5 Pet-Friendly Home Improvement Ideas in Adelaide

10/11/2021/in Handyman tips adelaide/by Tim Handyman

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.

Aged Care Services Adelaide – Why Working With a Trusted Handyman Matters

20/10/2021/in Handyman tips adelaide/by Tim Handyman

Protecting our aged community at home

Getting older significantly affects our mobility. When you lose mobility or have special needs, it can make many of the jobs around the house you once found easy a lot more difficult, if not impossible.

You still have your independence, but sometimes you need a helping hand with the more physically demanding household tasks. Fortunately, an Adelaide handyman can help you keep your home in good order, but you need to find one you can trust.

Here are just a few of the jobs your Adelaide handyman can help you with and how you can make sure you only work with the best.

Gutter and deck cleaning, general outdoor maintenance
Painting doors and rooms
Flyscreen repairs and replacement
Fixing leaky taps
Internal home repairs and fixing broken items
Wall mounting flat-screen TVs and furniture assembly.

Best Type of Flyscreens to Buy in Adelaide

20/09/2021/in Handyman tips adelaide/by Tim Handyman

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.

Where to Buy Flyscreens in Adelaide SA

20/08/2021/in Handyman tips adelaide/by Tim Handyman

Flyscreens are a eco-friendly solution to bugs

Winter is almost over, and the warm weather is starting to bring the inevitable invasion of pesky flies landing on food and mosquitos inflicting their itchy bites. Many Adelaide residents will be stocking up on fly spray and mosquito coils, but savvy homeowners will also consider upgrading their homes with flyscreens.

Stopping flying pests from entering your home with flyscreens is a clean and environmentally friendly way to deal with them.

To make it easier for you, I list some of my favourite locations to purchase flyscreens in Adelaide.

How Much Does an Adelaide Handyman Charge?

20/07/2021/in Handyman tips adelaide/by Tim Handyman

Understanding the charges of an Adelaide handyman

When there is a job that needs doing around the home, like a broken cabinet, a busted doorknob, or their gutters clean, many people will call their local Adelaide handyman. However, before they get around to booking an appointment, the question of how much does an Adelaide handyman charge will cross their minds.

Adelaide Home Tips: Maintaining Your Gutters This Winter

20/06/2021/in Handyman tips adelaide/by Tim Handyman

Regularly maintaining your gutters can save you money

After years of offering my Adelaide home repair services, I understand how easy it is to forget about your gutters when you’ve just finished hours of yard work. It’s dirty, hard work to keep your gutters free of debris, so it’s an easy job to keep putting on the backburner. Unfortunately, the rainwater pooling around your foundation every time it rains provides a stark reminder that your gutters are due for a clean.

Winter is a tough time for gutters around Adelaide due to the sheer amount of debris falling off tall trees. Neglecting your gutters will shorten their useful life and can cost you thousands in repair or replacement.

Here’s how you can maintain your gutters this winter.

Adelaide Home Maintenance Ideas for 2021

16/04/2021/in Handyman tips adelaide/by Tim Handyman

4 Quick Adelaide home maintenance tips

As an Adelaide handyman and property maintenance service, I know how quick and easy it can be to improve a home on a small budget.

There are a lot of things you can do yourself, but who has the time? If your home is looking a little neglected, consider calling my professional Adelaide handyman service to give your property some TLC.

In the meantime, here are some quick ways to improve your Adelaide property.

Should You Call a Handyman in Adelaide or DIY it?

20/01/2021/in Handyman tips adelaide/by Tim Handyman

Knowing when to call a handyman in Adelaide is an absolute must

I know the popular handyman shows on TV are entertaining and informative, but I do have an issue with them; they often make complicated jobs look easy. The inherent problem with this is that many home improvement or maintenance jobs are not as straightforward as they seem. Some can be downright dangerous to tackle without the right tools or qualifications.

Knowing when to call in a handyman in Adelaide or attempt a DIY fix isn’t too difficult when you have the right information.

How to Find the Best Handyman in Adelaide

23/12/2020/in Handyman tips adelaide/by Tim Handyman

Finding a trustworthy Adelaide handyman is a must

Over my years of flipping properties and helping numerous customers keep their homes and commercial properties in good order, I have come to understand that it’s not always easy to find a trustworthy Adelaide handyman who can do the work professionally.

Sadly, some handymen are not even prepared to offer clients a reliable guarantee, which in itself should raise a red flag about their quality of service and level of reliability.
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Adelaide Handyman Tips- 4 Jobs a Local Handyman Can Help With This Summer

12/11/2020/in Handyman tips adelaide/by Tim Handyman

What an Adelaide handyman can do for you this summer

Summertime is not only great for going on holidays and relaxing with friends and family. It is also a good time to finally get those niggly things around your home fixed.

Whilst DIY is an amazing way to learn practical skills, there are some things best left to experts.

Here are four quick home improvement jobs that an Adelaide handyman can help you with this summer.
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