carpentry: Home Improvement Tips and the Home Seller Program offered by your Local Plymouth, Michigan Handyman
- 10/05/08 01:32 AM
How will home improvements affect the value of my home in today's declining market? This is a good question and well worth your careful consideration if you are planning to make improvements to sell your home. One question to ask when determining the value of a home improvement project is, "Would the average purchaser complete the project when they buy a home of this type in this location?" If the answer is yes, then chances are you will recover the cost. If not, then you are not increasing the value by completing the project.
Consider the area the home is … (0 comments)
carpentry: "Commercial Building Maintenance" Handyman in Plymouth, Michigan Offers Tips on using Adhesives
- 10/05/08 01:31 AM
It is incredible how many different types of adhesives there are available today. Just go to your local hardware store and you will most likely find an entire aisle stocked with hundreds of different types of glues and adhesives. There are many different kinds for bonding various materials. I would have to write a full length book to cover them all. In this article, I'm going to cover two types that every handyman should carry a supply of.
Construction Adhesives
There is a wide range of adhesives commonly used in building and renovation homes and commercial buildings. You can … (1 comments)
carpentry: Handyman Tips: Cleaning and Sealing your Deck for the Winter in Metro Detroit Michigan
- 10/05/08 01:28 AM
A nice wood deck is a great improvement to your home. Add some outdoor furniture and you have a nice place for company to gather for the outdoor barbeque or the family to sit and enjoy a nice evening. When properly maintained it will withstand winters and last for many years. Here are some tips to keep your deck in good condition for years to come.
Sweep away leaves and debris from between the deck boards. Dirt and leaves build up and cause standing water to remain on top of the deck rather than draining through. Proper ventilation is important … (0 comments)
carpentry: Gutter Maintenance Tips from HandyPro-Ann Arbor, Michigan - "Gutter Cleaning" "Gutter Repairs" "Downspouts"
- 08/17/08 06:30 AM
Now that fall is here, many homeowners are beginning to winterize their homes to ensure that they won't incur any problems from the harsh winter weather. Yet one of the most overlooked areas of home maintenance is the gutter. According to Keith Paul, president of Plymouth, Mich. based HandyPro Handyman Service, proper gutter maintenance in the fall can eliminate many potential problems homeowners can face during the winter months. "Most people spend a lot of time putting away lawn furniture, changing their furnace filters or making sure their windows are sealed with weather stripping, but they neglect to clean and check … (0 comments)
1. Check caulking around doors and windows. Gaps in caulk around windows and doors allow heat to escape. To check your caulk, look around the perimeter of the window. Is it deteriorating? Is it caulked correctly with no gaps? 2. Install a programmable thermostat. One of the biggest ways to cut back on heating bills is by installing … (0 comments)
Often a contractor's fees to handle small projects can be prohibitive. A handyman, who makes a living from small remodeling projects, is often a better alternative.
Once the handyman is on site, moving from one small project to another is cheaper than having them come back two or three different times.
Americans are busier than ever. That often means they are too busy to handle the simple home improvement projects a house needs from time to time. But before going out and hiring a general contractor to repair a … (0 comments)
Plymouth, Mich. - They began as a local handyman service, HandyPro Handyman Service, Inc. of Plymouth and they are expanding, opening franchises across the US. With the success of shows such as "Trading Places" and ever-growing to-do lists, it's no wonder HandyPro was featured among the Top Low Cost Franchises of 2003 in Entrepreneur magazine's "Be Your Own Boss." annual edition.
"We specialize in taking care of people's to-do lists," said Keith A. Paul, president of the company. "In today's microwave society, people are so busy that they don't have time … (0 comments)
carpentry: "Handyman Services"-Plymouth, Michigan: Invest in "Home Repairs" to Give Your Home Great Curb Appeal
- 08/09/08 07:21 AM
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Ann Arbor, MI--Having a professional bring new life to home improvement projects, fix-it jobs, and the occasional ‘honey-do' tasks is the main appeal of HandyPro Handyman Services, Inc. servicing Ann Arbor. Owner Keith Paul has made customer satisfaction his number one priority since first opening his business with his wife Debra in 1996.
He said he was inspired to start the business by a contractor who ripped off Debra's grandmother. Keith knew that homeowners deserved to have work done on their homes by … (0 comments)
Ann Arbor, MI-Keith Paul of HandyPro Handyman Services, Inc was interviewed on an Ann Arbor, Michigan radio show Saturday, August 2, 2008, to answer home repair and improvement questions from listeners as they called in.
One caller asked for advice on cleaning unsightly residue from his gutters, caused by climbing ivy. He described the condition, saying his gutters had the measles. His wife tried scrubbing them with steel wool, which removed the residue, but it also took the finish off, exposing the … (0 comments)
carpentry: "Handyman" Redford, Michigan Commercial Repairs, "Facility Services"
- 07/31/08 02:58 PM
Reduce Your Maintenance Expenses Ease Your Maintenance and Building Improvement Issues Extend The Life of Your Property Asset With our current clients such as Starbucks, T Mobile and McDonalds HandyPro can help you too! With over 10 years experience, HandyPro Facility Services is an affordable, full service repair and improvement company for building owners and managers. If you're frustrated with your search to find quality contractors for the smallest repair or the largest improvement for your building, HandyPro can provide a solution. Handyman and Maintenance Service Roofing Plumbing Electrical Carpet Painting . . . and many more, just … (3 comments)
carpentry: Frequently Asked Questions About HandyPro® Handyman Service in Southeast Michigan
- 07/31/08 02:35 PM
Q. Do I need any previous experience in the home repair business? A. Absolutely Not!!! The most important requirements are that you: 1. Have a genuine desire to own your own business.2. Are motivated to be successful.3. Can follow a proven program of systems, methods, policies and procedures. We will provide all of the training you need to operate your HandyPro® Handyman business. Q. What kind of training and ongoing support can I expect from HandyPro® ? A. Your "turn-key" handyman service business includes training at a comprehensive training school complimented with your HandyPro® Operations Manual, Employee Policy Manual, HandyPro® customer … (0 comments)
Dearborn, MI-They were a young couple who started out as a local handyman referral company in 1993. Keith and Debra Paul of HandyPro Handyman Services have grown to the point they are expanding and offering franchise opportunities nationwide.
HandyPro opened its first franchise in Ann Arbor, Michigan in March of 2001 and the business continues to grow. They now have franchises in Hawaii, St. Clair Shores, Michigan; Dallas, Texas; and Minneapolis, to name a few.
HandyPro, a company with outstanding credibility, is … (0 comments)
St. Clair Shores, MI-Keith Paul, president of HandyPro Handyman Services, Inc. has a great program for people planning to sell their home, but need to they close the sale of their home.
HandyPro offers a list of the top low-cost, highest return improvements and repairs that are ideal to have done before selling a home. They provide free estimates with no obligation to anyone interested in the Home Seller Program.
Ann Arbor, MI-Keith and Debra Paul of Canton, Michigan started out as a local handyman referral service in 1993. Soon their business grew so that they were unable to keep up without expanding their business and hiring more contractors. Now they have franchises all over the US.
Well known in the Southeast Michigan area as an honest and affordable home repair and improvement service, HandyPro is a member of the Better Business Bureau with no complaints.
HandyPro provides many services including carpentry, … (0 comments)
Canton, MI--Keith and Debra Paul of Canton, Michigan began their business in 1993 as a referral service for home repair contractors. They received so many calls they couldn't keep up with the demand. They now have 12 full-time employees to provide services to homeowners in the Detroit Metro area.
HandyPro lives up to their slogan, "every home needs a handyman" and "let us finish your ‘to do' list. With locations in Plymouth, St. Clair Shores and Ann Arbor, … (3 comments)
How will home improvements affect the value of my home in today's declining market? This is a good question and well worth your careful consideration if you are planning to make improvements to sell your home. One question to ask when determining the value of a home improvement project is, "Would the average purchaser complete the project when they buy a home of this type in this location?" If the answer is yes, then chances are you will recover the cost. If not, then you are not increasing the value by completing the project.;)
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