Which jobs a handyman can do, and which need a registered trade by law: gas work, notifiable electrical work (Part P) and Building Regulations work.
Few handymen are on a register. How to check one: Companies House, TrustMark and other registers, insurance, a written price and your right to cancel.
An autumn checklist for old Cotswold stone houses: gutters, downpipes, pipes, the stop tap, doors, windows and fences. With council and water advice.
Which small jobs need consent on a Cotswold listed building or in a conservation area: windows, doors, paint, fences, walls and trees.
A changeover and maintenance checklist for Cotswold holiday lets: fire risk assessment, alarms, exits, gas checks, furniture rules and small repairs.
How handymen price small jobs: hourly rates, first-hour and minimum charges, day rates and fixed prices. How to compare prices and get a fair deal.
Guides
Plain guides to common problems, the rules and how to check a firm. Each guide lists its sources.