Christmastime in the Dallas Area.

Enchant is one of the most magical holiday experiences in the Metroplex. When you enter the Nordic-inspired winter wonderland, you will no longer feel like you are in Dallas. It is one of the many experiences that Home Pro Contracting of Dallas hopes you will take in.

Take a look at all this amazing northern Texas area has to offer this holiday season. Dallas is special because it is not too cold, and not too warm, and it is darn near perfect for observing the Christmas season.

In the upcoming year, if you want professional contracting services for handyman prices, think first of Home Pro Contracting in Dallas. It is truly amazing how many satisfied customers that Home Pro Contracting has worked with over the years. See all of that and more on the website.

Zaaap!

Not everyone feels comfortable working with electricity…nor should you!  Using common sense helps. You decide whether you should consider this a DIY job or you should hire a professional who has worked with electricity many times prior. You will need a voltage tester and uninhibited access to the housebreaker for starters.

In newer homes around the Dallas area, a third wire will probably be coiled around a blue screw on the original switch. This wire is known as the ground wire, and it will need to be reattached to the new switch. If you own an older home in the Metroplex, the ground wire may NOT be available to reconnect.

All of this means that 'zap' is a very possible outcome! Not appealing sounding? How about calling the ultimate handyman electricians? That is Home Pro Contractors of Dallas. Now they know their way around a fixture or light switch. You won’t believe all that Home Pro Contractors do. Just google homeprocontracting.com. Their 24 hour number is (214) 886-3326.

Have You Looked at Your Bathroom Recently?

People in the Dallas area are headed indoors for the winter season. When they do, they start to notice flaws in the infrastructure of their homes. This can be especially true in the bathrooms of the house. Is it time for a remodel in one of those most important rooms such as a tub or shower surround? They are generally easy to maintain once they are up and running.

Here are some of the installation steps –

1.  Remove the spout, faucet handles, and other accessories.

2.  Get rid of that old tile as there may be mold.

3.  Clean the walls and apply a primer.

4.  Mark holes where the showerhead or faucet handles will protrude through the wall.

5.  Stop this nonsense and call a professional!

Exactly…that is why we are here for you 12 months a year. We are Home Pro Contracting and there is literally NO handyman chore that we cannot do better in the Dallas Metro. Wanna see for yourself? Then visit us on the web at homeprocontracting.com. We think you will be impressed. Please give us a call at (214) 886-3326…and congratulations to The Dallas Stars!

Drywall…a Residential and Commercial Staple.

It has been more than a century now that drywall has been a staple in homes and commercial buildings. It is a gypsum and paper conglomerate material which made plaster walls nearly obsolete when it came onto the scene in 1916. It is sturdy, relatively cheap, easy to paint, and resistant to fire.

Here are some common problems with drywall –

 

1. Sanding…because it is fairly delicate, too much or too little sanding may be wrong.
2. There may be seams between the boards making it unseemly.
3. Moisture is the enemy of drywall.
4. Taking the proper care to paint carefully over it.

That is why you need a handyman or more than one to do the job properly and for the long haul…guaranteed! In the Metroplex home and business owners know whom to call… Home Pro Contracting of Dallas. They handle all drywall jobs large and small with their on-hand staff of handymen. Just call (214) 886-3326.

What Does a General Contractor Do?

It may not have been a question you would have asked a couple of months ago, but now that construction may be returning to normal it is a fair query. Hiring a general contractor is a must for some of your larger renovation projects. If it is your first time hiring someone, it can be an overwhelming task to find the right company for the job at hand.

Here are some of the functions of a general contractor –

1. They provide all the materials needed for your project.
2. They supply all the labor.
3. They furnish all the equipment needed.
4. They oversee the quality and the timeliness of the finished project.
5. They keep accurate records of every phase.

In other words, put your concerns aside! Hiring the correct general contractor guarantees that the job will be done right the first time. In the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, your answer is an easy one. Just call Home Pro Contracting 24/7. Go to homeprocontracting.com and read the about us page. Their list of abilities is pretty darn impressive. Then call (214) 886-3326.

Mother Nature is Still in Charge.

We have been reminded of this fact here in the Dallas area late in 2019.  Area homeowners need 2020 vision in the new year.  What we mean is that “Mom” can do her share of damage, but ultimately YOU are the master of repairing that damage.  Sure, sometimes it is daunting, but we are residents of the Metroplex and we’re strong!

Was your plumbing compromised?  Does your siding need repairing?  Does your castle need a fresh coat of paint?  What about the roof?  Then, inside there is water damage, drywall repair, caulking, drywall, flooring, etc.  Taken as an aggregate damage caused by Mother Nature can be daunting, but NOT insurmountable!

Every one of these tasks and many more are handled by the home and business repair experts in the Dallas area.  That’s Home Pro Services.  That is usually the answer when repairs need to be made around this area.  Whenever you need handyman services Home Pro Services is the right choice.  Call them anytime at (214) 886-3326.    

Look Straight Down…See It?

That’s your flooring and now IT needs some attention.  You’ve got the walls painted the perfect shade and the lighting is also to your liking.  Now you need the right floor to tie the room together.  If you want a new hardwood floor, tread lightly.  You have a virtual forest of options at a wide range of prices.

Here are some things to consider before deciding on hardwood flooring –

1.  Consider the species of the wood

2.  The grade and cut will determine if knotholes are visible

3.  Is the wood solid or is it engineered?

4.  How much clean up and preparation must be done?

These questions and many more will all be answered to your satisfaction by the flooring professionals at Home Pro Services.  For many years in the Dallas area they have been the go-to company when you need any handywork done around your home or office.  Just call Home Pro Services of Dallas at (214) 886-3326.

Light ‘Em Up!

If a light switch fails to function, it should be replaced.  Most modern switches have screw terminals on each side and may also have holes in the back in order to accept the end of the wire. Even though plug-in connections may be more convenient, they are less reliable than those with screw terminals, so we advise you not to use them.

Here are some of the descriptions of the wires –

1.  The white wire connects to the silver screw.

2.  The black wire (the hot one) goes to the brass screw.

3.  The green or bare wire attaches to the green screw.

You can probably roll up your sleeves and tackle the project yourself, but you could light up like AT&T Stadium!  The logical alternative is to call the home wiring experts at Home Pro Services.  They have solved the Dallas area’s electrical needs for many years.  Call them immediately if a light in your home goes out due to faulty wiring at (214) 886-3326.                                                                                        

How to Hang Drywall.

I know, for most of us saying that is like saying how to do brain surgery!  Drywall consists of panels of pressed gypsum plaster between heavy paper.  Drywall is also known as plasterboard, wallboard and gypsum board.  Here is the goal…when hanging drywall, the ultimate goal is to create the fewest number of seams possible.

There are three basic thicknesses of drywall –

1.  5/8 inch which is the most soundproof

2.  3/9 inch is appropriate for covering existing walls

3.  ¼ inch is used when covering curved walls

Let’s go back a bit to something written above…the ultimate goal is to create the fewest number of seams possible (how about none?)  That is the work of a professional handyman found by calling Home Pro Services.  Do you need drywall hung as close to perfection as possible?  If so, call Home Pro Services serving the Dallas area at (214) 886-3326.

If I Have to Look at these Four Walls for the Next Six Months, then I’m Doing Something.

That something can be as simple (or as complicated) as a fresh coat of paint.  It could be complicated in the sense that you may not do the same quality job as a professional handyman painter who has done it in homes and offices throughout Dallas for many, many years.  Please consider that before you begin.

Here are just some of the steps that need to be taken –

1.  Budget for the job.

2.  Estimate the total area ahead of time.

3.  Move the furniture.

4.  Cover the floor entirely.

5.  Have trimmers, rollers, caulkers, etc.

Oh yeah, one more thing…have a professional painter do the work!  You will have to live with the final product maybe for years and you want it to be perfect.  The best handymen/painters for the job in the Dallas area are at Home Pro Services.  You can count on their guaranteed work every time.  Just call (214) 886-3326.

Out with the Old…In with the New.

If you live in your Dallas area home for awhile the day will probably come when you will need to remove old wallpaper and install new.  The old wallpaper CAN be easy to peel off or hard to penetrate depending on what it covers.  As with all things such as this patience and skill are tantamount to completing the job!

There are three types of wallpaper…porous, non-porous, and dry-strippable.  Porous wallpaper, for example will absorb water quickly and loosen up, making it easy to strip.  You will be able to tell if it’s porous by applying some water to part of it using a sponge.  Some wallpaper has a decorative nonporous layer.  Dry strippable wallpaper may be the easiest to remove.

If you are married, would you like to stay that way?  Trying to remove old wallpaper and installing new could be a hazard to your matrimony!  Just kidding (not).  We are Home Pro Services serving the Dallas area for many different home improvement projects for years.  Call us and we will assess the job at (214) 886-3326. 

No More Talk…Time to Caulk.

Bathtubs require precise caulking to prevent water from seeping into the walls, which could cause serious damage.  If the caulk around your bathtub is cracking, old, or just in need of an update it’s time to consider rolling up your sleeves and tackling the job.  Or…is it really a DIY task?

Here are just a few of the steps –

1.  Get a razor and remove the existing caulk.

2.  Clean up all of the caulk that falls below.

3.  Wipe down the bathtub thoroughly with denatured alcohol.

4.  Use a bleach solution to remove all of the mildew and mold.

5.  Lay down painter’s strips to get perfectly clean edges.

Have you heard enough?  This is probably a job for the Dallas area’s ultimate handyman and remodeler.  That is Home Pro Services serving the metroplex with quality work for many years.  Whatever the task around your home, give Home Pro Services a call and put aside the worry of doing the job poorly.  That phone number is (214) 886-3326.

The Doors.

No, this is not a missive on Jim Morrison and the iconic rock band of the 60’s.  It’s about the interior doors in your home.  Interior doors are an important part of your home's overall look and significantly impact its inner “curb appeal”.  We may not think of that term when referring to the inside of our home, but it is aesthetically important.

Here are some tips –

1.  You probably should replace some of them if the differ in color or type.
2.  What is right for that particular room…bi-fold, French, solid wood, etc.?
3.  You may just want to change the trim instead of the entire door.
4.  You’re better served if you hire a professional.

It’s true…a poorly installed door would be a real eye-sore in your home.  That’s where we come in.  We are the Dallas area’s ultimate handyman service…Home Pro Services.  For expert interior door installation or any handyman duty around your castle call us every time and experience the professionalism.  Home Pro Services at (214) 886-3326.