A handyman usually has only one to three Journeymen or Apprentice where a Contractor will have a large crew. A Contractor will specialize in plumbing, electrical or carpentry or other trade. Where a Handyman will have a greater scope and skill set, handymen usually were contractors in times past.
Acquiring a broad range of knowledge and proficiency takes time…years, in deed decades.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handyman
Why Hire a Handyman?
To save money for one, if your toilet is running, a door needs adjusting, and you want to install a new dishwasher. You dont need to hire 3 different tradesmen or pay 3 different service calls. You can call the handyman for all those tasks and more.
Handymen are usually local, and a familiar face to you and your neighbors as you use him periodically through the year. Its similar to having a good mechanic or good chiropractor.
Can YOU really do all those things listed below?
Absolutely YES! If we couldn’t then we would have a lot of material that we could not get paid on. When we recognize a bad fit, we respectfully decline the project and refer the homeowner to someone else in our network instead.