Handyman-JAK

03/01/2025

Added grab bars to a bathroom using Toggler anchors on the horizontal bars where one end did not land on a stud. They worked great and a single anchor in drywall supports 265 lbs. I used 3 on each grab bar and they are very secure.

01/15/2025

New laminate floors all finished off

01/14/2025

Transform your space and get organized with the perfect closet system! Discover how to purge unnecessary items and give everything a dedicated place. Check out our blog for detailed tips! https://wix.to/ZiE3ysu

The keys to organization are purged what is not used, everything has a place and always put it back when you got it from. Yes, I do need to follow my own advice and I'm working on it starting with closet organization. There are so many options for storing anything with closet systems, they're not ju...

01/14/2025

Removed old carpet and replacing with waterproof laminate. This is the before pictures and the after will be posted tomorrow. It’s a dramatic difference

01/10/2025

Yesterday was spent cleaning out, painting and changing out the bed for a wonderful young lady entering her teen years. The walls are cream puff which has a hint of pink and the cream trim and bed are a lovely background for this teen to impose her new decorating style.

01/09/2025

Today Handyman JAK is installing luxury vinyl plank LVP fir this complete bedroom makeover

01/07/2025

Do you love wallpaper as much as I do? Check out my latest blog post where I debate whether to cover one wall or go for all four! Let’s talk interiors!

I love, love, love wallpaper! Grass cloth, bold geometrics, large florals, all of it, but do I really want it on every wall in the room? When to Wallpaper All Four WallsWallpapering a single wall creates a focal point, there are occasions when covering all four walls with wallpaper is the perfect de...

12/29/2024

Transform your space with style! Discover how ceiling fans have evolved to be both functional and beautiful. Check out our latest blog post to find the perfect fan for your home! https://wix.to/pb91wyz

We like the function but do they have to be so ugly? No, there are so many beautiful options and we don't have to live with the dragonfly blades and the glass light globes anymore.This is not the ugliest ceiling fan and light, not the prettiest either. The popcorn ceiling is much worse and it will b...

12/29/2024

Popcorn ceilings: a topic of debate! 🏠 Check out our latest blog post to see the transformation and share which style you prefer! Before or after? https://wix.to/3AxiNWu

Why are we so negative about popcorn ceilings? Take a look at this before and after, which do you prefer?There is always reasons for why things were done they way they were. Instead of giving popcorn ceilings the stink face we can understand the reason for it and happily remove it. It gained popular...

11/18/2024

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I love everything about painting because I know how great it looks when I'm done! I think it started with the first box of 64 crayons and the box of 96 had me swooning. I don't think I ever colored on the walls (Need to check with Mom on that), but the endless paint colors transforms a space quickly...

11/11/2024

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What Is Wet Wood Rot?This type of rot occurs when wood is exposed to moisture for prolonged periods. Wet rot typically causes the wood to soften, darken, or become spongy.Causes of Wood Rot1. Moisture: The primary cause of wood rot is water. Whether it’s from a leaky roof, clogged gutters, floodin...

11/05/2024

I did it this morning!