Holiday season is just around the corner, and the official Halloween kickoff is only two weeks away. The only thing scarier about Halloween than the ghosts and ghouls (and the dentist bill) is the prospect of your home not being in tip-top shape when things get busy. Oftentimes homeowners won’t know what needs fixing in [...]
Weekly Home Maintenance: Tips and Tricks
Taking care of a home is a lot of work. It seems like there’s always something to do, something that needs to be fixed, or some new product or piece of furniture that could make your life infinitely better (or so the marketing departments would like you to believe!). When your home maintenance to-do list [...]
The Bright Side of Dimming
Looking to change the look and feel of your room without having to paint or buy new furniture, all while saving some money? Well, install a dimmer. Not only does installing dimmers in your home give a beautiful glow to your rooms, but it also helps save on energy. In terms of being eco-friendly, having [...]
How to Take Down that Wall
First things first, you must find out if the wall is a load-bearing wall by removing a small piece of the wall. If it is a load-bearing wall consult a professional to move forward with construction. When doing any sort of construction it is important to have air circulation. Open windows and run fans to [...]
Quick Bathroom Fix-Ups
Freshening up your bathroom for under $100 Looking to fix-up your bathroom but just don’t have time and the means to hire someone to come in for a full renovation. Rest easy…we came across a few fantastic ways on Home and Garden Television’s (HGTV) website that will give your bathroom a freshened up feel without [...]
How to Complete the Demolition for Your Kitchen Remodel
Trying to minimize the dust means taking things out of the kitchen without breaking them up. I will use the example of kitchen cabinets. Take the time to find the screws that are holding the cabinets to the wall, and unscrew the cabinets from the walls. Take down the cabinets, move them outside, and then [...]
How to remodel your kitchen
Our goal at Metro Handyman Services is to educate you on what is needed to complete your DIY projects. After completing your research on your project, if you need, help we are here for you. After completing your research for your project if you do not need help, we hope that you find our information [...]
How to Paint Your Kitchen and Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchens in our homes today have become the gathering point for our friends and family. Spending many hours in your kitchen is very common. Decorating your kitchen has not always been given much importance. Painting your kitchen is one change that you can complete to give your kitchen a unique look and make it your [...]
HOW TO REPLACE YOUR FRONT DOOR
Are your doors weathered and taking away from the curb appeal of your home? Maybe it is time for a new front door. When replacing your front door, as with all projects, I can only encourage you that the outcome of the project is largely dependent upon the preparation you put into the project. You [...]
How to reface kitchen cabinets
Are your existing cabinets worn out and outdated? If your cabinets are in good shape but look outdated, then refacing your cabinets may be a great option. The kitchen is the center point of your home. Since it is the center point of your home, the kitchen can show wear and tear from the use [...]