who read these reviews. I appreciate you, my new customer. Sincerely, Johnny John C. Thomas CEO The Handyman Can!!! Inc. "Being Of Service - We Love It" License BC129693"
Verna G.
Mar 2019
The job went very well. The mirrors were removed efficiently and not one was broke in the process.
Response from The Handyman Can!!! Inc
"Dear Customer, Yeah, that was a 'fun' one: Five 4 foot by 8 foot floor to ceiling mirrors covering the wall corner to corner. When you asked "How are you going to do it?" Response: "I'm going to have to figure it out". That is what handy people do. Yes and I've met some handy women. More about that later. I couldn't be sure at the onset that breakage would not occur. To the readers, here's 'The Rest Of The Story'. At a later date, my dear customer decided to remount 1 mirror horizontally and centered mid-wall with used barn boards for a frame. Jeepers lady, twice the fun in one house?! It took a while as the boards were different widths and thicknesses. Well we figured it out and when I say we I do me she...suggested trimming the corner would be ok with her to compensate for the varying widths. When the job was done she uttered the magic words that make my day: "It Looks Great". Ok, the rest of the story about the handy gal. She calls and can't get that darn garbage disposer out. When I arrive, there's her open tool box in the middle of the kitchen floor. I get the disposer out and she says "That's the tool I was missing! I'm going to have to get me one." I said, well with that tool box you must me pretty handy yourself. She: Yes, I am. Me: Do you do it for a living? She: Just word of mouth, around the neighborhood and friends. Me: Do you have a name? She: "Chicks That Fix" Me: Great Name, Good Marketing. Well, that's all for now folk's. My fingers are getting winded. Johnny John C. Thomas CEO The Handyman Can!!! Inc. "Being Of Service - We Love It" License BC129693"
DENNIS M.
Jan 2019
Johnny was great and got the job done quickly so that our new appliances could be installed on schedule. Johnny is very happy to work with customers to get the results that they want.
Response from The Handyman Can!!! Inc
"Dear Customer, Thank you for taking the time and providing your service experience. I'm glad to have gotten it finished before your scheduled delivery. As you said, the delivery folks told you if you rescheduled, it would be weeks down the road. Hey, no fun hauling laundry to the coin-op. We've all been there. Enjoy your new washer & dryer. Sincerely, Johnny "Being Of Service - We Love It""
Diane O.
Dec 2018
Work went well. The Handyman seemed concerned with my understanding of the project and approval at each step. That was fantastic! However at $250 for the first hour and $150 for subsequent hours, I can't afford to use the Handyman Can! for too many tasks.
Response from The Handyman Can!!! Inc
"Dear Customer, I know you wanted to accomplish another item on your list but this first item took longer therefore costing more. With lath and plaster walls (year built 1937), after locating a stud for one side of the cabinet, a second stud was not in an available location. I had to use a toggle bolt to securely install. The cabinet was too heavy to hold and fasten simultaneously, so I installed a small ledger board to hold the cabinet. I asked you if the ledger would be ok and made sure the length was short so as not to be visible per your request. I know the cabinet is secure and warranty my work. Should you wish to call on me again, I would be happy to be of service. Sincerely, Johnny John C. Thomas CEO The Handyman Can Inc. "Being Of Service - I Love It""
Stephen M.
Nov 2018
I can't say enough about Johnny Thomas and his skill as a master carpenter. He replaced the rotted posts on my front porch with skill, precision and excellent craftsmanship. This was the second project he has completed for our home and both projects he exceeded expectations with the finished product. You might pay a bit more but it is a great value when you see the work he does. He's a wonderful guy too. I highly recommend his services.
Response from The Handyman Can!!! Inc
"Dear Customer, It is a pleasure working on a property so well maintained as yours. The mailman came by and commented 'Now I see why [Member Name Removed]'s is the best on the block'. Heck, if you ever sell, you might want to give the mailman first dibs. Thanks for the coffee, good company and for being there to answer questions when tweaking was necessary. Please remember: I keep a "[Member Name Removed]" blade just for your work. Sincerely, Johnny John C. Thomas CEO The Handyman Can Inc." "Being Of Service - I Love It""
Scott J.
Nov 2018
He did a great job with everything. He communicated very well throughout the process to make sure all expectations were met.
Response from The Handyman Can!!! Inc
"Dear Customer, Thank you for your review and A ratings. I appreciate your time and and kind words creating your service experience. I love what I do and would be happy to serve you again. Sincerely, Johnny John C. Thomas CEO The Handyman Can Inc. "Being Of Service - We Love It""
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FAQ
The Handyman Can!!! Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
The Handyman Can!!! Inc accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, The Handyman Can!!! Inc offers free project estimates.
No, The Handyman Can!!! Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Handyman Can!!! Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, The Handyman Can!!! Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, The Handyman Can!!! Inc does not offer warranties.