Fire him

I've had a handyman for years who has increasingly gotten surly and uncooperative.  I've kind of given him a pass because of our long history and because he's gone out of his way in the past. I've always liked using him because he employs neighborhood apprentices. I practically gave my house away to him as a show of loyalty for past work.  But that is the past.  Last week, he complained that I call him too much and with his voice raised, told me to stop.  I one-upped him and said he doesn't have to worry about me calling because I won't be calling him again. But, yesterday he called and we got into a tiff and he hung up on me. With that, he was fired.  I don't argue with folks I pay...I just fire them.