Some people look forward to retirement as a chance to finally put their tools away. John Larkin Michie isn't one of them.

A proud United States Marine Corps veteran, John served eight years in the Marine Corps before building a career spanning 38+ years in construction. His passion for the trade began at just 12 years old, working in his family's home renovation business, where he learned everything from painting foundations and installing aluminum siding to wallpapering and drop ceilings. Those early experiences laid the foundation for a lifetime of quality craftsmanship and hard work.

Throughout his career, John has contributed to major projects including Newark Liberty International Airport Terminal C, the Willis Avenue Bridge, Montclair State University, Seton Hall University, and numerous residential and commercial buildings throughout Manhattan. Today, he's best known for helping homeowners and small business owners throughout Cranford with the same attention to detail and pride he's brought to every project over the years.

A devoted husband and father of two daughters, John is the kind of neighbor who's always happy to lend a hand, or a tool. If you've lived in Cranford long enough, there's a good chance he's already helped someone on your street. After retiring, starting JLarkin Handyman Services felt like the natural next chapter: a way to continue doing what he loves while serving the community he proudly calls home. As a veteran-owned, locally owned business, JLarkin Handyman Services is built on honesty, reliability, and quality workmanship—treating every home with the same care and respect as if it were his own.