The Handyman Stevenson Ranch is your one-stop shop for all things home improvement.
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We offer comprehensive services to any homeowner in the Southern California region, from basic repairs to remodeling. The Handyman at Stevenson Ranch is your one-stop shop for all things home improvement. We offer comprehensive services to any homeowner in the Southern California region, from basic repairs to remodeling.
All our handymen are background checked, are professional and are well-versed with the latest techniques. We provide flexible scheduling, free estimates, and an easy process of booking appointments. So what are you waiting for? 
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It is usually a guy’s job to keep their house in order. However, there are times where they need to call a handy man for repairs. A handy man can be called for many different reasons from changing a light bulb, installing shelves, repairing appliances, changing the locks on the door, etc.
Fixing things around the house is not always the most fun job that a guy could do but it needs to be done. It can be really inconvenient when something breaks and it needs immediate repairs which is why these handy mans exist.
Most of the time, people underestimate the importance of hiring a handy man. They think that they can do the repairs themselves and save on money. However, it is not always easy to fix things without knowing some basic skills. That is why it is important to research and find a reliable handyman who will be able to perform the repairs for you at an affordable price.
Fixing things around the house is not always the most fun job that a guy could do but it needs to be done. It can be really inconvenient when something breaks and it needs immediate repairs which is why these handy mans exist.
Most of the time, people underestimate the importance of hiring a handy man. They think that they can do the repairs themselves and save on money. However, it is not always easy to fix things without knowing some basic skills. That is why it is important to research and find a reliable handyman who will be able to perform the repairs for you at an affordable price.
No job is too big or too small
When it comes to home repairs, there are many different jobs that need to be undertaken. From fixing leaky pipes to replacing the roof, there are many different things that need to be done when you're looking for a repair job. Some jobs can be done by homeowners themselves while others will require professional help.
Here are some of the most common big home repair jobs:
- Replacing windows (if they're not double-paned)
- Replacing the roof if it's not sealed properly or if it has seen better days
- Removing any mold or mildew from inside your home or basement, which can cause health problems
- Fixing leaks in your plumbing system
Some of the common small home repair jobs that homeowners face are leaky faucets, clogged toilets, broken plumbing fixtures, and worn-out appliances.
For a list of common small home repair jobs see below:
- Leaky faucet
- Clogged toilet
- Broken plumbing fixture
- Worn out appliance
Furniture Assembly
Hiring a handyman to assemble the furniture for you is an efficient and cost-effective way to get the job done. A handyman can assemble furniture for you and make sure it is done correctly. They also know the best ways to put furniture together in order to save space, maximize storage space, or Pre-built furniture can be installed in a room pretty quickly and efficiently which makes it a very convenient option.
Here are some of the most common big home repair jobs:
- Replacing windows (if they're not double-paned)
- Replacing the roof if it's not sealed properly or if it has seen better days
- Removing any mold or mildew from inside your home or basement, which can cause health problems
- Fixing leaks in your plumbing system
Some of the common small home repair jobs that homeowners face are leaky faucets, clogged toilets, broken plumbing fixtures, and worn-out appliances.
For a list of common small home repair jobs see below:
- Leaky faucet
- Clogged toilet
- Broken plumbing fixture
- Worn out appliance
Furniture Assembly
Hiring a handyman to assemble the furniture for you is an efficient and cost-effective way to get the job done. A handyman can assemble furniture for you and make sure it is done correctly. They also know the best ways to put furniture together in order to save space, maximize storage space, or Pre-built furniture can be installed in a room pretty quickly and efficiently which makes it a very convenient option.
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Tips to keep your home in shape for the various seasons
Maintenance on your home can become overwhelming. By keeping track of what needs to be done will ensure that you won’t miss any critical maintenance requirements and will keep your home in a good order.
There are several ways to keep track of when maintenance should be done. One of the easiest ways is to keep track of when a certain type of maintenance is due is by writing it down on a calendar in advance. You can schedule it through out the year so when the time arrives, you’ll be reminded by glancing at the calendar. The other easier way is to keep track on your cellphone by either making notes in your calendar or getting an app that you can make notes in. Most of those apps do have an alarm that can remind you of when a project is coming due.
When you are reminded of when your project is due, you can set up an appointment with your local handyman to get the project done if you don’t have the time to get to it. We have seen in the past where people let maintenance go by the wayside and run into bigger and more costly issues then if they just maintained on a regular basis. Now keep in mind that some of the maintenance projects that are required can be done once a month, quarterly, or yearly. It all depends on what the project is and what season of the year we are in.
Spring and summer
A/C Filter
Changing out you’re A/C filter should be done four time a year. It is recommended to get it replace at least every 90 days. And if you notice that it is getting dirtier then usual then you can replace it sooner.
Having the A/C filter replaced, helps on ensuring that your house will stay cool in the summers and warm in the winters. Also depending on what part of the country you live in, dust, dirt, dander, and bugs can play a big role of when the filters should be replaced.
Windows
Windows should be cleaned at least during the springtime and if it gets dirty through out the year. Also make sure that if you have screens to clean those as well too. They tend to collect dust and create an illusion of your windows not being clean. Make sure when you are doing the springtime window clean, to get both inside and outside. Also other areas to consider cleaning is glass sliding doors, light fixtures, and mirrors. These are just recommended areas to add to your window cleaning task.
Outdoor tasks
Both during the spring and summer time there are tasks outside that can become overwhelming and time consuming. Tasks such as lawn moving, weeding, pruning, pressure washing, exterior painting, just to name a few. Also, during this time lot of families like to take vacations as this is when the kids are out of school. When you do find yourself in this predicament. That is when the convenience of having a handyman available is a good thing.
You can set up a schedule for the handyman to come out when you are gone and have a list of tasks that you want completed. To ensure that the tasks that you requested is completed, you can have a friend, or a neighbor stop by your house to verify that the job was done.
Fall and winter
During the fall or towards the end of summer, one of the things that must get done is having your gutters cleaned and inspected. There is a lot of homeowners out there that let that slide and if they are in place where the climate is wet, or it snows a lot. It can cause serious issues with the gutter drainage and one of the big things is damage to the foundation of the house.
Simple steps in cleaning the gutters will save a lot of headaches in the future while protecting your investment as well.
Before the cold snap hits in your area, you will want to make sure that all your spigots are covered with an insulated cover. Especially too if the area you live in tends to have cold snaps. If your spigot freezes over the there will be a chance that you pipeline can freeze over as well which can cause a lot of damage.
Another good thing to do before the cold weather hits is to look at your window seals and around door jams to check for any gaps that might be present. If there are gaps, then you will have to re-caulk the area to prevent moisture from entering and keeping bugs from entering through the gaps.
If you have an abundance of leaves around your house, during the fall will be a good time to rake the leaves up. This will make it easier during the springtime as this will be one less thing to do during your spring cleanup. During this time as well, if you have a fireplace that you use during the wintertime, it would be a great time to have your chimney cleaned and prepared for the season.
Does the area that you live in have snow? It would be a good idea to get salt for the sidewalk and walkways. Even if the area you live in snows but not that much. Having salt will give you a piece of mind and can help in an emergency.
For those of you that live in areas where there is a lot of snow, clearing off the side walks and driveway is a task. And depending on the area that you live in, It might have to get done several time during the season. This takes time and having a handyman who can take care of that for you will help a lot in saving you time and energy.
There are several ways to keep track of when maintenance should be done. One of the easiest ways is to keep track of when a certain type of maintenance is due is by writing it down on a calendar in advance. You can schedule it through out the year so when the time arrives, you’ll be reminded by glancing at the calendar. The other easier way is to keep track on your cellphone by either making notes in your calendar or getting an app that you can make notes in. Most of those apps do have an alarm that can remind you of when a project is coming due.
When you are reminded of when your project is due, you can set up an appointment with your local handyman to get the project done if you don’t have the time to get to it. We have seen in the past where people let maintenance go by the wayside and run into bigger and more costly issues then if they just maintained on a regular basis. Now keep in mind that some of the maintenance projects that are required can be done once a month, quarterly, or yearly. It all depends on what the project is and what season of the year we are in.
Spring and summer
A/C Filter
Changing out you’re A/C filter should be done four time a year. It is recommended to get it replace at least every 90 days. And if you notice that it is getting dirtier then usual then you can replace it sooner.
Having the A/C filter replaced, helps on ensuring that your house will stay cool in the summers and warm in the winters. Also depending on what part of the country you live in, dust, dirt, dander, and bugs can play a big role of when the filters should be replaced.
Windows
Windows should be cleaned at least during the springtime and if it gets dirty through out the year. Also make sure that if you have screens to clean those as well too. They tend to collect dust and create an illusion of your windows not being clean. Make sure when you are doing the springtime window clean, to get both inside and outside. Also other areas to consider cleaning is glass sliding doors, light fixtures, and mirrors. These are just recommended areas to add to your window cleaning task.
Outdoor tasks
Both during the spring and summer time there are tasks outside that can become overwhelming and time consuming. Tasks such as lawn moving, weeding, pruning, pressure washing, exterior painting, just to name a few. Also, during this time lot of families like to take vacations as this is when the kids are out of school. When you do find yourself in this predicament. That is when the convenience of having a handyman available is a good thing.
You can set up a schedule for the handyman to come out when you are gone and have a list of tasks that you want completed. To ensure that the tasks that you requested is completed, you can have a friend, or a neighbor stop by your house to verify that the job was done.
Fall and winter
During the fall or towards the end of summer, one of the things that must get done is having your gutters cleaned and inspected. There is a lot of homeowners out there that let that slide and if they are in place where the climate is wet, or it snows a lot. It can cause serious issues with the gutter drainage and one of the big things is damage to the foundation of the house.
Simple steps in cleaning the gutters will save a lot of headaches in the future while protecting your investment as well.
Before the cold snap hits in your area, you will want to make sure that all your spigots are covered with an insulated cover. Especially too if the area you live in tends to have cold snaps. If your spigot freezes over the there will be a chance that you pipeline can freeze over as well which can cause a lot of damage.
Another good thing to do before the cold weather hits is to look at your window seals and around door jams to check for any gaps that might be present. If there are gaps, then you will have to re-caulk the area to prevent moisture from entering and keeping bugs from entering through the gaps.
If you have an abundance of leaves around your house, during the fall will be a good time to rake the leaves up. This will make it easier during the springtime as this will be one less thing to do during your spring cleanup. During this time as well, if you have a fireplace that you use during the wintertime, it would be a great time to have your chimney cleaned and prepared for the season.
Does the area that you live in have snow? It would be a good idea to get salt for the sidewalk and walkways. Even if the area you live in snows but not that much. Having salt will give you a piece of mind and can help in an emergency.
For those of you that live in areas where there is a lot of snow, clearing off the side walks and driveway is a task. And depending on the area that you live in, It might have to get done several time during the season. This takes time and having a handyman who can take care of that for you will help a lot in saving you time and energy.
Improvements that build value to your property
If you are planning to sell your home soon, these are some things that you can do to increase the value and make it more appealing to the next homeowner.
Bathroom remodel
Some of the things that you can do to make a bathroom look fresh and updated is to replace the flooring, toilet, vanity, fixtures, and the toilet. And if there is any wallpaper, the best thing to do is to remove the paper and put on a fresh coat of paint. If there are any tiles on the walls, replacing them with updated tiles makes a difference too.
If there is a bathtub and removing it is going to be more then expected. Find a company that does tub refinishing or there are tub refinishing products that you can purchase a Lowes or Home Depot and do it yourself.
Kitchen remodel
You don’t have to do a massive remodel to get some value out of your kitchen. Some of the things that you can do are things like putting on a new vinyl flooring, sanding, and repainting cabinetry, repainting the whole kitchen, and changing out the window coverings.
Bedrooms
Bedrooms can be as simple as painting the rooms, adding, or changing the crown molding. Doing that alone will change the appearance of the room drastically. Replacing old carpet or flooring and changing out light fixtures.
Doors
Changing doors both interior and exterior is another cosmetic addition that will help with the appearance of your home. There are a lot of older homes out there with mirrored sliding doors for the bedroom closet. Simple rule of thumb, have the home look more up to date.
Basement into another room
There are a lot of basements out there where it is just used for storage. And depending on the style and size of the house that you own. A basement that is converted into an entertainment room or another bedroom. Makes a world of difference for the perspective buyer.
Turning a basement into a usable room doesn’t have to be a major project. Something as simple as adding carpet or flooring, drywall, lighting, and some paint can change how people view that portion of the house.
Landscaping
Keeping your lawn in tip top shape while you own your home does in fact have a lot of impact when you are trying to sell your house. The reason for that is when the prospective buyer come to look at the house, the first thing that they look at is your lawn and the landscaping. It’s the first thing that people see that makes it feel warm and inviting.
Adding flowers, beauty bark, keeping the hedges trimmed, keeping the lawn trimmed, and making sure that there aren’t any sections of the yard with overgrown weeds.
These are some of the things that as a homeowner you should do before you decide to place your home on the market. And if you need help in any of these areas, we can help you with your projects. Contact us today to get a free estimate on the job that you need done.
Bathroom remodel
Some of the things that you can do to make a bathroom look fresh and updated is to replace the flooring, toilet, vanity, fixtures, and the toilet. And if there is any wallpaper, the best thing to do is to remove the paper and put on a fresh coat of paint. If there are any tiles on the walls, replacing them with updated tiles makes a difference too.
If there is a bathtub and removing it is going to be more then expected. Find a company that does tub refinishing or there are tub refinishing products that you can purchase a Lowes or Home Depot and do it yourself.
Kitchen remodel
You don’t have to do a massive remodel to get some value out of your kitchen. Some of the things that you can do are things like putting on a new vinyl flooring, sanding, and repainting cabinetry, repainting the whole kitchen, and changing out the window coverings.
Bedrooms
Bedrooms can be as simple as painting the rooms, adding, or changing the crown molding. Doing that alone will change the appearance of the room drastically. Replacing old carpet or flooring and changing out light fixtures.
Doors
Changing doors both interior and exterior is another cosmetic addition that will help with the appearance of your home. There are a lot of older homes out there with mirrored sliding doors for the bedroom closet. Simple rule of thumb, have the home look more up to date.
Basement into another room
There are a lot of basements out there where it is just used for storage. And depending on the style and size of the house that you own. A basement that is converted into an entertainment room or another bedroom. Makes a world of difference for the perspective buyer.
Turning a basement into a usable room doesn’t have to be a major project. Something as simple as adding carpet or flooring, drywall, lighting, and some paint can change how people view that portion of the house.
Landscaping
Keeping your lawn in tip top shape while you own your home does in fact have a lot of impact when you are trying to sell your house. The reason for that is when the prospective buyer come to look at the house, the first thing that they look at is your lawn and the landscaping. It’s the first thing that people see that makes it feel warm and inviting.
Adding flowers, beauty bark, keeping the hedges trimmed, keeping the lawn trimmed, and making sure that there aren’t any sections of the yard with overgrown weeds.
These are some of the things that as a homeowner you should do before you decide to place your home on the market. And if you need help in any of these areas, we can help you with your projects. Contact us today to get a free estimate on the job that you need done.
Your handyman for Stevenson Ranch, California
Call today for a free quote
661-228-7959
Call today for a free quote
661-228-7959