Sure, you can enjoy those incredible ocean vistas through the window—but there's nothing quite like sitting out on the deck, grilling dinner or socializing with friends and family, while a warm sea breeze ruffles your hair. The climate and beach lifestyle are huge parts of what attracts people to this part of Florida, for obvious reasons, so it's important to make the most of it by enjoying your outdoor living space as much as possible. But problems such as wood rot, rust and other types of decay can bring all that warm weather fun to a sudden stop.
Damage to your deck, porch or balcony is obviously an unattractive problem that lowers the appeal of your home. But it's far more than just a cosmetic issue. The damage can also create hazards for your family and guests to navigate around, and if goes unchecked, it can worsen and spread to other parts of your house.
You may be wondering if you need deck repair services from your Belleair Shore handyman right now, or if it's fine to wait another few seasons. For porches, decks and other outdoor structures such as fences, it's best to catch the damage early on and get it repaired so you can avoid more complicated repairs or a complete replacement in the near future. Here are some key signs that indicate your deck or porch needs help from a qualified Belleair Shore handyman:
- Splintery surfaces
- Weathered, gray wood
- Wooden trim or boards are discolored, softened or showing other signs of wood rot
- Planks shift or lift up at the end when they are stepped on
- Railing is missing balusters or spindles
- Deteriorated steps that are sagging or crumbling
- Handrails are loose and wobbly
- Water pooling around concrete footings
- Soil has washed away from deck posts and left too much exposed
BATHROOM REMODELING IN BELLEAIR SHORE, FL
Your bathroom should be a haven of relaxation and rejuvenation—your own personal spa where you can greet the morning on the right note or relax and wash away the cares of the day in the evening. But if it's not functioning properly or just plain ugly and outdated, it falls short of that ideal and could seriously lessen your enjoyment of your own home. The bathroom is a highly utilitarian space that you have to use multiple times per day, so it should be one of your favorite parts of the house, and your dream bathroom is a lot closer than you think with bathroom remodeling services from our skilled Belleair Shore handyman team.
Whether you want a bathroom that is perfectly tailored to the needs and preferences of your household, or you're thinking of putting your Belleair Shore home on the real estate market in the next few years, a bathroom remodel from a professional handyman is a great way to add property value and appeal while also improving your family's comfort. You can count on our expert remodeling team to take care of the entire remodeling process, from tile installation to mirror hanging. Our bathroom remodeling services include:
- Drywall installation and refinishing
- Tile installation for floors, walls and shower
- Bath remodeling
- Custom shower conversions
- Painting
- Trim repair or installation
- Toilet installation
- Vanity and mirror installation
- Cabinetry installation
- Sink installation
- Lighting and ventilation installation
- Installation of accessibility features such as grab bars
- Installing finishing touches such as the toilet paper holder or towel rack
BELLEAIR SHORE DOOR INSTALLATION AND REPAIR
Whether they're inside or outside, doors are an important part of your house. Exterior doors protect against everything from heat transfer to would-be intruders, while interior entries give us some much-needed privacy and sound separation. If your doors have suffered damage over the years and are looking worse for wear, they could also be contributing to energy loss and making your home a lot less comfortable for you. When that happens, it's time for door repair or replacement services from a qualified Belleair Shore handyman.
Some of the signs that indicate you need door services from a handyman include:
- Loose, creaky hinges
- Holes or rips in your storm door mesh
- Rotten wood on the door jamb, threshold or door itself
- Cold drafts coming in around the door frame or under the door
- Visible light around the edges of the door
- Insect damage that looks like a maze of channels or holes in the door
- Door is difficult to open and close
- Lock is jammed or misaligned with the door jamb
- Window in door is fogged up due to condensation trapped between the panes
- Damage from vandalism or forced entry
Have a problem with a sliding patio door? Our handyman service professionals will fix it. Check out the signs you can't go without patio door repair.
BELLEAIR SHORE DRYER VENT CLEANING
Automatic clothes dryers are a modern convenience that saves a lot of time and hassle, which is why every home in Belleair Shore has at least one of them. But not all homeowners realize that their dryer needs something in order to keep functioning efficiently and safely: regular, professional dryer vent cleaning.
Your dryer has a vent hose or pipe that is used to get excess heat and humidity from your drying laundry out of the machine and release it outdoors. Lint and other debris is supposed to get caught up in the lint trap. But over time, that highly flammable lint makes its way into the vent and coats the inside of the hose or pipe, partially or completely blocking the flow of air. Since the dryer can't dispose of all that heat and moisture, it has to operate for much longer periods of time to get your clothes dry. That additional operation time increases its energy consumption, which in turn raises the energy charges on your monthly utility bills.
There is, however, a much more serious potential consequence of not having your dryer vents cleaned. Your overworked dryer could create an electrical spark that starts the dryer lint on fire, sending flames racing through the inside of your walls. Unfortunately, this happens a lot more than most people think it does. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, about 2,900 clothes dryer fires are reported every year in the United States, and more than a third of them are caused by a lack of vent cleaning. They result in an average of five deaths, 100 injuries and $35 million in property loss annually. You can help reduce the risk of fire by making sure you clean out the lint trap after every load of laundry.
You may be unsure if your dryer vent is due (or perhaps very overdue) for cleaning. Here are the warning signs that indicate you need dryer vent cleaning from your local handyman in Belleair Shore, FL:
- Takes more than about 30 to 45 minutes to dry clothes
- Need more than one cycle to dry a load of laundry
- Fabric is very hot or has a musty smell after drying
- Visible lint gathered around the vent opening outside
- It has been more than a year since it was last cleaned
The general rule of thumb for a single-family home is to get professional dryer vent cleaning once per year. However, a large family that produces a lot of laundry, or a multi-family dwelling with shared laundry facilities, may need cleaning as frequently as every six months. Your Belleair Shore handyman will get your dryer vent clean and make sure it's in good condition so you can have peace of mind knowing your home is operating efficiently and is protected against the risk of fire.
