Handyman In Detroit Michigan

When doing the handy man work we have a bunch of safety tips in place. When doing plumbing for customers it is very important to keep us and the customers safe. We need to be sure not to mix certain chemicals  and be careful with drain cleaners. When using power tools and hand tools it is important to wear safety gloves and glasses especially if the power tools create sparks. Slips, trips, and falls are some of the biggest issues handy men have when doing plumbing work. To avoid getting hurt it is very important to wear work boots. If using a ladder its important to do a visual inspection every time when climbing on it. When working in the hot sun it is important to drink plenty of water and take breaks in the air condition. 

 

When doing dry wall installation handy man work it is important to lift things property to avoid back injuries. Lift things with the knees. Avoiding obstructions is also important. Have drywall sheets taken as close to the work site as possible to avoid needing to move them. Wearing the proper safety equipment such as a mask or goggles is also important to ourselves from dust from the sanding. Also to avoid being electrocuted we make note of where electrical wire and obstructions are and we avoid drilling or nailing holes above light switches or receptacles. Stopping dust from circulating throughout the home is also a priority. To do this close all heating or AC vents and cover openings with plastic sheeting where the work is being done.

 

Here are some handyman tips. When doing porch repair it doesn’t have to be hard so make it as simple as possible. When a stoop is missing use a wire brush and a shot back to clean it out. Then use concrete bonding adhesive over top of the bare portion of the concrete. Apply that so that the new concrete will bond to the old concrete. Also use a wire brush to take off any old paint and any other material that’s going to interfere with the bonding process. Then apply more bonding adhesive to the spots. Then use tap cons with a hammer drill. Drill through the concrete and use tap cons as anchors. Then mix quick setting cement with water. Then put that cement on it. 

 

When painting walls as a handy man screw the paint roller on and pour in paint to the bucket. Start by moving the roller 3 quarters upwards on the wall. Apply firm pressure to the roller. Roll the roller up and down in a straight line painting the wall and apply more pressure going downward and this will release more paint from the roller. Stop when reaching the bottom. Create a space between the painted area and the ceiling in order to avoid the ceiling and keep painting as before. Repeat the process until getting to the other side.

 

To install replacement windows as a handyman take the trim off by scoring along the sides. Use a pry bar. Remove the stops in the window if the window has stops. Where gloves for safety reasons. Put some PVC stops in. Remove all the old nails. Mark a half inch reveal and nail it down. Be sure to put a beat of caulk around the area where the old window was. Then put in the new window and set a level in the bottom sill. After this square the window and make sure it is level. Check the sides to make sure the window is not crooked. Put some shins in the sides and screw the new window in. Measure the window to make sure its square. Before putting the screws in make sure the window is still working and sliding and opening as it should. Drill off holes on each side. If the window comes with screws that is good. If not use a galvanized screw. Also a panhead screw works. When the window is in try opening and closing it to make sure it works. Now spray foam and spray it in the gaps of the window.

 

When cleaning out a basement as a handyman it is recommended to get the job done at the time of doing it. Have the customer rent a bin to throw out unwanted belongings. Finding a local bin there done that should help. There are a couple things to do in order to be safe when cleaning out and organizing the basement. Don’t leave items such as glass uncovered on high shelves. Keep heavier items on the bottom and lighter ones on the top. Throw out old rotting material as fast as possible. To organize the stuff, separate it into 3 piles. There are 3 piles the stuff should be organized to. 1. Trash 2. Donate 3. Keep . Throw out everything not needed into the trash. Everything to be donated should go into a separate pile. Put everything that needs to be relocated into another pile. Also put anything that is to be kept in another pile. It is recommended after organizing to put all the items that are going to be kept in bins and label and color code the bins. While cleaning out the basement it is suggested to clean it out. Disinfect the door handles, vacuum and mop the floors, scrub down the shelves, and dust all surfaces. Clean and wash out all the containers that need cleaning and be sure to wear the right clothes such as gloves and long pants. If tired take a water break or go for a walk and then get back to the job.

 

When cleaning out the garage as a handyman it’s important to assess all of the stuff in the garage first. Organize the stuff by putting all paints with the paints, the toys with the toys, etc. Maybe donate or recycle a lot of stuff. Rent a dumpster for a number of days for all the junk. Any electronics can be donated to stores like Best Buy. Water based paints can be donated to many paints stores being that the label is still on. Good will is a good place to donate unwanted stuff as well. The Baby 2 baby charity is a good place to donate baby stuff. Family and friends may also take these items.

 

Cleaning the house as a handyman can be done step by step. The living room can be cleaned by just doing regular clean up work for the customer maybe once to twice. Dust a few surfaces, pick up dishes, fold blankets, vacuum, and the living room will be clean. Setting a timer is a works well. Set the timer for maybe a half an hour and clean that room for that amount of time and then do the same thing for the next room. Writing down the goals for cleaning is also a strategy that works. Check the tasks off after completing each one. Make cleaning the house fun. Listen to music or something entertaining on headphones. 

 

When a handy man does lawnmowing don’t use the lawn mower as an edger. This happens when lawn mowing over the area between the flowerbed and the grass. The lawn mower blade will either scalp the lawn or damage the mower blade by hitting the flowerbed. Edge the beds instead of lawnmowing it. Two edge the beds make 2 passes with a string trimmer. The first one is horizontal and then make a vertical pass that will provide a razer sharp edge. Then pull the weeds in the flowerbeds and maybe put mulch down in the flowerbed to make it look nice. Another tip when mowing the lawn is to change direction. If normally mowing the lawn north to south simply reverse it and go east to west. Doing this will help eliminate ruts in the lawn from the tires ending up in the same positions and the grass blades on the lawn mower will get folded and trained better to go a certain way. Mow the lawn a minimum of once a week. Also the type of lawn mower used won’t make any difference of what the lawn will look like. Focus instead on having a sharp blade of the lawn mower and do not take more than ⅓ of the grass blades off during any giving mowing. 

 

When doing snow removal handy man work use gas powered snow blowers and use compact snow blowers to save money. Using power shovels are an option but it is only recommended for 6 inches or less of snow. Another good strategy when doing snow removal is to get help from family members. Be careful when removing snow from the driveway and sidewalks and if there is a lot of snow take extra breaks and then come back to the job. 

 

When offering handyman services in Detroit it is good to have knowledge about how the house works and functions. It is a good idea to get commercial liability insurance and have the business registered with the state. Registering the handyman business in Detroit can be done by going to the secretary of state’s website. Call us at 248-633-4509 and we will have our handyman here in Detroit Michigan come out and do the job.