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

Handyman service can help you tackle weekend projects.

(Wednesday, October 11, 2006) - Have you compiled a list filled with fall cleaning projects you dread to wake up to on your weekend mornings? 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 around-the-house 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, Michiganbased Mr. Handyman International. "We have professionally trained and bonded technicians that can undertake most of your repair needs, giving the homeowner a chance to relax and enjoy themselves on the weekends." Recknagel said there are several questions homeowners should ask themselves before they roll up their sleeves and face maintenance projects around the house on their own. • Do you have the right tools and safety gear for a job? If not, you might be better off hiring someone to help you. • A project that you think will take two hours will probably take four. Do-ityourself 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? "Why waste your weekend on projects that can be done more efficiently by a professional? With our maintenance specialists, Mr. Handyman can complete fall maintenance projects professionally and efficiently," Recknagel said. Recknagel gives a powered by Grassroots NewswireTM (c) 2006 eNR Services, Inc. All rights reserved. few examples on some things to remember when it comes to change of season maintenance. Forgotten Fall Maintenance Most homeowners know that when the fall season rolls in they need to clean their gutters and take care of their underground sprinkler system, but many overlook equally important fall maintenance tasks, Recknagel said. "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 and check humidifier for proper operation; replace filter. • Check windows and doors for damage and drafts; repair if needed. • Check exterior of house for loose caulk and peeling paint; repair if needed. • Replace furnace filter, clean and check furnace for proper operation. • Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; install if needed. • Secure dryer vents and air intakes to prevent animals from entering your home. • Clean gutters and clear debris from downspouts. • Check roof for missing or damaged shingles. • Drain and store garden hoses, shut off exterior water spigots. 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 200 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.

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