Handyman, Window Replacement, Garage Door Repair in South Bend

Life gets crazy and oftentimes, necessary home repairs and maintenance items get pushed down the priority list.  We get it. When you have kids, spouses, employers, and a hundred other people demanding your time.  It’s hard to find time for yourself, much less time to do tasks around the house that will likely take hours. Hire handyman services in South Bend, IN!  South Bend Handyman & Remodeling is available to do handle all the things you don’t want or have time to do, including:

• Garage door repair in South Bend Indiana
• Furniture assembly
• Window repair in South Bend 

• Lock and deadbolt installation
• Drywall repair
• Window replacement in South Bend

Advice From The Pros

"While regular maintenance and repair may be annoying to deal with, ignoring it can lead to problems that a lot of cost time and money to fix down the road.  Leaky faucets can cause major water damage.  Broken garage doors are a security risk.  Clogged gutters can lead to foundation cracks if water backs up and softens the dirt around your home.  In other words, don’t keep putting these things off and cause yourself headaches later."
​- Owner, South Bend Handyman & Remodeling

Frequently Asked Questions

There are actually a number of home improvement and general upkeep tasks that are easy for any homeowner to tackle, even with no experience or mechanical inclination.  As a handyman in South Bend Indiana, we know our way around house repairs!  Here are some of the most common that we get asked about:

How do I remove spots on my stainless steel appliances?
We recommend applying glass cleaner, ammonia, club soda, or vinegar with a soft cloth, followed up by plain water.  Make sure to wipe dry.  Polishing your stainless with a stainless steel cleaner is a great way to restore shine and prevent future stains.
 
How do I remove grass stains from my driveway and sidewalk?
Concrete surfaces love getting marked up by lawnmowers.  Before cleaning, sweep away any loose debris.  Start by rubbing glycerin on the marks.  Then, use a bristle brush to scrub the area with a combination of one gallon of water, a quarter cup of Borax and a quarter cup of washing soda.
 
How do I fix scratches in my hardwood floor?
In the case of random light scratches, a touch up kit can be used to fill them in.  For light scratches that are all over the floor, a layer of polyurethane can be applied.  For deep scratches, you may need to call out a professional (like us!) to replace affected boards, or the entire floor.
 
How do I clean the grout between my tile?
Either a commercial grout or all-purpose cleaner is the best thing to start with.  Spray it on and let it sit for a few minutes. Scrub with a bristle brush, then rinse.  For really stubborn stains, or for mold/mildew, use a bleach-based clearer or mix one quarter cup bleach in to one quart of water, spray it on, then let sit for 10-15 minutes.  Scrub, then rinse.
 
How do I clean stains in the toilet bowl?
Drain the water from the bowl, pour a two-liter bottle of cola into the bowl, then let sit for six hours.  Gently scrub the loosened buildup with a pumice stone or stiff brush, then flush.

What the best way to clean my granite counters?
Use a cleaner designed specifically for cleaning granite instead of using soap and water.  Granite should also be sealed periodically (about once per year) to keep water and food from soaking in and staining.  Sealing is a simple brush-on application.
 
Which direction should my fans spin and how do I change it?
In the winter, fans should spin clockwise to pull cool air up, and then counterclockwise in the summer to push cool air down.  There is a small switch on the side of the motor housing that reverses the blade direction.
 
My toilet isn’t flushing right.  What do I do?
If the problem started suddenly, there is likely something lodged in toilet trap.  To remove it, take the trap out and inspect it to see what’s blocking water flow.  If the issue has developed over time, it’s likely lime build-up.  You can try a cleaner made to flush out lime buildup (sold in any home improvement store).  If that doesn’t work, call a pro to check it out.  A toilet replacement may be necessary

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Best Handyman in South Bend

South Bend Handyman & Remodeling is here to help with any home repair and maintenance task.  We have 35 years of experience in helping homeowners all over Michiana with countless home improvement projects.  No job is too big or too small for our highly skilled team.
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