| Who can assist you with all of those once tiny | | | | Tiling |
| repairs that are rapidly becoming big problems? The | | | | This do-it-yourself repair or home makeover often |
| handyman can! Most people, at one point in time or | | | | results in the inexperienced looking puzzled over a |
| another, have considered undertaking common | | | | funky, uneven pattern or throwing a trowel angrily |
| household repair jobs on their own. There's nothing | | | | against the bathroom wall. Tiling is a pain and requires |
| wrong with do-it-yourself, or at least attempting a | | | | a trained professional to handle the situation. This is |
| project, but there is definitely a time when it's better | | | | especially true if you want something that looks nice |
| to call on the help of a professional handyman. Too | | | | and not "off." Tiling also involves the use of |
| often people tackle large or complex projects that | | | | expensive and specialized equipment that can be |
| go beyond simple hinge oiling or screw tightening. If | | | | expensive to rent and a hassle to learn how to use. |
| you're household problem involves electricity, | | | | Gutter Repair and Cleaning |
| plumbing, heavy objects, or any combination of | | | | Similar to fixing a ceiling, do you really want to be |
| these, you'll need some help. Here are some common | | | | pulling sludge out of your gutter while balancing on |
| fixes that you'll want to hire an experienced | | | | the roof? Oh, and it's sludge if you're lucky, other |
| handyman to do. | | | | times it might be a small, dead animal. This is a messy |
| Ceiling Repair | | | | and dangerous job that can result in broken legs or a |
| Leaky roof or ceiling? Strange wet spots developing? | | | | bird-pecked skull. A good handyman can flush out |
| Or perhaps you just had one particularly crazy party | | | | your gutters or install a new one in the same amount |
| and are left with a gaping hole above your head. | | | | of time you would spend at the local hardware store |
| Whatever the reason, this is a job for him. Why | | | | trying to sort through a bin of screws. |
| shouldn't you attempt to break out the spackle and | | | | Septic Tanks and Systems |
| mend it yourself? Well, the most obvious reason is | | | | Only the most die-hard do-it-yourselfer (or mad man) |
| that you'll be craning your neck at an unholy angle | | | | would even think to take on a septic job rather than |
| while standing on a tall, teetering ladder. This is usually | | | | calling in a trained handyman. It's messy, smelly, and |
| a recipe for disaster and is risky even for the | | | | you risk angering the entire neighborhood if you don't |
| experienced professional. You'll also want to ensure | | | | get the problem fixed correctly and quickly. You'll also |
| that the job is done carefully and properly to avoid | | | | want to consider the health and hygiene issues |
| further damage to the ceiling. | | | | involved and spare yourself a potential hospital visit. |