"Juan and his team were excellent! They did a great job repairing the drywall, and once painted, it was seamless with the existing drywall. Also, there was good communication throughout the process, and the space was kept clean and tidy. I highly recommend and plan to call GS Custom Remodels for my next project."
"These guys got the work done in a single long day, which was impressive. It was well done and the owner was very responsive. Really appreciated having a pro for playground equipment install that was a Class A contractor with all the insurance and licenses I was looking for."
"Ronnie was great to work with! He arrived on time, worked quickly and efficiently to install the deadbolt we needed, used a drop cloth to catch any potential mess, and did it all with a friendly, professional attitude, and for a great price. What more could you ask for? We look forward to hiring him again in the future."
"Hired them to repair our vinyl fence, install a security lock and reinforce an outdoor gate. They arrived on time and were courteous, attentive to our needs and reasonably priced."
"Talha was our repair pro, he was great. After looking at the job he explained what needed to be done and how he was going to do it. We have been looking for a carpenter for repair and home projects. We found our guy. Thank you."
"I had a massive pile of junk (deck wood, concrete, bricks, tree parts). Blankson Home Improvement came out and it was gone in two trips. Fair pricing. Easy to work with. Would hire for more home projects."
"On time, courteous, worked fast and great price. Had them hang sports memorabilia around my basement bar area. Would hire them again for handyman work."
"Godspeed handyman arrived within the specified timeframe. He was very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. He did a perfect job and would hire him again. Maggie"
"Michael Butterbaugh with Home Remedies has done many services at my residence... Drywall and painting, located and repaired a small roof leak, provided window glass pane replacement, gas stove and microwave installation, door and cabinet hardware repairs / replacement, minor electrical work (fixture replacements), and minor plumbing work. His company is licensed and bonded, and he is very talented and multi-skilled. Everything he has done for me has been done accurately and to perfection. Mike is very up front about what he can and cannot do, which is another way he demonstrates honesty and professionalism. He has provided me with reasonable pricing on all past work. If a job extends past what he estimated, he will continue to work, finishes what started, and with excellent communication skills, can be flexible and will negotiate the final price. He has also proven to be very reliable, arriving on time when scheduled, works cleanly, providing end of day cleaning as well as final clean-up of the job. I will continue to use Home Remedies Handyman Service for all my needs. I also have recommended Mike to friends and neighbors and will continue to do that as well!"
Fire Pit Installation questions, answered by experts
The best way to store firewood is outdoors and away from your home, shed, or garage. Stacking wood against your house can be a fire hazard and attract unwanted pests. Store your firewood under a shelter where it's protected from rain and snow but still exposed to sunlight and open air. You can lay a tarp on top to help keep moisture out.
Yes, windows being painted shut is a fire hazard. Because windows painted shut may have locks that stick or cannot be opened easily in an emergency, this becomes an immediate fire hazard that should be dealt with.
A fireplace hearth is necessary in most areas per building codes, especially for gas and wood-burning fireplaces. Electric fireplaces may not require a hearth, so check local building codes or ask a pro for guidance if you’re leaning toward electric. A fireplace hearth can decrease the risk of flying embers creating a fire and burning your home down. That’s why fireproof material, like tile, is used for the hearth.
Smoke detectors come in two different options: hardwired or battery-operated. While hardwired units are attached directly to the home’s electrical system, a battery-operated smoke detector only needs a simple battery for operation and can be placed virtually anywhere in your home. Some homeowners may mistakenly think their battery-operated units are hardwired in because all their units are interconnected, but many battery-operated units can operate within a smoke alarm network in your home.
Having a pellet stove can indeed raise your insurance rates since they're a relatively common cause of fires in the home. However, rate increases vary by insurance provider so you should reach out to yours to determine exactly how much your rates might increase with a new pellet stove install.
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