Helping women feel capable, confident and in control of their homes.
Fix It. Learn It. Own It — with hands-on guidance, not guesswork.
Hey There!
Welcome to Canadian Handywoman, serving Southeastern Ontario with real tools, real learning, and real results. Whether you need a reliable helping hand, want to learn new skills, or are ready to own your confidence, I’ll meet you right where you’re at — tools in hand.
At Canadian Handywoman, it’s about more than just repairs — it’s about building confidence.
Through my
- DIY Coaching
- DIY Like a Girl workshops
- Home repair services, and
- Community Building Initiatives
I help women feel capable, confident, and in control of their homes. Real tools. Real learning. Real results.
Ready to feel more confident in your home?
No fluff. No judgment. Just real help for the real stuff that slows you down. Whether it’s a nagging To-Do list, a corner you keep avoiding, or that “I’ll get to it someday” project — I’m here to help you handle it now.
Let’s make your space work for you — mess and all.
Canadian Handywoman
Learn it, Fix It, Own It.
Helping women feel capable, confident, and in control in their home and life.
Welcome to Canadian Handywoman, serving Southeastern Ontario with real tools, real learning, and real results. Whether you need a reliable helping hand, want to learn new skills, or are ready to own your confidence, I’ll meet you right where you’re at — tools in hand.
Practical, Professional Handywoman Services—Tailored to You
DIY Coaching | Workshops | Indoor Maintenance & Repairs Done For You | New Homeowner Support
DIY Coaching - Learn It!
Serving clients across Southeastern Ontario, from big and small towns to rural properties. Local visits are included in my rates; travel fees may apply for longer distances and are always confirmed before booking. HST will be applied to all prices.
DIY Coaching
Learn while we get it done. A hands-on session where you tackle a project with me by your side.
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249
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Prefer learning by doing
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Want to gain confidence using tools
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Have a project you don’t want to tackle alone
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Extra Time – $75/hr
Canadian Handywoman proudly serves homes across Eastern Ontario. Travel fees for out-of-area visits will be applied fairly and always confirmed before work begins.
👉 If you’ve ever thought, “I wish someone could just show me how to do this” — this service is for you.
Perfect for:
- First-time homeowners who want to feel confident using tools and tackling small repairs.
- Women who’ve relied on others for home maintenance and now want to learn to do it themselves.
- DIY-curious folks who’d rather learn hands-on than watch endless YouTube videos.
- Busy professionals who want a project done and the knowledge to repeat it later.
- Parents or cottage owners who want to feel capable handling repairs safely.
(Done For You Option – Don’t feel like learning? Any of these services can be completed fully by me at my standard rates.)
Starting at $249 per 2-hour session (1–2 people) Materials extra. Add-on: Starter Tool Kit or Confidence Certificate
If you’re ready to take learning into your own hands, this is where confidence begins.
You’ll learn safe techniques, the right tools, and how to handle your own projects with confidence.
1. DIY Coaching: Tool Basics
Get comfortable with your tools — and yourself.
Learn the essentials of using hand and power tools safely and effectively. Perfect for beginners or anyone who’s ever said, “I don’t even know where to start.”
- Tool 101 sessions (drills, saws, sanders, etc.)
- Safety, maintenance, and practical practice
- Personalized instruction, step-by-step guidance
Best for: Women who want to get comfortable with tools before trying projects on their own.
2. DIY Coaching: Woodworking Basics
Simple, approachable woodworking for real-life projects — nothing intimidating.
You’ll learn:
- How to cut wood safely
- How to choose lumber and materials
- How to use beginner-friendly saws
- How to build a small piece together (shelf, planter, box, etc.)
- Understanding the steps so you can repeat them later
Best for: Anyone who wants to start building but needs someone standing beside them so they feel safe and capable.
3. DIY Coaching: Home Repair Basics
Everyday repairs taught in a calm, step-by-step way so you can finally fix things yourself.
You’ll learn:
- Patch & paint
- Hanging shelves and artwork
- Fixing hinges and hardware
- Basic drywall repairs
- Handling common household annoyances with confidence
Best for: Women who are tired of waiting for someone else to handle the small stuff and want to learn how to do it themselves.
4. DIY Coaching: Build a Project
Tagline: From idea to “I did that.”
Work side-by-side with Tammy to create something functional and beautiful — while learning the techniques and tools to repeat it on your own later.
- Small furniture builds (shelves, crates, planters)
- Home or cottage improvement projects
- Custom guidance for skill-building
Option to come to your home or my studio space
5. DIY Coaching: Confidence Builder
Fix it, learn it, own it.
Perfect for women who want to tackle a real-life home task with hands-on guidance — like caulking, patching drywall, or replacing fixtures.
- Learn by doing a real repair in your own home
- Understand the “why,” not just the “how”
- Leave with the skill (and confidence) to repeat it
Starting at $249 per 2-hour session (1–2 people) Materials extra. Add-on: Starter Tool Kit or Confidence Certificate
Looking for a quick win?
A Decision Clarity Session helps you figure out what to do next — without second-guessing. Click HERE to book yours today!
Fix It! - Services At A Glance
HST will be applied to all prices. Serving clients across Southeastern Ontario, from big and small towns to rural properties. Local visits are included in my rates; travel fees may apply for longer distances and are always confirmed before booking.
Not sure where to start?
When something needs fixing, you don’t need a lecture — you need results.
My Fix It services are all about reliable, respectful, no-stress repairs for busy women who want things handled right. You choose the level of involvement:.
Done For You: I take care of it from start to finish — dependable, professional, reliable, and on your schedule
Done With You: You join in while I guide you through it step-by-step — learn, build confidence, and get the job done together.
Done For You or Done With You — It’s Your Call
Repairs & Replacements
- Small drywall repair
- Door handle/lock replacement
- Screen replacement
- Furniture repair (tightening chairs, fixing wobbly tables, reattaching legs)
- Filter replacements
- Quick fixes to make space more functional (stuck drawers/doors)
Installs
- Blind and curtain rod installation
- Closet system install
- Pet door or baby gate install
- Safety upgrades (grab bar install, anti-slip options)
- Laminate flooring
- Hooks, shelves, or small storage solutions
Finishing & Touch-Ups
- Painting and trim touch-ups
- Caulking (bathroom, kitchen, windows)
- Picture or mirror hanging
- Weatherstripping for doors or windows
- Replace cabinet hardware
- Clearing and organizing rooms or spaces
Storage & Small Builds
- Furniture assembly
- Shelf and storage solutions
- Small builds (shelves, storage, furniture)
- Seasonal prep (indoor)
Why You’ll Love It:
- One go-to handywoman for all the little things
- No contractor runaround
- Friendly, professional service that respects your space
Let’s get your To Do list DONE!
Canadian Handywoman proudly serves homes across Southeastern Ontario. Travel fees for out-of-area visits will be applied fairly and always confirmed before work begins.
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Small Tasks – Starting at $149
Examples: hang pictures and curtain rods, drywall patch, lock replacement, caulking, furniture assembly, etc.
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Project Day – Starting at $349
Pick 3 services, save money, and clear your list in one visit.
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The Full Day – Starting at $549
5+ services — best value for move-ins, move-outs, or seasonal refreshes.
Workshops - Own It!
Learn skills. Build confidence. Have fun.
Want to tackle your own repairs or projects but don’t know where to start? My workshops are designed for women of all skill levels — from “never held a hammer” to “I just need a little guidance.”
Each session is:
Hands-on and practical – You’ll actually try the tools, not just watch.
Confidence-building – Learn in plain language, without judgment or jargon. No gate-keeping or mansplaining
Community-focused – Connect with other women who want to feel capable and empowered in their own homes and cottages.
👉 Hands on learning happens here! Chick HERE to see upcoming workshops.
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Feel capable. Feel confident. Become your own handywoman.
Handywoman Hangout - Building Community
Canadian Handywoman’s Hangout – Learn, Share, and Build Confidence in a Safe Space
What Is It?
The Handywoman Hangout is a monthly virtual gathering for women who want to feel more capable and confident in their homes—without pressure, judgment, or needing to already “know how.”
It’s part conversation, part learning, part encouragement. Whether you’ve never picked up a drill or you’ve done a few projects but still second-guess yourself, you belong here.
What to Expect:
Meet once a month from 7:00 pm -8:30 pm EST. Each session includes:
- Welcome message: Ground rules and introductions.
- Open Share: Celebrate accomplishments or discuss challenges.
- Main Discussion: A tool, skill, or concept to inspire and inform.
- Group Reflection: Discuss how to apply what you’ve learned.
- Wrap-Up: Simple takeaways and goal-setting.
No tools required—just bring an open mind!
When & Where:
- When: 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:00–8:30 PM (EST)
- Where: Online Via Google Meet
Cost
- Cost: $15 per session +HST
- First Session: Join us for your first session for FREE
(Spaces are intentionally limited to keep it personal and supportive.)
Why Join?
- Learn practical, everyday home skills
- Build confidence without feeling rushed or judged
- Ask questions you don’t want to ask at the hardware store
- Connect with women who are learning right alongside you
Spaces are limited to keep it intimate.
Home Confidence Intensive - Own It!
A done-with-you, confidence-building experience for women who want to feel capable, calm, and in control of their home.
If you’re tired of second-guessing yourself, relying on others for “small but important” home tasks, or feeling unsure about what you can safely handle on your own — this is for you.
This is not about becoming a contractor. It’s about knowing what you can do, how to do it properly, and when to call for help.
What “Own It” Is
Own It is a premium, high-touch experience built around your real home and real life.
We work together using a Learn It → Fix It → Own It approach:
- Learn It: Understand what’s going on in your home
- Fix It: Build hands-on skills and confidence
- Own It: Trust yourself to make decisions and take action
You leave feeling more capable — not overwhelmed.
Choose Your Experience
Own It: In-Person Home Confidence Intensive
Best for women within 1.5 hours of Quinte West
This option happens in your home, with hands-on learning and real-time guidance. We work side-by-side so you can learn by doing — with calm, practical support every step of the way.
What’s included:
- 90-minute Home Confidence Walkthrough
- Three 90-minute Done-With-You coaching sessions in your home
- One Fix-It session (I lead, you learn where the line is)
- Personalized Own It reference plan
- Light support between sessions
Length: 6 weeks
Investment: $1,500 – $2,000 CAD
Availability: Limited spaces
👉 This is my most immersive, hands-on option.
Own It: Home Confidence Online
For women anywhere in Ontario or Canada
This option delivers the same confidence-building outcome — online. We meet via live video conference and work with your tools, your space, and your pace. You do the hands-on work while I guide, observe, and help you build real confidence without guesswork.
What’s included:
- 90-minute virtual Home Confidence Walkthrough
- Three 90-minute Done-With-You virtual sessions
- One Fix-It Brain session (learn how to assess, plan, and hire confidently)
- Digital Own It reference pack
- Light support between sessions
Length: 6 weeks
Investment: $895 – $1,200 CAD
Format: Private or small group options offered
*Corporate opportunities available!
Homeowner Walkthrough - Understand It!
For first-time buyers, recent movers, and cottage owners who don’t know what they don’t know—yet.
Skip the overwhelm. I’ll walk you through how your home or cottage works—in plain language, with no pressure or jargon. It’s not a home inspection—it’s a guided orientation so you feel confident and in control.
How It Works:
- One-on-one session.
- Walkthrough of key systems and features
- Ask anything—this is your space to learn
Why It Helps:
- Avoid costly surprises
- Build confidence in your space
- Get clear, practical advice tailored to your home
- Great for buyers and real estate professionals
Feel ready, not rattled. Let’s make your home truly yours.
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Essential Orientation $299
What you get: •Walkthrough of main systems (water, electrical, heating/cooling, sump, exterior taps) •Shut-offs labeled •Filter sizes noted •Basic maintenance explained (furnace filter, GFI resets, exterior taps winterizing, etc.) •Quick-start 90-day checklist •PDF summary with photos/labels 👉 Best for: first-time buyers who just need the essentials covered. (Intro Price Just $299, Reg. $349)
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Confidence Package $429
Everything in Essential, PLUS: •Hands-on “Teach & Go” mini-repair (ex: patch a hole, quiet a door, replace hardware, etc.) •Seasonal maintenance checklist (customized to your home) •30-minute follow-up video call (for those “wait, how do I…?” questions) 👉 Best for: homeowners who want a bit of teaching and confidence beyond the basics. (Intro Price Just $429, Reg. $499)
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Set-Up Deluxe $629
Everything in Confidence, PLUS: •Breaker panel mapped •Fully customized seasonal plan (spring, summer, fall, winter tasks for your home) •2x 20-minute check-ins (30 days & 90 days) to review progress, answer questions, and adjust your plan •A starter “Homeowner Toolkit” checklist (basic tools & supplies every homeowner should have) 👉 Best for: new homeowners who want support beyond move-in and a strong foundation for the first year. (Intro Price Just $629, Reg. $699)
Canadian Handywoman proudly serves homes across Eastern Ontario. Travel fees for out-of-area visits will be applied fairly and always confirmed before work begins.
Why Choose Canadian Handywoman?
HST will be applied to all prices. Serving clients across Southeastern Ontario, from big and small towns to rural properties. Local visits are included in my rates; travel fees may apply for longer distances and are always confirmed before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How quickly can I book a service?
For repairs and maintenance, usually, I can schedule you within 2-3 weeks—sometimes sooner! Just reach out, and I’ll find a time that works. Property Checks could be scheduled immediately.
What areas do you serve?
I serve the Quinte, Hastings, Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington and surrounding areas. If you’re not sure, just give me a call or send me an email, and we can figure it out.
Are you insured?
Yes, Canadian Handywoman is fully bondable and insured.
Do you offer services for corporate clients or office spaces?:
Yes! In addition to home services, I also work with corporate clients to maintain and repair office spaces. Whether it’s small repairs, to-do list tasks, or ongoing property maintenance, I can help keep your workspace in top condition.
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Not Sure Where to Start? Let’s Talk It Through
Free 15-Minute Discovery Call
Whether you’ve got a long to-do list, just moved in, or want to learn how to handle things on your own—I’m here to help you figure it out. No pressure, no sales pitch. Just a friendly chat to see what’s possible.
You don’t need a spotless space or a perfect plan. You just need someone who gets it and can help you move forward. I bring tools, calm energy, and years of experience helping women feel confident in their space.
Whether you need help with a home project, want expert advice, or want to learn a new skill, Canadian Handywoman is here to help. Let’s book your service or consultation today!
Helping Women Build Confidence, One Project At A Time
Ready to Get Started
Book a 45-Decision Clarity Session–Just $89
A focused, practical video call to help you move a home project forward — without second-guessing yourself.
You’ve watched the videos. You’ve read the posts. You may even own the tools. And still… you’re stuck.
You’re asking things like:
- Is this something I can safely do myself?
- Which screw or anchor do I actually need for this wall?
- Am I about to make a very expensive mistake?
If that’s where you’re at, this session is for you.
Your time is valuable — let’s make sure you leave this call with the tools, knowledge, and clarity to get it done. *HST will be applied to all prices.
Handyman Services
PERFORMED BY A HANDYWOMAN
Fully Insured and Bondable. My promise is to always return your call!
Contact Tammy at Canadian Handywoman for details, prices, and availability: info@canadianhandywoman.com
or call 613-464-CARE