Wood windows need a lot of care and you probably don’t realize how many windows your home has. My condo has 26 windows, fewer than my Victorian which was quite a bit larger, so you probably have more than you realize. If you calculate even 20 minutes of maintenance per wood window each year, that … Read More
Home Emergencies: How to Shut Off the Water
Emergencies happen. Severe weather may damage our homes, and some problems are more critical than others. Water emergencies should be dealt with immediately, whether the water is coming in from outside, or there’s a plumbing leak inside your home. Why? Water or high levels of moisture may continue causing damage, often hidden damage, which increases … Read More
Wood Rot Series: How Dry Is Your Home?
Water damage can continue for many years before a customer realizes there’s a problem. Many of the jobs my handyman company handles start out repairing a “small” water problem, and it quickly turns into a much bigger job. Siding replacement may be one the top of the remodeling projects (highest payback when selling a house), … Read More
Repair Rotted Window Sill & Estimating Repair Costs
Estimating home repair costs is challenging when you can’t see the extent of the problem. At my handyman business, repair rotted window sill is a top handyman project. What might look simple when you start, can get complicated when you remove the rotted wood and find any hidden damage. The sad part is most wood rot … Read More
Water & Wood Rot Repairs – Windows
Windows are a very important feature of your home. The problem is we don’t really look at the windows but rather we look through our windows to enjoy the view and windows bring natural sunlight into our homes. Because we seldom look at the actual window, it’s quite common for wood rot to continue for … Read More
Water & Wood Rot Repairs – Roof
Your roof is pretty high up. You probably don’t look at your roof often but at least once a year you should be checking it visually to see if it’s in need of repairs. At the same time, while you’re up on a ladder or taking photos, you need to check the wood trim directly … Read More
