I'm registered and insured. I give free estimates. I've been doing painting and general handy ma'am services since 2010 and have recently decided to focus my business on painting. I do indoor painting as well as power washing and staining decks.
I've gained my general handy ma'am skills from what I learned while working on my 270 year old farmhouse that I bought in 2002, fixing up a house to sell in the Frankford section of Philadelphia, fixing up run down urban homes with a church group, doing extended Habitat for Humanity builds in Alaska and South Dakota and helping my father renovate our house when I was in high school.
My previous career was in business management; 18+ years in operations management in a pharmaceutical company (McNeil Consumer Products Company) and eight years owning a business consulting practice (GrowthLinx).
Girls with paint brushes and power tools rock!
Business highlights
16 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Painting - Indoor
Power-washing and staining decks
Services we don't offer
No outdoor painting as my insurance does not cover that.
Description of Work: smoke alarm installed, mirror hung, hallway light bulb put in, purchase of proper batteries for smoke alarm
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Paula Z.
07/2016
5.0
handyman service
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unknown
Description of Work: Diane did an amazaging job. Everything I asked her to do she did it and did it well! Diane knew exactly how to do put up curtain rods, a new mirror in the bathroom and so many other items I needed done just perfect. She was clean, fast and professional. I felt comfortable with her in my home and will use her again in the near future. Thank you again Diane.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Priscilla B.
08/2015
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Diane did a superb last minute, moments notice handy job of removing our built in kitchen cabinet to make room for the dishwasher due to be delivered within hours. Available, prompt, friendly, affordable, and most importantly, competen
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
Response from Diane Handy Ma'am
Thank you for this review. I was so happy to help. I'm glad I could work you into my schedule so we could get the job done that day in time for your dishwasher delivery. I look forward to doing more projects for you. ~Diane
Walt S.
08/2014
5.0
drywall, handyman service
 + 0 more
It was excellent.
Description of Work: She came out to help us pack to move, and also to help repair some "dings" made in the walls from my scooter chair.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
margaret C.
11/2012
5.0
deck cleaning, house painters, handyman service
 + 1 more
Diane took the time to make sure that the stain was evenly applied to the entire deck. She came back the next day to check on how the finished dry deck looked. It looks great! I have several interior rooms and a front door that I will ask her to paint in the Spring. Diane is very personable and takes pride in her work.
Description of Work: Stained new deck.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
Dana J.
11/2012
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
She was prompt, knowledgeable and conscientious. We would definitely use her again.
Description of Work: Diane cleaned and repaired the tile and grout in our shower.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$190
Bruce S.
07/2012
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Diane did very professional work. She was thorough and conscientious. She had all the right tools to get the jobs done. After seeing how well the first jobs went, I hired her to remove wallpaper in other rooms. I started to do the work myself and quickly gave up. The house was built in 1978 and the wallpaper was installed over unprimed walls. Trying to strip it myself was a nightmare. She is knowledgable and works tirelessly to get the job done. I will certainly continue to hire her for future projects.
Description of Work: The services performed on two separate occasions, 11/10-13/2011 and 04/07-09/2012. The first sevices included wallpaper removal, spackling, sanding, priming and painting interior walls. The second service was wallpaper removal.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
janet Q.
05/2012
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
she was a true pleasure to work with. caring, responsive and professional.she bid the job, showed up when she said she would and stayed with the work until complete. her number is now a permanent number in my cell phone- i plan on using her as often as possible
Description of Work: removed rotted wood from shed doors and replaced. painted shed
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
ERIC D.
03/2012
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
 + 0 more
we let our son choose the color of his room. He chose a very cool orange and blue. The orange took more coats to cover than first anticipated, but Diane hung in there and completed the job on time and at no extra cost! She worked through the weekend to complete because new furniture was arriving that Monday morning. She sent my son a book to wish him the best in his new bedroom!
Description of Work: Paining my son's room over a dark mural was tricky. But Diane stayed with it and completed it. She did a great job, was very professional, courteous, and went the extra mile to do it right.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Karen B.
01/2012
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
 + 0 more
I wanted my dining room to be set apart from the living room by having it painted a different color. Diane did a wonderful job and the room looks beautiful, even more so after she hung the chandelier over the table.
Description of Work: Diane painted my dining room walls and ceiling, hung a chandelier in the dining room and a chandelier in the kitchen, and replaced some lightbulbs in the hallways.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Karen B.
01/2012
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
 + 0 more
I purchased a house with ugly wallpaper borders that were difficult to remove. Diane cheerfully and persistantly removed them and then painted the walls and celings. The rooms look fantastic now! Diane did an excellent job and is a pleasure to work with.
Description of Work: Diane removed the wallpaper borders from my foyer, hallways, and living room, and then painted the ceilings and walls in each of these areas.
My kitchen looks brand new. I couldn't be happier.
Description of Work: I had used Diane before to do work on my aunt's house and I knew she did excellent work. I had her lay a new kitchen floor, paint my kitchen and powder room, and do some repairs. Her work is exceptional. She shows up when she says she will, gives an accurate estimate, and gets the job done. I would no hesitate to recommend her to anyone.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
David M.
09/2011
5.0
house painters
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Diane was responsive throughout and very enjoyable to work with. We are very pleased with the results.
Description of Work: Diane re-painted my front porch. She scraped, sanded, patched, primed, and painted all surfaces. She discovered hidden weaknesses and repaired them.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Response from Diane Handy Ma'am
Thank you for the comments. I enjoyed working for you and look forward to serving you in the future. As you know, I LOVE your house and your neighborhood is wonderful. Take good care.
Sudhir K.
07/2011
5.0
house painters, handyman service
 + 0 more
We had some trouble initially connecting that delayed the start of the job. But since there was no urgent need to complete the work, that was not a problem for me. I appreciated her suggestions which was truly "value-add" and beyond what many handy-people would offer. She worked hard and dedicated many hours to the work. She paid close attention to the details, such as removing all the attachments to the set so they were not painted over. When she completed the work, she put all the parts back on the swing set and left the area very clean. The final product was excellent, the swing set looks brand new and is now well protected from the elements. Diane is very pleasant and engaging. I greatly enjoyed working with her and would gladly use her again.
Description of Work: On a yearly basis, I have our water seal applied to our children's wooden playground equipment. I called Diane and asked her to do it this year. After she came out and looked at it, she told me that she could certainly perform the work, but recommended a colored stain instead. Her logic was that a clear coat protectant would have to be done every year, while the colored stain would last up to five years. She also provided a brochure from a vendor showing the different stain variations and colors. She did mention that while the initial cost would be higher, in the long run it would be cheaper as the work will be done less frequently. The services included cleaning the play set, sanding down / removing the old water protectant, and applying the stain.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$468.74
Response from Diane Handy Ma'am
Thank you for these very detailed and heart warming comments. I was very proud of how this turned out. It looks like a completely new swing set. I'm happy you like it! Please let me know how I can help in the future. Best wishes.
Nicole B.
06/2011
1.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: She didn't finish the work according to what she said she would do. She didn't have the plumbing experience she needed to have to complete the plumbing project.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Response from Diane Handy Ma'am
90% of the contracted work was completed and the remaining was delayed by the client. For the work that was completed out of pocket materials were $350 and labor was $750. None of the bill has been paid and is now in litigation in the state of NJ. I am blessed with wonderful clients. This is the only exception.
Karen B.
02/2011
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
 + 0 more
Diane is the best! The ugly border is no longer there - my kitchen is now gorgeous and I love being in it. Diane is professional, easy to communicate with, nice, and diligent in performing the job well!!
Description of Work: Diane removed the wallpaper border on my kitchen walls that was very glued on and very difficult to get off - but she persisted, and then painted the walls, ceiling, and baseboards.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Response from Diane Handy Ma'am
I so enjoyed the transformation of your kitchen. We were a good team on the color selection too, huh? It was so pleasing to me to see your happiness. And thank you for recommending me to your friend who as you know had me refinish her hardwood floors....and paint her living room and dining room...and re grout her bathroom... and put up a driveway light... and put up new outdoor shutters... and new window well covers... Your recommendation was invaluable! Oh and thanks for the matzoh ball soup you brought me! You're the BEST! Take good care.
Alesander S.
11/2010
5.0
remodeling, handyman service, interior painters
 + 1 more
Diane did excellent work.
Description of Work: Painting and remodeling of new apartment.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
Response from Diane Handy Ma'am
Transforming from a dark brown throughout your apartment to 2 shades of yellow brightened up the whole place! And the chair rail I put up really set it off. It was a joy to work for you and interesting to learn about your hobbies. I meet so many nice and interesting people doing this work. Thank you for being one.
CHRISTINE S.
05/2010
5.0
house painters, handyman service, interior painters
 + 1 more
This was one of my best experiences with a contractor. Diane was polite and professional and the quality of her work was impeccable. I was very lucky that she was working in the house a couple days after severe rain. The basement was flooded. I called a national water removal service. They were going to charge me $1,500.00 to remove the water. They left their equipment, put the hose in the sink to drain, and told us to remove it when most of the water was gone. After about an hour Diane figured out that no water was being removed because a drain was backed up and putting the hose in the sink was useless. Diane went with me to Home Depot and helped me buy a $150.00 pump. When we got back to the house she set up the pump and put the hose out the basement window to drain into the street. The water was gone in a few hours. She saved me $1,500 dollars and a lot of aggravation!!! I also had her do some work at house -- toilet repair, installing drawers in kitchen cabinets, and painting the kitchen. I'll certainly use her again in the future.
Description of Work: I needed to get my aunt's house ready for sale. It is a big house and she had lived there since 1955. Diane cleaned out all the closets, the basement, the garage, and the attic. She scraped old wallpaper from two bedrooms and the kitchen and painted them. She painted a bookcase and all the woodwork on the enclosed porch. She fixed and painted two badly damaged doors. She fixed a downspout. She also pumped water from the basement when it flooded.
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Service Categories
Handyman Services,
Interior Painting,
Pressure Washing,
Furniture Refinishing and Repair
FAQ
Diane Handy Ma'am is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Diane Handy Ma'am accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal