Is your squeaky door bothersome?

Few things in life are as annoying as squeaky doors. Imagine trying to be quiet so as not to wake up anyone in the house as you come home late. You keep silent and take off your shoes to muffle your footsteps—only to have that darned hinge give you away as its squeaks its heart out as you open the door.

Another thing that most people don’t like about squeaky doors is that the sound they make conjures up images of horror movies, especially when the squeaking goes ever-so slowly like some ghost or monster is going to pop out from nowhere and bring you to your doom.

It’s just as good thing that fixing a squeaky door is easy. Even homeowners with very minimal DIY skills can do it easily enough. Here are three ways to deal with a squeaky door.

Adelaide Handyman tip #1: Use WD-40 to lubricate squeaky doors

A can of WD-40 is touted to have more than two thousand uses, and lubricating squeaky doors to shut them up is just one of them. It is the default solution for many homeowners when it comes to fixing a squeaky door. Just spray the WD-40 directly onto the offending hinge as you swing the door back and forth until the squeaking stops. If you don’t want the oil to get onto the wood of your door, put a paper towel around the hinge.

Adelaide Handyman tip #2: Remove the hinge pin

Unfortunately, WD-40 is only a temporary solution. Enough time passes, and the door will squeak again. If you want a more permanent solution, you should just remove the hinge completely from the door and slide out the hinge pin. To remove the hinge pin, which holds the hinge plates together, move it clockwise and counterclockwise using a pair of long pliers.

There are a number of things you can do to the hinge pin to stop the squeaking for good. One is to give it a good rub with steel wool to remove any dust, bits of paint and wood, and all kinds of debris that could accumulate in the hinge over time. The sandpaper will also do the trick and remove rust as well. Once the hinge pin is clear of all debris, spray the whole thing again with WD-40 before putting the hinge pin back in place. In case you don’t have WD-40 at home, rolling the pin on a bar of soap would be a good way to lubricate the hinge pin.

Adelaide Handyman tip #3: Forget fixing a squeaky door and just replace it

If the squeaking persists despite all your efforts, there’s only one thing left to do: remove the offending hinges and chuck them in the trash bin. Head to the neighbourhood hardware store and buy brand-new hinges for just a few dollars. There are just times when the time and effort that you spend on fixing a squeaky door are just not worth it, not when you can easily buy a replacement at a hardware store a few blocks down the road at a very cheap price.

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Tips to increase rent on your Adelaide property

When you have an Adelaide rental property, maintaining it well is one of the most important tasks you have to do as a landlord. A well maintained property also has the additional benefit of enabling you to attract better quality tenants and higher rental income.

Here are some quick, affordable and simple repairs and improvements you can do to help do this.

Clean your Adelaide property thoroughly

Aside from keeping the house clean in general, you would also do well to clean tiles, grout, carpets, curtains, and drapes, among other things. A clean house smells fresh, and this is a key selling point to potential tenants.

Upgrade appliances

You’ll be able to maximise rental return by upgrading appliances, particularly the dishwasher and oven. These appliances are often very important to renters. The same goes for air conditioning.

Give your Adelaide property a fresh coat of paint

A fresh coat of paint on the walls of your Adelaide rental property can go a long way making it look clean, new and modern. If we consider the preferences of potential tenants, your safest bet when it comes to painting is a neutral colour. Go for soft hues such as rain-cloud grey or white, all of which create a calming atmosphere that many people like. A trusted Adelaide Home Painter can help with this.

The bathroom and kitchen really matter

You may not have the budget for a complete bathroom or kitchen renovation, but replacing fixtures like faucets, showerheads, and toilet seats, and having the tiles re-grouted will give it a nice clean feel.

Add more useful storage

Tenants will always go for property that has ample storage in the form of cabinets, cupboards, built-in wardrobes and even a small outdoor garden shed.

It’s also a very quick and cost effective improvement to carry out.

Install new door and window flyscreens 

Flyscreens are an excellent addition to any rental property, providing extra comfort, security and style.

Ready to get it fixed properly with a trusted handyman in Adelaide?

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We pride ourselves on offering value, quality and peace of mind. We welcome you to contact us today.

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Improve your new home with these Adelaide handyman services

There’s nothing quite like the excitement of moving into a new home. The possibilities are endless, but there are always things to do in an established house before you can truly call it your own.

While the bones of the house might be perfect, the paint colours are not to your liking, flyscreens are missing from some windows, the deck is looking a little weathered, and the flatpack furniture is still in its cardboard boxes.

There’s a lot of work still to do and you might be wondering how you are going to get it all done. Fortunately, your local Adelaide home handyman service can help you get settled faster than you can on your own. Here are a few ideas on how they can help.

Painting services

A fresh coat of paint is an affordable way to add your personal touch to any room in the house or freshen up the exterior and improve the property’s curb appeal. As an Adelaide handyman, I have decades of experience behind a paintbrush. My professional painting service will get your home looking fresh with colours that match your decor perfectly.

Curtain installation

Curtains are another fantastic option for enhancing a room and adding your personal style. Hanging curtains is one of those jobs new homeowners always plan to get around to, but never quite find the time for. Don’t put up with bed sheets stapled to the window frames any longer. Call a handyman to ensure your curtains are the perfect fit every time.

Flyscreen installation

Flyscreens are an excellent addition to any home for extra comfort and style. You can finally sit down to your meals without having to arm yourself with the fly spray. Or enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep with fresh air circulating your room without the threat of hungry mosquitoes trying to make a meal out of you.

Furniture assembly

Choosing new furniture is always fun, but it soon loses its lustre after you’ve misinterpreted the poorly written assembly instructions for the fifth time. Large pieces of furniture can be complex to figure out, and why do you always have one piece left over?

I’ve put together hundreds of pieces of furniture during my service as a home handyman in Adelaide. No flatpack has beaten me yet, so save yourself the stress and time and let me assemble your furniture in record time. I will even take care of all the cardboard as well.

Deck staining

A beautifully stained deck can greatly enhance your outdoor living space and add value to your home. Adelaide Home Repairs offers deck staining services to bring new life to your deck or patio. I help you choose the right stain colour and finish to ensure a high-quality, long-lasting result that will make your outdoor space even more inviting.

Don’t let the excitement of moving into a new home be dampened by the stress of personalizing it and fixing all those niggly problems. Let Adelaide Home Repairs take care of the details, so you can focus on enjoying your new space and making it truly your own.

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Using a professional handyman is essential

Every Adelaide home has a seemingly never-ending list of things that need to get done, some sooner rather than later. Gutters need cleaning, lawns need mowing, doors need fixing, and the bedroom could do with a fresh coat of paint. As soon as you can check one item off the list, another job soon pops up to take its place. It would be nice to get an assist every now and then.

Have you ever considered getting some extra help? Here are six great reasons to consider asking a professional Adelaide home handyman to help with the upkeep of your home.

1.  You are busy

When you have a full-time job and a family, the idea of spending a day cleaning out the gutters, doing some much-needed garden work, or painting the bedroom means many home maintenance jobs get put on the back burner.

You don’t have to live with a dishevelled garden or risk ruining your gutters with neglect. A home handyman can assist you with all of these tasks and more at reasonable rates.

2.  You lack the tools

There are some jobs around the house that you can do, but the idea of purchasing expensive tools for a one-off job seems wasteful. Home handymen always have the right tool for the job, so you don’t have to.

3.  You don’t have the experience

YouTube videos that make things look easy only do so because the person in front of the camera has had years of experience honing their skills. Getting the same results is not always as easy as it looks.

4.  You want quality results

Painting might look easy, but good preparation and selecting the right paint are just as important as skills at swinging a brush. Your work will never look as good as that of a professional, and it will take you three times as long to do it. Avoid the hassle of making possibly costly mistakes and get a professional home handyman instead.

5.  Safety matters

A lot of maintenance around the home requires someone who is physically able to do the work. Cleaning gutters, for example, requires a lot of climbing up and down ladders, which can be dangerous for some individuals. Stay safe and use an insured professional to do the physically demanding tasks around your home.

6.  It’s simply less stressful

It’s always frustrating and stressful to see what needs to be done but lack the time or ability to do it yourself. You don’t have to let your home fall into disrepair.

Ready to get it fixed properly with a trusted handyman in Adelaide?

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Why hire a professional Adelaide handyman to assemble your furniture?

If you have ever bought a flatpack home from Ikea and felt overwhelmed by the seemingly endless array of screws, bolts, plastic bits, and confusing line drawings that pass for instructions, you are not alone. Unfortunately, it seems like more and more furniture manufacturers have gone down the put-it-together-yourself route.

Most of us don’t have the time or the patience to figure out how to put the intricate puzzle together so it at least resembles the item in the store. Nor do you want to strain your relationship with yet another argument about which way the silver rod thingy goes into the square doohickie.

There has got to be a better way to get your furniture home and put together without all the hassle. Fortunately, your Adelaide home handyman is the perfect go-to trade for putting furniture together.

Here are some ways a professional Adelaide handyman can save your sanity and possibly your relationship the next time you come home from Ikea loaded with flatpacks.

1.  Save time

Even a small wardrobe, pantry, or desk from Ikea or Bunnings can waste your entire weekend putting it together. And that’s if you get everything right. Make one little mistake at the beginning of the process, which is easy to do, and you’ll have to pull apart what you have done so far to start again.

Pretty soon, your affordable furniture has cost you more of your free time and raised your stress levels. A handyman with experience will have your new furniture completed in a fraction of the time without all the frustration.

2.  Avoid damaging your new furniture

Whether it’s the manufacturer’s fault, or you have misunderstood the instructions, there are always bits that don’t fit together like the instructions say they should. It only takes a couple of connecting holes to be slightly misaligned to ruin your day. You end up using too much force and damaging your furniture to the point where you can’t finish it. A professional knows how to work around these issues and get the job done without risking your furniture or your sanity.

3.  You know it’s put together properly

After hours of hard work, you’ve finally got a finished product. It looks like the picture on the box, but there’s a bunch of screws left over that you are sure are spares for just in case. An expert furniture builder will build your furniture to specifications and ensure no pieces go unused.

4.  Your Adelaide handyman has the proper tools for the job

There are hundreds of pieces that go together in the average flatpack furniture, and all the manufacturer has given you is one tiny Allen key. It’s the bare minimum you need to do the job, but there are better ways.

A home handyman who builds furniture knows that the tools you get in the box are not always everything you need and never the most efficient way to build furniture. They bring their own tools, so you get a quality build every time.

5.  It’s safer

If you have a lot of pieces left over, it’s likely your furniture is not as stable or safe as it should be. A bed or chair with lots of left-over pieces may be in danger of collapsing. When you hire someone to build furniture who is a professional, you know for sure that your chair, desk, or bed is fit for its purpose.

Ready to get it fixed properly with a trusted handyman in Adelaide?

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