Founded 2012 • With Angi since February 2016
Mr. How Do You Do It specializes in home repair and maintenance, both inside and outside your home. I have over 20 years of experience, I am a licensed independent contractor and I carry all the proper liability insurance. You can reach me directly at 612-382-0794.
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Kathryn F.
10/23/2022
Ben Lindow installed two exterior doors recently in my 1927 home. It was a difficult and complicated job, as the house had non-standard sizes for things and has shifted and moved as all old homes do, but Ben patiently worked it all out, and now we have two beautiful, well-fitted, secure and weatherproof doors on our home. I could not be more grateful. Definitely would recommend his work, and he's a nice guy, too.
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Description of Work
Removal of old exterior doors, and installation of new doors.
Category
doors
Cost
$2,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you for the review! I am happy to hear the doors are working well for you! Winter is coming soon and heating bills are expensive. I hope they will save you some money this year!Carol K.
08/14/2022
Ben really went the extra mile to make sure that the new back door and storm door fit tightly and locked securely. This was quite a challenge, since our 1887 house has settled unevenly over the decades, and the door size was far from standard! Very pleased with his work.
Description of Work
Install new exterior doors
Category
doors
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you for the review I was happy to help I hope you and your family are doing well give the little ones a pat on the head for me!Tracey W.
06/04/2022
Ben was really helpful in preparing my new office to move in. From painting and assembling furniture to building a kitchenette, his work was excellent. He was easy to work with and responsive. He communicated and was available. I appreciated his work and will continue to use him as necessary.
Description of Work
Office preparation
Category
handyman service, home remodeling
Hire Again?
Yes
Karen G.
10/22/2021
Best repair experience I've had with my old house in years! II had a basement window that would not close because it had grown too big to fit into the frame due to moisture problems. I thought I would need to replace it and was worried whether they even sold these type windows anymore. Ben very cleverly decided he could take the window out and shave wood off the bottom and replace it - that idea worked perfectly! Problem solved by a person who obviously knows what he's doing. I'm going to use him for other projects I've been concerned about getting done. I'm so glad I found him on Angi.
Description of Work
basement window
Category
handyman service
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope to see you again soon!Bernadette D.
10/28/2020
Excellent! He came early, brought all the supplies that would be needed. The work was done in 2 hours.
Description of Work
Apply heating tape to my roof line, gutters and downspout.
Category
handyman service
Cost
$680
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thanks for the review, I was happy to help, let me know how those perform this winter, I hope to work with you again in the future.Dakota D.
10/27/2020
Ben has done several projects for us over the last couple of years. He is always punctual, polite, and does very high quality work. He's replaced doors, windows and exterior trim work at our house in St. Paul. It's an old house so the projects can be more challenging than in a newer place. Ben has a lot of attention to detail and makes sure the job is done right. He has stayed late several times to ensure the project is done correctly. I would highly recommend Mr. How Do You Do It and will be hiring them again for future projects.
Description of Work
doors and windows installed, exterior trim work replaced
Category
siding, replacement windows, woodworking, doors
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thanks for thinking of me, I look forward to more of your projects in the future.Andrea I.
06/24/2020
We were very happy with the work done by Ben and his crew. They were extremely hard-working and skilled, taking their time to do high quality work. We had a lot of rotten wood siding and trim that needed to be replaced before a complete exterior paint job, and they did an excellent job. They were professional and easy to work with. We have a few more projects around the house we need done soon, and we won't hesitate to call Ben to complete them.
Description of Work
Replaced rotten wood siding & trim before new paint job
Category
contractors, siding, woodworking
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you the house looks great looking forward to more projects with you in the future!Cassie L.
01/02/2020
Benjamin has an abundance of knowledge for fixing anything & just about everything. He took a project that was stressful & made it easy for us. He went above & beyond our expectations & was very punctual. Would definitely recommend Mr. How Do You Do it & will be hiring him again for future projects!
Description of Work
Renovation on apartment unit
Category
contractors, closet systems, handyman service, replacement windows, air duct cleaning, woodworking, home remodeling, doors, dryer vent cleaning
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you I look forward to working with you again soon let me know if you have any projects coming up.Emily B.
10/23/2019
We hired Benjamin to build an interior wall and a door, with a total length of about 6 feet. We needed this to create a bedroom in our basement. We are very happy with the finished product. We finally have our basement bedroom. We appreciate that he left the painting and staining to us to help us save money on the costs. While he was in, he was also able to replace a broken garbage disposal in our sink.
Description of Work
Build interior wall to close a bedroom space in basement
Category
drywall, handyman service, woodworking, doors
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thanks for the review, I enjoyed working on your project, It’s nice to be able to complete a space like that and make it useful.Michael W.
09/27/2019
KATHLEEN A.
06/30/2019
He ran late on a job and missed the first appointment, then we had some confusion about the reschedule. The day he did come he was on time, tidy, and professional. Overall I was satisfied and would use his services again
Description of Work
replace a garbage disposal
Category
handyman service
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thanks for working with me on this, I appreciate the positive words.Lou Ann U.
06/26/2019
All went well. Very professional. Showed up the day he said he would. Cleaned up after himself. I will hire him again & have already referred him to other people.
Description of Work
Replace front storm door and around it
Category
picture framing, handyman service, woodworking, doors
Cost
$1,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thanks for the references, let me know when you need something else.Michelle Barone O.
01/07/2019
Ben was fabulous. He was on-time, professional, he did great work and his pricing was fair. He hung a television on the wall (where there were no studs). He replaced a garbage disposal, replaced windows, fixed a broken door, cleaned dryer vents and did some wiring repairs for the house. Everything was done perfectly. I would definitely hire this company again. Ben was great to work with. Super nice and honest too!
Description of Work
I had several projects and repairs in my home that were completed.
Category
closet systems, drywall, handyman service, plumbing, small appliance repair, replacement windows, air duct cleaning, doors, dryer vent cleaning
Cost
$500
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thanks for the review I enjoyed working with you and hope you’ll have some more projects again soon.Alan D.
08/14/2018
Ben was great to work with. His price was reasonable, he showed up on time, and the finished work looked great. I definitely recommend him.
Description of Work
Basement freshen-up (ceiling, paint, trim)
Category
handyman service
Cost
$1,700
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Always happy to help with a project like yours!Alisa W.
07/09/2018
We are very, very pleased and thankful for Ben! I had called and contacted many contractors and handymen and no one had time or wanted to go up that high to repair the fascia board. Ben came right over to give an estimate and was able to get it fixed within a week. He was very professional and did excellent work for a very reasonable price. I will definitely call him again!
Description of Work
We needed fascia board replaced on our 2 1/2 story home, as well as two garage entry doors installed and the garage roof repaired.
Category
handyman service
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Happy to help! Hope all is well!Kaleigh B.
04/07/2018
Ben is wrapping up the tail end of my basement finish. He's been fantastic the entire time, from coming and getting me a quote to the quality of the work performed (framing, insulation, drywall, mud & tape). He's turned my concrete and block basement into a great looking, usable space that I can continue to enjoy. I would definitely hire again in the future for other jobs.
Description of Work
Finish Basement
Category
drywall, picture framing, handyman service, basement remodeling
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thanks for the review! I enjoyed the project, it's always nice to see a space like that become more inviting! Enjoy!MARY M.
02/19/2018
Marcie S.
02/14/2018
Ben was very professional in his assessment of the situation. He removed the broken piece, recommended where to find a replacement part and showed me how to install it. Using Ben's advice, I successfully repaired the dresser drawer in a few short minutes! I highly recommend Ben for your home repair needs.
Description of Work
The glide/guide under one of my dresser drawers was broken.
Category
handyman service
Hire Again?
Yes
JR W.
12/22/2017
He was easy to communicate with (despite the fact that my phone broke a couple of days before service and I needed to change the date because my movers were late). He helped make at least one aspect of a stressful time (moving) peaceful and simple.
Description of Work
Ben installed my floating bookshelves and put together two go-kart rolling desks.
Category
handyman service
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you for the review! Welcome to Minnesota! Good luck adjusting to this cold weather!kat R.
12/12/2017
Wow! Ben was the easiest person I ever worked with, did a great job and knows how to do just about everything! he is definitely more than a "handyman". He will be our go to person form now on! I will post pictures at a later date
Description of Work
Complete update throughout our duplex; Kitchen and bathroom, floors, walls, fixtures, etc
Category
closet systems, drywall, handyman service, replacement windows, woodworking, home remodeling, doors
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thanks for the review! You guys deserve a lot of credit for all your help! Thank you, I really enjoyed working with you!Stephanie H.
11/04/2017
Ben was willing and able to complete all the tasks.He was everything we were looking for: punctual, personable,reasonably priced and best of all he did quality work. We will definitely hire Ben again when we need work done!
Description of Work
We are planning on selling our home in the next year. We had Ben come over 2 times to complete our handy person list. Our list included jobs such as recaulking in bathrooms, replacing the garage trim, fixing a piece of siding (high up on our walkout), fixing doors, replacing fire alarms, etc.
Category
handyman service
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thanks for choosing me, I enjoyed working with you and wish you the best of luck in the home sale process.Paula K.
10/11/2017
Ben is easy to work with because he listens to what you want, tries to accommodate without upselling, and presents you with design choices. This project, to some extent, evolved as the work progressed. We made decisions together. Working this way seemed agreeable to Ben and to us.
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Description of Work
Enlarge a closet to create mudroom storage space by removing half a double door. Design and build the interior of the storage space. Office: Remove base and wall cabinets and counter top. Reinstall cabinets in another location, and install new counter top.
Category
closet systems, drywall, picture framing, handyman service, woodworking, doors, basement remodeling
Cost
$3,700
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thanks for the review I enjoyed work on this project with you, I will be by next week to finish the touchups.ANN C.
08/07/2017
Sarah M.
07/17/2017
I actually felt bad for the dude since the old plumbing and my small bathroom were such a pain. But he got it all back up and running.
Description of Work
Replaced a bathtub faucet. My old plumbing made it way harder than it should have been and he spent a lot of time working on it until it was finished.
Category
home remodeling
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thanks for the review, don't worry about me, now I can proudly say I know how to work on claw foot bathtubs.Matt G.
03/22/2017
Excellent, I highly recommend and will be looking to hire Ben again to install a deck.
Description of Work
Ben did a great job and went above and beyond in taking care of various home repair projects.
Category
closet systems, decks, handyman service, home remodeling
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thanks! Let me know when your ready to get started. I would be happy to come meet with you and go over your options.Other Information
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Licensed
- Trade License Number
- BC752357
- Trade License Locale
- Minnesota
- Trade License Authority
- Minnesota: Contractors
- Trade License Expiration
- 03/31/2023
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