Yearly Archives: <span>2016</span>

Ikea Furniture Assembly

Have you ever walked through an Ikea store? It’s almost like an afternoon outing, making your way through the huge store, going from ‘room’ to ‘room’. Everything is all set up to look so cozy and inviting, it almost makes you want to just sit down or lie down and take a nice relaxing rest Read more »

How to Properly Mount a TV

As a Handyman in Vancouver, one of the most common jobs I do for my customers is help mount a new TV. With the huge variety of different types of TVs available these days, there are lots of different ways to mount a TV to save space, and make a room look nice and, without Read more »

Common Toilet Issues

As a Vancouver Handyman, one of the most common things I’m asked about are issues with toilets. These days, most households have more than one toilet, so it’s a good idea to have some solid basic knowledge about how to fix common toilet problems, in case you aren’t able to get someone out to your Read more »

Tips and Tricks for Painting

As a Vancouver Handyman who’s been in this business for a long time, I’ve spent a lot of my time doing both exterior and interior paint jobs. Over the years I’ve learned the wrong way and the right way to make any paint job go smoothly and quickly. Below, I’ve outlined a few of the Read more »

Preparing Your Rental Unit for a New Tenant

In today’s market, more and more people are turning to rental housing. If you own a second home such as a house or condo, or plan to rent out your basement suite or coach home, there are several things you’ll need to do to prepare the unit for new tenants. Even if you’re not a Read more »

Essentials of Hanging Wallpaper

If you’ve decided to spruce up your home, new wallpaper might be something you’ve considered. While painting is always a good way to freshen up a room, adding wallpaper allows you to be more creative in your decorating. You can paper an entire room, or you can add a feature wall or a border to Read more »

Baby-proofing Tips for Your Home

If you’re about to become a parent for the first time, you probably have a lot on your mind. There are so many things that need to be done to prepare for your little bundle of joy – from choosing names to nursery color schemes. But one thing many first time parents don’t consider, is Read more »

Bathroom Upgrade Ideas

Are you thinking about upgrading the bathroom in your home? Below are some ideas to help you turn your bathroom into a beautiful spa-like oasis. And the best part – all of these projects can be completed by your Vancouver Handyman! Go for the Glass A glass shower door can add instant beauty to your Read more »

Maximize Your Kitchen Space

How to Maximize Space in a Small Kitchen These days, micro-houses are becoming all the rage. Many people choose to live in a smaller footprint, designing and building ‘tiny houses’, in face there are even shows on TV about it now! As well, coach house living is another popular alternative to paying exorbitant rental fees Read more »

Hanydman Toolkit For Home

As a Vancouver handyman, I always carry a wide range of tools for my handyman jobs. Of course, the average homeowner doesn’t require the amount of tools or the types of tools I carry in my arsenal for the most part, but nonetheless, the following mentioned tools are great little helpers to have around the Read more »