How and When to Replace a Door Lock.

How many people have waited until they had a break-in to pay attention to this?  The horse is out of the barn by then!  You know the obvious, a properly locked door is your first line of defense against unwanted intruders in your home. When arranging for reliable home security, it is best to be proactive in replacing locks.

Here are some other reasons –

1.  You just got a new roommate.  Change the locks so that the old one won’t return.

2.  Your keys were lost or stolen.  Change out the locks and get new keys.

3.  Wear and tear.  Not only are they less safe, they are a pain to open.

Changing doors and locks COULD be a DIY job, but is better handled by a licensed handyman.  One of the very best in the Metroplex is Home Pro Services.  The Home Pros have been handling Dallas area plumbing, repair, remodeling, and other services for a long time.  You can count on Home Pro Services to do the job thoroughly the first time.  Just call (214) 886-3326.

It’s a Rotten Job.

There are plenty of those tasks around your home or office, that’s for sure.  One of the worst is repairing wood rot in walls.  Wood rot inside walls is typically caused by water leaking in during severe weather or leaks in plumbing. What is essential here is that you first solve this problem before engaging in rot repairs.

You need to ensure that moisture does not continue to build up and damage the new repairs. When all of the rotted lumber and other materials has been removed that becomes vital because NOT doing that will cause dry rot to spread to surrounding wood and the rotted wood will attract insects and other pests, causing even greater damage.

It is all messy, time consuming, exhausting, and needs to be done completely the first time.  It’s Home Pro Services to the rescue!  In the Dallas area home and business owners have counted on them to deal with wood rot for many years.  If leaking water has caused wood damage, call the pros immediately.  Home Pro Services at (214) 886-3326.

Expansion and Contraction.

No, this is not a lesson on the economy, but rather the interior work done on your home.  As we transition from summer to winter you may be thinking about expanding one of the rooms in your home or office and contracting another.  When expanding your flooring for example, you have to be aware of expansion gaps.

What, exactly is an expansion gap?  They are spaces that remain in a room around fixed objects such as thresholds, hearths, baseboards, and other stationary items built or secured into the framing structure of your home.  Although wood flooring is not a living, breathing, entity it still reacts to changes in moisture and temperature.

Being aware of all the nuances of expanding a room is key and critical in your “Better Homes and Gardens” vision of what you will see when the work is done.  If you live in the Dallas area you should call Home Pro Services for an estimate.  They are the Metroplex’s home and commercial remodeling professionals.  That number is (214) 886-2236.

Confounding Door Locks for Seniors.

When you have a door lock installed in your home it may be for a very important and specific reason.  For many homeowners in the Dallas area it is to protect aging family members from getting into an area which may present a problem.  Have you heard of an Alzheimer’s door lock?  It opens by pulling and rotating…very different from the traditional lock.

This remarkable Alzheimer’s safety device works on doors that swing inward only.  It can be installed on wood or metal doors and requires a drill and a screw driver.  It is never recommended for exit doors for obvious safety reasons.  It has proven to be a safe deterrent for seniors with dementia and other related problems.

Is it time to have one or more Alzheimer’s door locks installed in your area home?  One call does it all.  The Metroplex handyman company for all of your construction, carpentry, and plumbing needs continues to be Home Pro Services.  Always think of them for a variety of projects around your home or office by calling (214) 886-2236.

The Art of Professional Painting.

We’re not talking about Picasso here, but rather the interior of your home whether you intend to keep living in it or are getting it ready to put on the market.  Let’s face it…most of us can do an okay job of painting a room. But a seasoned professional does a great job.  Obviously, the pro holds the “experience card”.

A painting contractor will begin by moving everything out of the room…clear the decks!  The surface must be prepared with painter’s putty and/or lightweight spackle.  Knowing whether to use a sanding sponge or sandpaper…a professional painter knows which is best.  Caulk each and every crack.

Sure, you could try to do all of this (and more) by yourself…or you and your spouse (if you have a good divorce lawyer on retainer!).  Better yet, call Chris Dandridge and his amazing indoor painting crew at Home Pro Services.  They are the best handymen in the Metroplex.  Give Chris a call today to assess your painting project at (214) 886-2236.

Hail to the Crown!

No, this is not a tribute to England or anything such as that.  During this busy construction and remodeling season in the DFW area we wanted to spotlight one of the dozens of jobs that we do as well as anyone in the area.  It is the subject of decorating baseboard trim and the intricacies of crown molding. 

It terms of room design it is the cherry on top of the cake.  Crown molding and baseboard trim when done by true professionals give a finished look to a room and can add a decorative element to the overall design of a space.  That pro (or team of pros) will carefully assess the project and apply the right tools and skills so that you will be busting your buttons at the finished product!

The right choice for crown molding and baseboard trim is right here in the Dallas area.  It takes just one call, that’s all to the remodeling professionals at Home Pro Services.  Chris Dandridge heads up a team of handy folks and remodelers that take pride in every job both large and small.  Call them for an estimate on your project at (214) 886-2236.

Handyman, Handyman, What Makes You Handy?

When it comes to the heavy-duty handyman stuff — serious electrical work, deep plumbing, anything to do with major construction work— we understand why you might want to hire a proven professional company.  Unless you like that Dan Aykroyd character from SNL with his backside hanging out when he bends over!

Seriously, the work of a great company specializing in repair, construction, plumbing, etc. is worth its weight in gold.  Hiring the wrong handyman not only jeopardizes the job, but compromises the worth of your home or business.  There is NO margin for error in trying to save a few bucks.

Home Pro Services to the rescue!  They handle jobs both large and small anywhere around the Dallas Metro and have been doing so for many years to the ultimate satisfaction of home owners and businesses both large and small.  Whatever the task, contact Home Pro Services first and get a quote at (214) 886-2236.