Services
The jobs I take, and a few I don't
All of them are small, and all are billed at the same hourly rate. Each page says what's included, what changes the time and where I stop.
Doors and hardware
Doors that rub or won't latch, hinges, knobs, levers and deadbolts you've bought.
Read moreTrim and carpentry
Rotted or loose casing and baseboard, small built-ins, shelves cut to fit.
Read moreWalls and patches
Holes, cracks and dents in drywall and plaster, patched and painted.
Read moreMounting and hanging
TVs, mirrors, shelves and rods fastened into studs, with the right anchors where there are none.
Read morePorch and steps
Soft boards, loose rails and wobbly steps repaired with treated lumber.
Read moreAssembly and small fixes
Beds, wardrobes and cabinet fixes, plus the rattle and the squeak.
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My limits
What I turn down
A handyman who says yes to everything is a risk to your house. Here is where I stop, and who to call instead.
| Kind of work | I won't do | Call instead | I'll do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | I won't doWiring, panels, new circuits or ceiling fans | Call insteadA licensed electrician | I'll doChange a bulb, a battery or a cover plate |
| Plumbing and gas | I won't doNew water lines, gas lines or water heaters | Call insteadA licensed plumber | I'll doTighten a loose fitting or swap a washer |
| Roofs and high ladders | I won't doRoof work, or a ladder taller than one story | Call insteadA roofer or a company with lifts | I'll doAnything I can reach from a ladder at the eave |
| Structure | I won't doCut or move a wall that carries weight | Call insteadA contractor and, if needed, an engineer | I'll doFix a squeaky tread or a sagging shelf |
| Old paint | I won't doSand or scrape past that limit in a house built before 1978 | Call insteadA firm trained under the EPA's lead rule | I'll doPatch small spots inside the EPA's limit |
| Water and mold | I won't doMold removal, or tracing where the water comes from | Call insteadA water-damage specialist | I'll doReplace trim once the leak is fixed |
| Permits | I won't doA new deck, a gutted bath or anything that needs a permit | Call insteadA licensed general contractor | I'll doSmall repairs that need no permit |
| Big jobs | I won't doMulti-week remodels or anything that needs a crew | Call insteadA remodeling firm | I'll doWork I can finish in a day or two |
Not sure which one yours is?
Text a photo. I'll tell you what it is, how long it usually takes and whether it's a job for me.