Circle T Handyman

Circle T Handyman Repairs for those with limited time and energy. Visit CircleTHandyman.com for services provided.

My background in working with my hands begins in my youth, when I had no choice but to help my dad with projects around the house, or building sets for my high school theatre productions. Once I started living on my own, my Thompson DIY genes really began to emerge. I loved the feeling of resourcefulness from fixing things myself. I soon went on to hone my skills in a professional capacity, for re

sidential and commercial properties. The Circle T name comes from my Grandparents' old silk screening business, which they ran out of their home in Swartz Creek, Michigan. I have many warm childhood memories of their basement, which was full of paints, equipment, and t shirts designed and printed for local businesses and little league teams. As for naming my own venture, I knew from the get go that I'd carry on the family moniker. I hope to provide for my community with the same integrity and friendliness that my Grandma and Grandpa did.

06/27/2026

“…(we were) jostled in wonderment before a golden, tinkling display of mechanized electronic joy…”

- Ralphie, A Christmas Story

Shopping is a job on its own. Depot and other supply stores - especially during the tradesmen rush - are not for the fai...
06/18/2026

Shopping is a job on its own. Depot and other supply stores - especially during the tradesmen rush - are not for the faint of heart.

Another door replacement here in Logan Square. Looks the same but in much better shape than the previous.
06/13/2026

Another door replacement here in Logan Square. Looks the same but in much better shape than the previous.

Friendly soapbox: Often (and I mean often) a job description is just the tip of the iceberg. I think this scenario is th...
02/03/2026

Friendly soapbox: Often (and I mean often) a job description is just the tip of the iceberg. I think this scenario is the perfect elementary example of that. A very fair and consistent client of mine reached out about hanging three 24” wide pieces of art above their stairs. Not a typical situation as the stairs themselves present a challenge. The setup/cleanup here took just as long as mapping out and mounting the pieces. That involved getting my extension ladder from atop the van, running to the lumber yard for a 2x12, bringing said materials *very carefully* inside, setting them up, and cutting/fastening various chunks of scrap to lock the scaffolding set up in place (safety second!)

Then the layout portion - using various means to get these identically sized frames centered, equidistant, and level instead of making 100 holes just eyeballing and hope they’re close to the client’s wishes. Know how many holes are behind those frames? Three.

The end result is three pictures hung on the wall. Which seems like nothing when you take it out of context. The same principle can be applied to all jobs. Whether it’s hanging a birdhouse or remodeling a kitchen, an estimate will always include the myriad between-the-lines tasks that make up a HUGE part of a project’s pie chart. Always know that each job will have its version of “stairs”. This job took four hours, by the way.

TLDR: Youtube and DIY social media are great BUT don’t get fooled into thinking everything is level, everything is plumb, and your project will be headache-free 🙂

Post pipe burst wall repair!
01/31/2026

Post pipe burst wall repair!

Braved the cold today to replace this old jamb leg.
01/27/2026

Braved the cold today to replace this old jamb leg.

Before >>> AfterYoung kids can do a number on railings… especially when they are mounted incorrectly 😬 Removed, repaired...
01/06/2026

Before >>> After

Young kids can do a number on railings… especially when they are mounted incorrectly 😬 Removed, repaired and primed/repainted wall, and remounted into studs with a couple more brackets.

Before >>> AfterAmended this storage cabinet by adding jamb, casing, and properly mounting the door + hardware.
01/06/2026

Before >>> After

Amended this storage cabinet by adding jamb, casing, and properly mounting the door + hardware.

Another day, another new door + trim. Shored up the threshold with some hydraulic cement to prevent the water intrusion ...
12/01/2025

Another day, another new door + trim. Shored up the threshold with some hydraulic cement to prevent the water intrusion the client was previously dealing with.

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60641

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