A Man & His Tools Handyman Service - Austin

Specialties

A Man & His Tools Handyman serves North Austin, south as far as Braker Lane. I serve Pflugerville, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander and Hutto.  I don't serve Central or South Austin or Lakeway, Bee Caves or West Lake areas.   I specialize in interior repairs for your home such as: ceiling fan installation, entry door replacement and repairs, appliance repair, sheet rock repairs, texture and painting, IKEA furniture assembly, small tile jobs. In fact I can repair or install or replace just about anything inside your home!  If I can't do it, I can find you someone who can! I also do some exterior repairs.  Please see my Facebook page or visit my website for pictures of work I have completed and testimonials for my business!

History

Established in 2003.

I started this in 2003 while looking for a full time job in high tech.  After a few months, a job presentrd itself.  So AMAHTHS, went into hibernation for 5 or so years. In November of 2008, after a second layoff, this looked like the best way to keep from getting outsourced or laid off or working for total idiots.  With a bachelors degree in Technology from Texas State, extensive college education in electronic circuits and A/C and D/C power, many years experience working as a machinist, and 19 years in high tech, this is where I landed and where I am thriving.

Meet the Business Owner

Don W.

Business Owner

I am Don Whiteside, owner operator of AMAHTHS.  I like to say "some are born to greatness and others have it thrust upon them." My greatness was thrust upon me.  (I hope William Shakespeare won't mind some poetic license.)  After 19 years in the Austin high tech industry and two layoffs, I decided that the stress was too high.  My brother in law Bob said, "Hang a ladder on your truck and go fix things; I've never seen anything you can't fix!  And you will love being your own boss!"  Well, it turns out there is a market for guys with my combination of skills, a passion for serving others, a good collection of tools, and a very understanding wife.  
Since I started full time in this business in 2008, I have gained a loyal following and if you read this far, maybe you will consider becoming one as well.
I love living in this country where freedom rings loud and clear and you can reinvent yourself when you need to.