3 Ways to Improve the Living Room

The living room is a significant and meaningful place in your home.  Families often use the living room to entertain guests, play games, watch television, and socialize.  For many homes, the family room is one of the busiest places in the house.  Mr. Handyman wants to help you transform your living room into an area that is useful, inviting, and enjoyable.  Here are some of the ways we can enhance your living area:

Shelving Units

Both practical and aesthetically pleasant, shelving units should be an integral part of every living area.  If there are children in your home, shelving units can house games, family pictures, and even toys.  Mr. Handyman can design a custom carpentry solution for your shelving needs, leaving some areas open to display and others concealed by cabinet doors.  Now, the coloring books that the kids drag out after dinner every night can be easily accessed, but still hidden.  If there are no children in your home, consider using shelving to display prized knick knacks, picture frames, books, or plants.  No matter the ages of your residents, make the shelves your own!  A custom shelving solution from Mr. Handyman will give your living room personality and functionality.

Decorative Molding

No matter what type of home you live in, decorative molding can enhance the look of a room and make a statement of class and refinement.  Owners can choose to have molding installed where the wall meets the ceiling or along the floor, depending on the desired effect.  Molding is often white, making it easy to accent whatever color is currently on the walls.  Styles of molding range from intricate and ornate to plain and modest – regardless, the molding will enhance the environment of any room and provide a subtle touch of elegance.  Mr. Handyman can work with you to decide which style of molding best suits your living room and perform an expert installation, leaving your home tasteful and polished.

Mantel Installation

The mantel serves as the focal point of a living area.  Don’t have a fireplace?  That’s ok!  Mr. Handyman can help you choose a place for the mantel that will highlight the living area and allow you to display plants, pictures, or objects of sentimental value.  A mantel gives the living area much more charisma and will make it an inviting place to entertain guests or spend family time.  Add your individual personality through the type of material, style, and color of your mantel piece.  Don’t worry – we’ll install it!

Mr. Handyman of Gilbert can assist in creating the perfect atmosphere for your living room.  Have a few ideas of your own?  Let us know!  Call today and one of our experienced technicians can discuss revamping your living space!

High ROI Projects That Won't Empty Your Wallet

We often initiate home improvement efforts because we want to alter our home to better suit our own personal tastes, but it’s important to remember that these projects should be adding value to your residence.  This article outlines a few project ideas which yield high return on investment and aesthetically improve your living space!  The author focused on budget friendly ventures that won’t give you sticker shock.  Let’s highlight a few projects that Mr. Handyman can help you accomplish:

      Tile  Restore luxury to your kitchen and bathrooms with new tile.  An affordable and effective idea, tile installation will alter and refresh the look of any room in addition to increasing the value of your home.  Tile keeps rooms cooler in the Arizona heat and is easy to maintain when compared with carpeted areas.  Tile is an excellent consideration for a potential home sale, as prospective buyers are often attracted to tiled areas which hide wear, stains, foot traffic, etc.

      Entryway   Take a thorough look at the entryway of your home.  Are you pleased with it?  If you are selling your home, the entryway serves as a point of first impressions, so it may not be a bad idea to consider making some changes.  The changes don’t have to be major home repairs – for instance, you may want to touch up the exterior paint on your home or consider painting the door itself.  If you are unwilling to invest in an entirely new door, check to be sure all the hardware of the door is working properly.  These are little fixes that can make a big difference!

      Basement  A basement is a highly coveted feature of any potential home.  Basements are rare in the valley so, if you have one in your home, make great use of it!  If there is no flooring, you might consider installing inexpensive carpet to improve the look of the floors.  Storage solutions are incredibly useful in basement areas, or perhaps shelving for a home entertainment center if the kids use that part of the house to watch movies or play games.

Now is the time to take advantage of the incredible value of your home.  The projects above are just a few ideas to increase the worth of your home while improving your living conditions.  Mr. Handyman of Gilbert can assist you in all of these projects, major or minor, and provide you with a space you are proud to call your own.  Let’s increase the value of your home together – call Mr. Handyman today!

Confronting the Chaos in the Garage

Organizing the garage is one of the most overwhelming project ‘monsters’ that homeowners face.  Years and years of tools, toys, and trinkets love to build up in the garage, making it hard to gather the motivation to dive in and rearrange things.  Plus, this is Arizona – the garage is pretty toasty!  Let Mr. Handyman help you revamp your garage and make the most out of your space.

Categorization

First, think of categories that would be useful for grouping the items in your garage.  These categories could be things like: holiday decorations, sports equipment, garden tools, household items, etc.  Make the categories unique to the contents of your garage.  Next, think of how you would like the categories situated within the space.  What does the layout look like?  What are things you need to access frequently versus the things you only need once or twice a year?

Floor Space

Now, get things off the floor!  It’s nice to have your things organized, but leaving them on the floor adds clutter and confusion to your garage area.  Hanging racks make the most of the wall space and can be purchased for many things including tools and bikes.  There are many options regarding shelving units that Mr. Handyman of Gilbert can help you install.  When deciding how to organize your space, be sure to keep in mind how frequently you use the items and shelve them accordingly. 

Tackling the garage can be a daunting task but there’s good news!  You don’t have to do it alone!  Our handymen can assist you with transforming that cluttered headache into a well-organized space.  An orderly garage helps us to prepare for some of summer’s favorite activities: washing the car, building lemonade stands, keeping a beautiful garden, and bike riding. 

Contact Mr. Handyman of Gilbert today and let’s talk about confronting that pile in the garage –your dream space is just a phone call away!

Three Fantastic Summer Projects for the Home

The kids are home from school and Valley residents are looking for improvements that will make their home a more enjoyable place to spend their summer.  Often, summer greets us with frequent visits from family and friends, so it’s time to make your home a place that you can truly be proud of.  Mr. Handyman can assist with all your major and minor home repairs as well as those add-ons you’ve been considering.  You don’t have to put these summer projects off any longer: Mr. Handyman can get the hard work done for you!  Here are a few ideas to make your summertime spectacular.

Install a Deck:  Looking for a way to use that extra space in the yard that will be both useful and visually appealing?  Installing a deck is an excellent way to refine the look of your yard and provide a commodious space for family and guests to interact and relax.  With proper maintenance, a deck will significantly increase the value of your home and last for many summers!  Mr. Handyman of Gilbert can take care of installing a beautiful new deck or perform routine maintenance on your existing deck such as cleaning and sealing.

Organize the Closet:  Let’s face it – most of us aren’t too proud of the condition of our closets.  And the closet in Junior’s room?  Don’t even go there.  Not to worry, Mr. Handyman can install organizers that will make daily use and categorization a breeze.  Add organizers to every closet in your home for a cost-effective solution that will give even the kids an easy avenue for maintaining a clean room!  Discover the accessibility and versatility of your closet with the assistance of a professional handyman.

Tile Installation:  If you’ve been in your home for a few years, it’s likely that the carpet has started to show some wear.  Instead of renting the steam cleaner again, consider installing tile.  Tile is a great solution to high-traffic areas where carpet accrues dirt, stains, and general wear.  Tile is both stylish and easy to clean, and will create an entirely different atmosphere for the surrounding area.  Mr. Handyman will install and clean your tile and grout, leaving you with a chic, clean living space that impresses your guests and forgives those ‘spilt milk’ incidents.

Whatever your summertime projects may be, Mr. Handyman can assist you with professional home repairs and services that showcase your living space.  


Let Mr. Handyman of Gilbert transform your home into a hub for summertime fun! 

Let Mr. Handyman Reduce Your Summer Cooling Costs!

The temperatures are rising and that means summer is upon the valley.  There are many things we love about summer – relaxing by the pool, popsicles with the kids, and fireworks on the Fourth of July.  

But there is one thing we know all Arizona residents would like to change about their summertime:  cooling costs!

A large number of components contribute to that total on your cooling bill.  Costs will vary according to the size of the home, number of rooms, sun exposure, number of people in the house, and so on.

Let’s explore a few of the ways that Mr. Handyman of Gilbert can lower your cooling costs this summer!

1.       Attic Insulation:  Adding insulation to an attic is one of the most cost-effective things a home owner can do to reduce their cooling costs.  Most home owners don’t want to install insulation because, frankly, it is way too hot to work in the attic!  Mr. Handyman of Gilbert will properly insulate your attic, reducing the work required by your air conditioning unit and lowering that monthly bill.  An insulated attic also retains heat in the winter and serves as a noise buffer, diminishing undesirable noise from household appliances and audio equipment. 

2.      Air Filter Maintenance:  Providing attention and care to air conditioning filters is crucial in the months that your AC unit works the hardest.  Let a professional handyman assist you with air filter replacement and keep your air conditioning in great shape.  Along with increasing efficiency of your cooling unit, replacement filters also drastically reduce pollutants inside your home, keeping your family cool and healthy!

3.      Door and Window Seals:  Have you noticed smudges, spots, or condensation in your windows?  These blemishes usually indicate that the window seals need to be repaired.  In order to retain cool air, the panes of glass must be pressed and resealed.  This project can be messy and time consuming – let a professional handyman assist you with the restoration of your window seals.  Prefer to replace the windows altogether?  We can do that too!  Mr. Handyman will also install weather stripping kits along the doors of entry to your home to prevent wasteful air leaks.

The average high temperature for Phoenix in the month of July is 105° F!  Don't wait to utilize professional handyman services for your major and minor home repairs!


Call Mr. Handyman today at (480)612-6000 and let's talk about reducing your summertime bills!

Low-cost, big-impact Kitchen and Bath Upgrades

When it comes to home improvements, a kitchen or bathroom upgrade is one of the best investments you can make. Here are some tips from Mr. Handyman for a successful upgrade:

Kitchen Upgrades

• Are your kitchen cabinets looking tired? Simply changing your cabinet doors or adding new hardware will create a fresh look for a lot less money than a complete replacement.
• Mr. Handyman offers a large variety of kitchen countertop materials; from wooden butcher block tops to tile to laminates. Just choose your favorite material and give us a call. Ourcountertop installation experts will have your new kitchen counter in place before you know it.

Bathroom Upgrades

• To the right, you can see before and after photos of a drab sink transformed into an elegant stone tile countertop and backsplash. A colorful vessel sink and new faucet give style and beauty to an updated powder room.
• Updating your bathroom is easy with these simple ideas:regrouting, caulking tubs and showers, replacing flooring, installing a new vanity faucet and mirror, as well as towel racks.

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