Fall Maintenance Check Up: Mr. Handyman Can Lend Homeowners a Helping Hand

Date Posted: 10/12/2006

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct 12, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- With such busy schedules, many homeowners find that there are so many things to do but so little time to do it. Mr. Handyman, a professional property maintenance and repair service franchise, can help typical homeowners who don't have the time, skills or desire to do their fall maintenance repairs themselves.

"Tackling those repairs can take up a lot of time, especially if you don't have the right tools or expertise," said Todd Recknagel, president of the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Mr. Handyman International. "We have professionally trained and experienced technicians that can undertake most of your repair needs, giving the homeowner a chance to enjoy themselves on the weekends."

Recknagel said there are several questions homeowners should ask themselves before they face maintenance projects around the house on their own.

-- A project that you think will take two hours will probably take four. Do-it-yourself projects always take longer than you think.
-- Any work that involves climbing a ladder or using power tools is inherently dangerous. Think twice before taking unnecessary risks.
-- What happens if something goes wrong? What if the project is more complicated than you thought?
"With our maintenance specialists, Mr. Handyman can complete fall maintenance projects professionally and efficiently," Recknagel said.
Forgotten Fall Maintenance
"Even when homeowners try to do the work on their own, sometimes they forget some important steps in the process, which could cause more damage," Recknagel said, explaining some top tasks that are typically overlooked:
-- Clean gutters and clear debris from downspouts.
-- Check roof for missing or damaged shingles.
-- Check windows and doors for damage and drafts; repair if needed.
-- Check exterior of house for loose caulk and peeling paint; repair if needed.

For more information, please visit the company's Web site at www.mrhandyman.com.

About Mr. Handyman

Mr. Handyman is a network of independently owned and operated franchises with over 220 locations in 35 states that provide commercial and residential property maintenance and repair services. Founded in March 2000, Mr. Handyman is a member of Service Brands International, a group of service companies that provide a variety of timesaving services ideally suited for today's active customer.

SOURCE: Mr. Handyman

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