Long before launching his business, Dell Harrington was shaping hands-on skills in a woodshop classroom. By day, he taught students the fundamentals of craftsmanship; on the side, he tackled home repairs and remodeling projects.
That mix of leadership and trades opened the door to the oil fields, where Dell ultimately earned the title of Certified Safety Professional. He held this role for several years, even as he and his wife moved from West Texas to Austin. Both worked at the same company, building a life in their new city.
Then in 2012, everything shifted. Just months after his wife’s cancer diagnosis, Dell was laid off. Dozens of applications later, opportunities remained elusive. To stay productive, he returned to helping friends with home maintenance, planting the seeds for what would come next.
One afternoon, while repairing a fence and praying about the uncertainty in front of him, Dell felt the Lord impress something unmistakable on his heart: it was time to step out on his own. Since founding By His Hands, LLC, he hasn’t been without jobs.
“The most fulfilling thing is the fact that this is the Lord’s business,” says Dell. “This line of work is part of my living testimony.”
By His Hands, LLC offers a wide range of handyman services to improve the safety, security, and comfort of homes. Dell is also a dealer with SunSetter, a nationally recognized company known for high-quality awnings, solar screens, and retractable screens. He admires SunSetter’s commitment to ongoing customer care and trusts their products to perform.
Equally important to Dell are the people who have come to him in real need of steady work. Helping them regain stability has been very rewarding, and he hopes to expand his team and create more opportunities this year.
“It’s a wide-open industry, and we stand behind our products,” says Dell. “I’ll go to bat for you, for whatever.”
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