When you hire an electrician, you can be pretty sure you are hiring an electrical expert. Likewise, a plumber should be able to fix plumbing problems throughout your home. What about a handyman? Yes, they are handy and have experience and knowledge with many different home projects. But if you’ve never hired one before, you may not know what jobs a handyman can do for you.
Here are seven of the most requested handyman services.
1. Painting and Wall Repairs
You see the same four walls every day, and you probably notice all the bumps, scrapes, chips and cracks. If you have lived in the home for a while, you may even notice that the colors are not as vibrant as they once were. Your favorite blue has faded to an off-putting indigo—not your favorite color.
Whether refreshing a room with a new coat of paint or repairing unsightly damage to your walls, a handyman can help bring your space back to life. While many homeowners feel comfortable doing painting on their own, some painting jobs come with unique obstacles. Do you have vaulted ceilings? A two-story foyer? Custom moldings? Or textured walls that need repair?
If tall ladders, tedious trim work and retexturing aren’t in your wheelhouse, that’s ok. Drywall repair services is one area where handymen excel. They can give you professional results and keep you safely on the ground while the work gets done.
2. Assembly Services
“Some Assembly Required.” We’ve all seen this familiar phrase on the outside of boxes. If you have kids or grandkids, you may associate it with children’s toys. But more and more often, it is showing up on gym equipment, outdoor playsets and furniture.
If you’ve ever assembled it yourself, you know the process and outcome can vary with complexity of the assembly, the clarity of the instructions and the completeness of the product. Yes, we understand how frustrating it is to get halfway through the build only to find that you have three “B-type” screws and you should have six. Now what?
Next time skip the drive across town to the hardware store in search of more mysterious “B” screws and the frustration pouring over instructions that are hard to decipher and hire a handyman to assemble it for you.
3. Deck and Fence Repairs
Rain, sleet, sun and snow all take a toll, especially on structures like your fence and deck. Splintering wood and peeling paint are good indicators that the wood needs repainting or staining. If you have loose deck boards, warped fence posts or missing pickets, you might need to replace parts or whole sections of your deck or fence.
Repairing fences and decks is not easy. It involves selecting the right lumber, installing it properly, and applying paint or stain to match. If not done right, your fence or deck will not be the solid, sturdy structure you want. So, rather than tackle it themselves, many homeowners hire a handyman.
4. Electrical Work
If you’ve ever tried to replace a light fixture or install a ceiling fan, you know how tricky it can be without the right tools or expertise. And because electricity powers so many parts of your home, it is a part of many home improvement projects. A handyman can help with indoor and outdoor electrical fixes and upgrades.
Some common electrical jobs a handyman can do include:
- Installing ceiling fans
- Replacing light fixtures
- Adding dimmer switches
- Troubleshooting exterior lighting
- Installing landscape lighting
Remember, taking on electrical projects without taking the proper precautions can be dangerous. If you are unsure, call an expert for home projects involving electricity.
5. Junk Removal
Eventually, everything wears out, breaks down, or becomes unwanted. When those things are oversized, unusually heavy, or just plain awkward, it can be challenging to figure out how to get them off your property and disposed of properly.
What should you do with the old refrigerator in the garage that barely works or the oversized sectional in the basement? Whether it is hazardous or just heavy, the perplexing problem can leave you feeling defeated. That doesn’t have to be the way the story ends, though. A handyman can help remove these unwanted items and get them to their proper destination.
6. Pressure-Washing
Homes get dirty and cleaning the outside of your home is just as important as cleaning the inside. However, it can be significantly more challenging, especially if you have a two-story house. That siding is way too high to reach, even with your handy ladder. That’s where pressure washing comes in. Pressure washers can get to the dirt and grime that builds up under the highest eaves of your home.
Pressure-washing is a great way to spruce up many outdoor areas of your home, including sidewalks, driveways, patio furniture, decks, fencing, and even the floor of the garage.
However, like a fire hose, the high-pressure spray can be challenging to control, and buying a pressure washer could mean investing in another tool you may not use again. So, to save money and time, homeowners often hire a handyman to do the job quickly and safely.
7. Seasonal Tasks
Every time the seasons change, the homeowner to-do list flips over to a new page. You swap out lawn care for leaf raking or snow shoveling for planting and mulching. It can feel like a never-ending merry-go-round, and you can’t seem to get off. A handyman can’t stop your rotating to-do’s, but they can take care of the tasks on your list, including:
- Spigot winterization
- Cleaning out the gutters
- Installing Christmas lights and other seasonal decor
- Mowing and trimming the lawn
- Leaf clean up
- Removing snow from the driveway and walks
- Mulching flower beds
- Spring yard clean up
Don’t let seasonal tasks sneak up and overwhelm you. Hire a professional to take care of these tasks so you can enjoy the changing seasons without added stress.
At One Home Solution, we believe that homeownership does not mean you have to do everything yourself. Our professional handymen are standing by to help homeowners with tough tasks and easy ones, too. If you can’t or don’t want to do your own home projects, we get it. Local handyman services could be the ticket to getting everything done and having more time. Let us help you care for your home.