Wasilla Handyman!

1) No one can do it all “Jack of all trades”

Never trust a handyman that says they are a Jack of all trades. For instance, if you need something fixed with plumbing, pipes, or clogs, you should call a plumber. If you need drywall repaired, a door hung, or a stairs built, you should call a carpenter, any repairs with electrical, lighting, or outlets, you should call an electrician.

When contractors build homes, they don’t have one person build the whole house. Different contractors specialized in specific areas in the build. The same applies to home repairs. Save yourself the risk.

2) Solid Ex-cord Connection

Tie you ex-cord in a knot at the connection,  this way you can drag your cord all around the job site with no worries it will come disconnected.

3) Cell phone shield

When painting a room, stick your cell phone in a zip-top bag. It’s a good way to keep it clean and dry while still being able to operate it. No more scraping paint off of your phone with your fingernail.

4) File that Sand Paper

Are you sick of digging through drawers of sandpaper searching for that specific grit, I’ve stumbled across this great handy sandpaper organizer using a plastic file box. While each hanging file contains a certain grit, the tabs make it easy to keep each sheet organized. This made taking sandpaper on the go a breeze.

5) Tape Taring Tip

Here is a simple way to tear your masking tape and have a starting edge every time. Simply fold the tape under at a 90-degree angle to the roll and press flat with thumb. Now, with a snapping motion, pull the tape against the edge of the roll and tear. The tape tears, leaving a triangle starting tab. This only works with no-plastic masking tape.