Handy Andy

Wishing everyone a happy Wednesday! It’s hump day! 🐪

We’ve been keeping busy over here.

First up, a little exterior trim repair. Water found its way into the original wood trim at the base of this post and caused it to rot. I removed all the damaged trim and replaced it with textured PVC, then gave it a fresh coat of paint. The best part? PVC won’t rot, so this repair should stand the test of time. It’ll still need the occasional paint touch-up, but no more worries about water damage.

Next was some electrical work. We hung this beautiful oversized light fixture. Mounting the fixture itself was pretty straightforward. Hanging the hundreds (and I mean hundreds 😂) of tiny shell-like discs? Not so much. It took some patience, but the finished look was worth every minute. We also swapped out a few bathroom fixtures for some more modern lighting to give the space a fresh updated feel.

Lastly, we added some cabinets to a laundry room. One of the easiest ways to make a space feel cleaner is to give all those detergents, cleaners, and miscellaneous items a place to hide. Out of sight, out of mind!

And of course… another shelf. I know, I know, you’re all shocked. 😆 This one included a metal dowel rod to match the existing closet hardware and create even more usable storage space. Around here, we’re big believers in making every inch count!

Hope everyone has a fantastic rest of the week!

Hope everyone is having an amazing Fri-yay! 🤠 Here are a few recent projects we’ve knocked out around town.

First up, we added shelving to this laundry room. A new little one joined the family, which means storage space suddenly becomes prime real estate! We also added some smaller shelf extensions in the pantry to help organize those tiny items that always seem to disappear. Every inch counts!

Next, we replaced SIXTEEN flush-mount lights throughout a home. The old fixtures were failing and the covers had reached the point where they were more interested in falling off than staying attached. The new fixtures gave the home a nice little upgrade! Bonus: the lights I supply allow you to select different color temperatures, from warm and cozy to bright daylight, so you can choose the atmosphere that fits your home best.

We also replaced multiple GFCI outlets in another home. Some had completely failed, while others showed signs of overheating and burning. Yikes! Definitely one of those things that’s better to catch before it becomes a bigger problem.

Lastly, I already shared the cabinet installation from this project, but the homeowner decided to take it one step further and add a black floating shelf underneath. Cut, painted, installed… chef’s kiss 👨‍🍳👌 Sometimes it’s the finishing touches that really bring everything together.

As always, thank you for trusting Handy Andy with your homes, projects, and growing to-do lists. Have a fantastic weekend