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A Smell in the Bathroom

By |January 8th, 2016|Categories: DIY, Handyman Services, Home Maintenance|Tags: , , , , , |

As a handyman, I never know what people will call me for. Each day brings a new surprise. Like last week. I got a call from a client who had a strange odor in her bathroom that she couldn't figure out where it was coming from. The bathroom was unfinished [...]

Clothes Dryer Cleaning

By |December 15th, 2015|Categories: Handyman Projects, Handyman Services, Home Maintenance|Tags: , , |

When was the last time you had a clothes dryer cleaning and dryer vent pipe cleaned? According to the NFPA, laundry rooms were responsible for 4.5% of all house fires resulted in 51 civilian deaths, 380 civilian injuries, and $236 million in direct property damage. Dryer lint is highly flammable. If [...]

Pillar Repair -Wood Rot in Pillars can be repaired

By |October 30th, 2015|Categories: Handyman Projects, Home Maintenance, Home Repair|Tags: , |

New railings             Only one pillar needed a pillar repair. It had quite a bit of rot in it and it was on the front side of the pillar so I had to do a pillar repair that would not be noticed when it was [...]

Your 8-Point Winterization Inspection Special

By |October 20th, 2015|Categories: Handyman Services, Home Maintenance|Tags: , , |

Winter is coming. That means two things: Freezing cold temperatures and higher utility bills. Fortunately, if you live in the Ancaster area, you can rely on The Ancaster Handyman, and his simple 8-point Winterization Inspection Special to help you solve these problems. We are offering this Winterization Inspection Special so [...]

DIYers make mistakes !!

By |October 15th, 2015|Categories: DIY, Handyman Services, Home Repair|Tags: , , , |

The first thing any savvy DIYers (do-it-yourselfer) should take into account when considering a new project is that it will probably take twice as much time and three times as much money as you thought. Or maybe it's three times as long and twice as much money. Either way, there's [...]

10 Reasons Why It Is Better To Call A Handyman

By |October 1st, 2015|Categories: Handyman Projects, Handyman Services, Home Maintenance|Tags: , , |

There are many reasons to call a handyman. Here are 10 of them. 1 You do not have to buy tools that you will hardly ever use 2 He will have the right tools for doing a better job 3 He will get the job done so that it will [...]

10 reasons why not to hire a handyman

By |October 1st, 2015|Categories: Handyman Projects, Handyman Services, Humour|Tags: , , , , , |

Not everyone wants to hire a handyman and they have their reasons. In fact, here are 10 reasons why not to hire a handyman. You can own your very own set of carpentry, plumbing, flooring and electrical tools that you will hardly ever use. You get to work with your [...]

Your Source For Home Improvements

By |September 14th, 2015|Categories: Handyman Projects, Handyman Services|Tags: , , , |

The Ancaster Handyman is your any time, every time source for home improvements. Maintenance for your home when you need it. Sometimes you just don’t have the time – or the tools – to complete that home improvement project you have been dreaming about. Whether that be painting, fixing up [...]

Drywall Repair Holes Larger Than 6″

By |September 1st, 2015|Categories: Handyman Projects, Handyman Services, Home Maintenance|Tags: , , |

The Ancaster Handyman drywall patch To do a drywall repair for holes larger than 6" cut a piece of drywall into a square a little bit bigger than the hole. Hold the square over the hole in the drywall and trace around the edges. Cut along the lines on the wall [...]

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