Founded by J. Rene van Dorp, The Handyman Professor offers standard repair services for homes and cars.  While my career is in academia, my passion has always been working with my hands. I bring the same level of rigorous precision, critical thinking, and technical expertise to basic home repairs.

 In terms of expertise in home repairs, I single handedly:

•  Finished my basement (including dry wall install, electricity upgrade and replacing galvanized piping by copper piping (by soldering joints the old fashioned way).  Installed a bathroom,  roughed in plumbing thereof,  completed minor electrical work. 

• Installed smart home cameras and thermostats, 

• Added exterior windows in living room and kitchen, refaced our kitchen cabinets,

• Installed vinyl floors in a variety of rooms.

In terms of expertise in restoring classic cars, I:

• Restored a classic car I own (VW Karman Ghia from 1970),  

• Upgraded brakes,  engine, suspension and interior.