What is the best type of flyscreen for you?

Getting an Adelaide handyman to install quality flyscreens around your home provides a variety of benefits for homeowners. Not only do they keep pesky insects out, but they also make your living area much more comfortable by allowing cool, fresh air to circulate throughout the home.

Benefits of fly screens

If you’ve ever been woken by a swarm of mosquitoes attacking you in the middle of the night, you probably don’t need much convincing about the benefits of flyscreens. Keeping annoying insects outside where they belong is one of their biggest advantages.

Not only will you sleep more soundly, but flyscreens will also allow you to prepare food in peace, as you won’t have to keep your windows closed to keep the flies away while you prepare lunch or dinner.

Flyscreens will also make your home more energy efficient. Keeping windows and doors closed on even mildly warm days can make the inside of your home unbearably stuffy. Most people will compensate by turning on the air conditioner.

Being able to open the windows and doors without worrying about insects will mean fewer days when you need to use the air conditioner. These are power-hungry appliances, so the less you have to use them, the more money you will save on your power bills.

Different types of flyscreens

There are different types of fly screens and which one you use will depend on your home and your budget.

Sliding fly screens: These screens can be easily rolled up and down as needed and are a great option for homeowners who want the flexibility to open and close their windows and doors as they please.

Magnetic fly screens: A magnetic strip along the edge allows these super-convenient screens to be easily popped on and off a window wherever you need a temporary fly screen. Because they are temporary, they are a great solution for renters who may not have the option of installing permanent flyscreens.

Retractable fly screens: A retractable fly screen works just like a roller blind but uses a fly screen instead of a shade fabric.

Hinged fly screens: As the name suggests, these screens are essentially a flyscreen on a door frame that attaches to the side so they can swing open and shut. They have the advantage of being easily fitted to almost any frame.

Pleated fly screens: These screens are created from a pleated mesh that can be easily opened and closed and work well for entryways that have large sliding doors. Pleated fly screens will need to be custom-made and fitted.

Many flyscreen systems can be installed by just about anyone, but if you aren’t too handy or don’t have the tools, an Adelaide handyman can help. Call today for expert advice on the best flyscreen solution for your home and say goodbye to flying pests forever.

Need help with the repair or installation of flyscreens in Adelaide?

Do you want to make sure you are getting the right type of flyscreen for your home? Adelaide Home Repairs can assist you with a range of internal and outdoor property maintenance services across Adelaide including repair and replacement of flyscreens. We pride ourselves on offering value, quality and peace of mind. Find out more about our flyscreen repair services right here.

More useful links

Home Maintenance Adelaide

Handyman Paradise

Handyman Newton

Fly screen repair and replacement North Adelaide

Fly screen repair and replacement Adelaide

Fly screen repair replacement Western Suburbs Adelaide

 

 

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?

Adelaide Home Repairs can assist you with a range of internal and outdoor property maintenance services across Adelaide. We pride ourselves on offering value, quality and peace of mind. We welcome you to contact us today.

More useful links

Handyman Modbury

Handyman Magill

Painter Eastern Suburbs

Painter Mawson Lakes

Painter Magill

Painter Hectorville

Gutter Cleaning Adelaide

 

Improving the resale value of your home

Our homes are constantly subjected to wear and tear both internally and externally, which means they need regular maintenance and updates to prevent them from degrading into a state of disrepair.

Whether you aim to sell your home soon or plan on staying for the long-term, regular repairs, maintenance, and upgrades are an excellent way to ensure your home’s value is always on the rise.

Use these ideas from an Adelaide home handyman to start improving your property.

Read more

Home improvements that are safe for your pets

All of the Adelaide homes I work in and around are built around regulations designed to keep people comfortable and safe. However, pets rarely get the same level of consideration.

People who love their pets want to make sure their furry companions are just as comfortable and safe as the people. Fortunately, as an Adelaide handyman, I have plenty of ideas you can use to create pet-friendly improvements.

Here are five you can easily add to your home.

Read more

Flyscreens are a reliable way in keeping bugs out

If you are anything like me, there’s not much you find more annoying than flies buzzing around your food while you are trying to relax inside your home.

Mosquitos invading your home at night can make life uncomfortable, and bites from these pests can also be a health hazard. There’s no telling who or what was the mosquito’s last meal, but you can bet it’s carrying an army of germs that can potentially make you sick.

Spraying insecticides at every flying pest is not the most convenient solution, especially if you are sensitive to chemicals. Flyscreens are the only reliable solution for keeping all flying pests out of your home.

They are an attractive solution that gives you 24/7 protection against pests. You can leave your windows open and enjoy the cool breezes without having to keep the aerosol spray on standby.

You may think one flyscreen is much the same as any other, but there are many options available. If you are considering adding flyscreens to your home, here are the best types of flyscreens on the market.

Read more