Your Guide to Handyman Services

David Carter of Handy Man Repairs, Inc. is a home repairs and renovations expert with experience in the areas of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and painting. He is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and the National Kitchen & Bath Association.

How to Find a Good Handyman

Homeowners looking to hire a handyman should definitely check out references, as well as ask their friends and neighbors for recommendations on trusted home repair experts in their local area.

What is a Full Home Energy Inspection?

Undergoing a full home energy inspection is the single best way to find if energy wasters are in your home and determine the best way to save money on heating and cooling bills.

Lower Your Fuel Bill

The best way to lower your fuel bill is to invest in a programmable thermostat and only buy appliances marked as energy efficient.

Why to Seal Your Doorframe

Keeping your doorframe tightly sealed will save you a bundle on energy and fuel costs throughout the winter season.

Stay Warm Without Wasting Energy

Keeping your home properly maintained and tuned up is the best way to keep warm air inside without losing energy.

How to Maintain an Electric Water Heater

The best way to extend the lifetime of an electric water heater is to flush out the water every six months and change important parts like the sacrificial anode as soon as they begin to erode.

Why to Call an Electrician

Electrical work is not only complicated, but it can also be dangerous for homeowners who do not know what they are doing. Always call in an expert to handle your electrical jobs.

Why to Rewire an Older Home

Safety is the biggest reason why homeowners should consider rewiring an older home to meet modern electrical standards.

How to Build a Custom Deck

Decks have come a long way in the past 10 years, and the options for materials and designs are practically endless. The only thing that limits most homeowners is cost, which is why it is important to set a budget before anything else.

Trends in Custom Decks

Home renovation TV shows and magazines have spurred a trend for intricate decks featuring unique herringbone designs.

How to Extend the Lifetime of Your Deck

There are dozens of ways to maintain a home deck. What is important, though, is that homeowners keep up with whatever method they choose from the beginning by getting regular coatings or pressure washings each year.

Why to Hire a Handyman Instead of a Plumber

When a homeowner wants something fixed right away, rather than scheduling an appointment weeks in advance or trying to repair something himself, he usually calls a handyman to take on the job.

Why to Not Do Plumbing Yourself

Homeowners frequently want to save money by taking on projects around the house. There are times when this is great. But when you are talking about a plumbing project in particular, that is definitely something you shouldn’t do, Carter says.

How to Estimate Costs on a Plumbing Project

Plumbing jobs can quickly escalate in terms of complexity and cost if something was fixed incorrectly in the past. Because of that, I give clients the worst-case and the most likely scenario in terms of how much each specific project is going to cost.

When to Replace a Sink or Shower

Prices for new fixtures have come down so much in recent years that it is often cheaper to replace a sink or shower than to repair the one you have.

When Is It Time to Replace a Toilet?

Toilets are built to last a lifetime, which is why homeowners should never theoretically need to replace their toilets unless they are looking for a new style or color.

Why to Pressure Wash

Pressure washing is the best, and easiest, way to remove unsightly and dangerous mold from decks and home siding.

How Often Should You Paint the Outside of Your Home?

When a paint job is done properly, homeowners should only have to repaint their homes’ exteriors once every 10 years.

How to Remove Graffiti

The way in which you remove graffiti from a home or wall is going to depend on what type of product was used to make the graffiti and what type of surface was marked up.