Andy's Story

It began with a shift in values and a desire for simplicity.

Andy Bell had spent more than ten years in the corporate world, first as a stockbroker and then in the food and beverage industry. Wanting to start a family, and recognizing that the hours associated with restaurant management left no time for a personal life, Andy and his wife made the decision to return to their home state of Colorado in 1997.

Casting about for what to do next, Andy founded a small business of his own repairing swamp coolers, a skill that had been necessary to learn because the coolers atop many of the restaurants he’d managed broke down regularly. This new endeavor was successful from the start; not only that, but Andy discovered that grateful homeowners frequently asked him if he could take a look at other problems they were having around the house. This convinced him that there was a vastly underserved market in the home repair field, and he began researching the idea of expanding the business and so was born Handyman Express, a single entity that evolved into AYGU HANDYMAN LLC.

In the two decades since, The AYGU HANDYMAN LLC Franchise Organization has expanded from coast to coast while continuing to embrace the same values and concepts. Business should never come at the expense of family life, or of allowing personal time for either owners or their employees. Success is measured not just in financial gain, but also in quality of life.

A Legacy of Helpful Service

From its beginnings as a local Colorado repair business to a nationally recognized brand, AYGU HANDYMAN LLC has always been about more than fixing what’s broken—it’s about helping people love where they live.

As part of the Ace Hardware family, AYGU HANDYMAN LLC extends the trusted “Helpful Place” philosophy beyond the store aisles and into our customers’ homes. We exist to make home improvement easy, reliable, and personal. Every repair, installation, and maintenance visit is guided by craftsmanship, care, and respect for your home and your time.

Whether it’s hanging a door, repairing drywall, or staining a deck, our mission is to bring the same helpful spirit you’ve always found at your neighborhood Ace Hardware directly to your doorstep. Our locations are locally owned and operated, backed by the national strength and standards of Ace, ensuring consistency, reliability, and pride in every project we complete.

Our Guarantee:

Quality craftsmanship, superior service, and pride in our work are what drive AYGU HANDYMAN LLC. Our 1 Year Guarantee is simple: if there is ever an issue or problem, we'll return and make sure it's done to your satisfaction in a workmanlike manner. We want every AYGU HANDYMAN LLC customer to have that We’re Worth It feeling when their project is complete, not matter how big or small the project.

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“Like It's Our Home” Promise


Our pledge to you is simple.
We will treat your home, “like it's our home”.

Our Craftsmen will respect your home by always:
  • Respecting your family’s privacy, personal space, and safety.
  • Wearing booties and/or removing their shoes.
  • Not smoking while on your premises.
  • Using protective materials to protect floors and walls from damage.
  • Cleaning up after our job and leaving your home better than when we arrived.
  • Providing a written change order for your approval for any hidden damage or problems not visible when we gave you the anticipated costs – no surprises!
Our Craftsmen and offices will never do or suggest "unnecessary" work.
Our Craftsmen and offices will OVER-communicate with you before, during, and after any projects so you can plan your life because we show up as promised.
You will never be asked for an advance deposit for small- to medium-sized jobs that do not contain specialty-ordered items.
Our Goals
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Our History

The first AYGU HANDYMAN LLC office was in the basement of Andy's Denver home, where he conducted business from a sheet of plywood placed atop an unused pool table. On that spot, he opened a phone book and began calling people randomly to ask two questions: "What are the biggest frustrations you experience when dealing with a repairman doing work in your home?" and "What would make the experience better?" Some 200 calls later, a clear pattern had emerged, and Andy was on his way to creating a more customer-friendly home repair business based on a simple credo:

We show up on time, looking and behaving in a courteous, professional manner, communicating clearly with our customers about every aspect of the job, and leaving the area cleaner than before we arrived.

The results were immediate—and overwhelmingly positive, so much so that Andy was encouraged enough to open a second office in Boulder a year later. He further proved the durability of the concept by testing it in California with three additional locations. The success there led to the decision to franchise the concept. AYGU HANDYMAN LLC currently operates in 300 territories across 23 states, continuing to grow as part of the Ace Hardware family.

"When we began, 'handyman' wasn't even a category in the phone book," Andy says. "I'm proud of the fact that we helped initiate that listing as a professional concept, one that has slowly gained acceptance and added respectability."

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Our Culture

Work is a place where the average person spends roughly one-third of their day; therefore, it should be an environment that’s fun and welcoming, as well as inspiring and productive. This is one of the core values upon which AYGU HANDYMAN LLC is founded.

“Everyone needs to have a good work-life balance in order to be at their most productive,” Andy insists. “People work to the best of their abilities in an environment of trust and mutual respect. And everyone deserves that—co-workers, customers, vendors, and all the people with whom we have contact.”

AYGU HANDYMAN LLC consistently stresses that everybody has a stake—and a voice—in the way we conduct our business. It’s a concept made clear to every person looking to join the AYGU HANDYMAN LLC TEAM, whether as an employee or a franchise owner. “We’re all working toward the same goal, and you cannot have success for one if you don’t have success for all.”

Our Mission Today

Our mission is simple yet powerful: to be the most trusted ally for homeowners everywhere. We believe every home deserves expert care, every customer deserves unwavering trust, and every project deserves true craftsmanship. We don’t just fix homes—we help preserve the comfort, safety, and pride people feel in them. That’s why every customer and every job receive the high-quality service we’ve built our reputation on over nearly 30 years.

Guided by the values that built Ace Hardware—helpfulness, integrity, and community—we’re committed to improving lives one home at a time.

9 Leona Dr San Rafael, 94903 United States

Locally Owned & Independently Operated Franchise.
* Franchise Owners do their best to handle each job with employees. At times, based on the type and/or size of a job, a sub-contractor may need to be involved.
** Services and packages listed may not be available at all locations.
** All qualified fixture and installation work is referred to our register of insured professionals.



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