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Fun and Focused: Improve Rooms for Kids!

School is back in session!  The kids are starting a new year of learning and that means, of course, a new year of homework.  We can greatly impact the way our children learn and their success by providing them with a designated study area that is tidy and focused.  In fact, we may as well improve the whole bedroom while we’re at it!

Provide a Study Space

Many children have a hard time focusing when it comes to homework because they tend to study in areas full of distractions, like the living room or kitchen.  Create a quiet area that is separate from any other commotion in the house.  A simple desk in the bedroom will allow the little scholar to remove any distractions and will essentially “force” them to focus on the task at hand.  Mr. Handyman can design a custom carpentry solution for this purpose or assist you with troublesome furniture assembly.

Make Organization Easier

Does it ever feel like picking up after the kids is an uphill battle?  We know the feeling.  Make it easy for kids to organize toys and clothes and save yourself from some of the daily clean up duty.  Use organization tools and discuss their purpose with the kids.  Designate certain drawers/cubbies for certain things until everything has a home.  If everything has a place, there should be no excuses at clean up time!  Mr. Handyman can install closet organizers to make everyone’s chore list a little easier.

Make the Most of Wall Space

Give a child’s bedroom personality and functionality with fun organizational tools like shelving and hooks.  Let the little one display their prized items on unique shelves or hang items of everyday use (like a backpack) on hooks with a fun design.

Mr. Handyman of Gilbert can help you design and build a fun and focused room for your child.  Give us a call today!

Stay Safe with Grab Bar Installation

Grab bars are safety devices that allow users to maintain balance, lessen fatigue while standing, hold some of their weight while maneuvering, or have something to grab onto in case of a slip or fall. A care assistant can also use a grab bar for support while transferring a patient from one place to another.

The use of proactive safety precautions as we grow older and face new challenges are a wise investment for your own safety or the safety of ones you love. Falls are the most common accident around the home and can be prevented by installing grab bars in select locations to provide the stability and support required by those with limited mobility. A safety grab bar railing will help maintain balance and provide a safe, accessible tool that reduces fall risk. It's an incredible cost effective modification that will provide you with peace of mind and support.

Common Locations

• Grab bars next to a toilet help people using a wheelchair transfer to the toilet seat and back to the wheelchair. They also assist people who have difficulty sitting down, have balance problems while seated or need help rising from a seated position.

• Used in a shower or bathtub, grab bars help to maintain balance while standing or maneuvering, assist in transferring into and out of the enclosure, and generally help to reduce slips and falls.

The expert team at Mr. Handyman can install grab bars in your home or the home of a loved one.  Don’t wait for an unfortunate incident to take simple safety measures such as this!  Mr. Handyman can help you decide the best locations for grab bars and perform a professional, trustworthy installation.  Give us a call today! 480.612.6000

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!