If you live in Appleton or the Greater Fox Valley area, and are looking for a qualified professional to assemble and install your new furniture, look no further. The handymen at DGS Handyman Services, LLC can have your furniture fully assembled and set up in no time.
We are fully insured and have plenty of experience.
Here is a short list of some of the furniture services that we offer:
IKEA Furniture Assembly
Desk Assembly
Bed Assembly
Dresser Assembly
Cabinet Assembly
Bookshelf Assembly
Swing Set Assembly
Bench Assembly
and much more…
Putting together your own furniture can be a time consuming and frustrating task without the right tools and experience. We offer a furniture assembly service so we can make your life easier and more enjoyable. Don’t worry about it for another second, give us a call today to set up an appointment!
Got a basement just sitting there, unfinished? Looking to add some square footage to your home? A recent study by HomeAdvisor shows that the return on investment for refinishing your basement can be as much as 69%. Finishing a basement doesn’t require a dedicated remodeling company that can cost you an arm and a leg. A handyman can do all of the below projects just as easily.
Framing in walls with studs and adding insulation
Framing in for egress windows, especially if needed to upgrade to fire code
Hanging drywall
Adding/upgrading electrical for lighting
Installing outlets and charging stations for electronic devices
Encasing ductwork
Installing a ceiling
Sealing a basement floor to reduce risk of moisture
Installing flooring
Installing additional plumbing for a bathroom
How the basement is used determines many factors. For example, if it’s a living space such as a bedroom, egress windows are required. Other uses and features to consider:
Playroom: A playroom for the kids needs plenty of kid-friendly features such as soft carpeting, bright colors, and storage for toys. Open areas allow room to run around and space for larger toys like playhouses.
Entertainment: Home theaters are popular for basements. Plenty of seating centered around a large TV or a projection TV aimed at a large screen makes a trip to the movies as easy as going downstairs.
Wet Bar: A wet bar makes entertaining guests very enjoyable. Plumbing and electrical systems need to be specific for their functions, and a half-bath is ideal.
Rec Room: For older children, a rec room with video game system and other games creates a safe hangout. Stereo systems, a small fridge, and microwave for snacks finish the space nicely.
Home Office/Workshop – A place to retreat from the noise of a full house so you can get things done is the perfect use for a basement. You don’t need much space, but you will need to have electrical systems run for a computer, lighting, and other features. Depending on what your projects, you may need specific temperature/humidity controls.
Laundry Room: Perfect for smaller spaces, a laundry room can have cabinetry for supplies, a table for folding and sorting, racks for drying, and a utility sink.
Suite: If you have a large basement, consider a suite of rooms especially if you have an elderly parent or adult child moving in. A bedroom, living room, and bathroom can be put in for maximum comfort.
The final touches for a finished basement can make it as amazing as any room in the house. Recessed lighting keeps head space as high as possible while crown molding adds a luxurious touch. Wall-to-wall carpeting or hardwood floors add comfort and warmth to the living space. Paint and wallpaper can add style while built-in storage adds function.
As a licensed contractor with the state, DGS Handyman has all the experience and capabilities of all the other companies for a fraction of the overhead. Feel free to call or email today for a free estimate.
Leaving
for winter? You lucky dog. Or, should I say, bird? Before you fly off to warm
weather, there are several steps you should take at home to ensure it’s ready
for the long, cold winter without your watchful eye. Below are several
maintenance tips to consider to protect your home from damage and theft.
MAINTENANCE
-If you have a smartphone, you might even want to install a video doorbell
system that can capture any possible intruders.
-Clean your gutters and check your roof for damage to ensure proper drainage.
-Winterize drains: Drain exterior pipes, remove attached hoses, and flip that
shut-off valve.
-Set interior lights on an automatic timer to make it appear like someone’s
home. (Change your lightbulbs before you leave, too.)
-Make sure your exterior motion/security lights are in good working order -and change those light bulbs. Make sure
lights are installed both in the front and rear of the home.
-Ensure all water shut-off valves are in proper working order (toilets, outside
water lines, washing machine.) Install new ones if needed to avoid costly
leaks.
-Bring in or secure any outdoor items that could be damaged by wind or heavy
storms.
-Make sure your smoke alarms are installed and working on every floor of your
home – especially if your home is connected to a system that alerts the local
fire station. Even if you’re not connected, a blaring smoke alarm can often
catch a neighbor’s attention, too.
-Chimneys: Make sure to close the flue to the chimney to keep out any unwanted
guests like squirrels, bats or birds. Install a guard or screen over the top of
the chimney, since this also helps to keep out animals.
-Windows & doors: make sure all windows and doors are shutting and locking
appropriately. Now might be a good time to add or repair any locks. -Double
check operation of (or install new) deadbolts on all doors – especially
side/hidden doors. Don’t make it easy to get inside just because that one lock
doesn’t quite do the job anymore.
-Yard: Trim back oversized hedges and bushes that can obscure a burglar while
trying to get in your home. Remove dead trees or
large overhanging limbs that could damage your house.
-Check weather-stripping, insulation and exterior doors and windows to ensure
no major deficiencies are present. Water and insects can enter through these
openings and you could return home to a mess or infestation.
Leaving for winter? You lucky dog. Or, should I say, bird? Before you fly off to warm weather, there are several steps you should take at home to ensure it’s ready for the long, cold winter without your watchful eye. Below are several maintenance tips to consider to protect your home from damage and theft.
MAINTENANCE -If you have a smartphone, you might even want to install a video doorbell system that can capture any possible intruders. -Clean your gutters and check your roof for damage to ensure proper drainage. -Winterize drains: Drain exterior pipes, remove attached hoses, and flip that shut-off valve. -Set interior lights on an automatic timer to make it appear like someone’s home. (Change your light bulbs before you leave, too.) -Make sure your exterior motion/security lights are in good working order -and change those light bulbs. Make sure lights are installed both in the front and rear of the home. -Ensure all water shut-off valves are in proper working order (toilets, outside water lines, washing machine.) Install new ones if needed to avoid costly leaks. -Bring in or secure any outdoor items that could be damaged by wind or heavy storms. -Make sure your smoke alarms are installed and working on every floor of your home – especially if your home is connected to a system that alerts the local fire station. Even if you’re not connected, a blaring smoke alarm can often catch a neighbor’s attention, too. -Chimneys: Make sure to close the flue to the chimney to keep out any unwanted guests like squirrels, bats or birds. Install a guard or screen over the top of the chimney, since this also helps to keep out animals. -Windows & doors: make sure all windows and doors are shutting and locking appropriately. Now might be a good time to add or repair any locks. -Double check operation of (or install new) deadbolts on all doors – especially side/hidden doors. Don’t make it easy to get inside just because that one lock doesn’t quite do the job anymore. -Yard: Trim back over-sized hedges and bushes that can obscure a burglar while trying to get in your home. Remove dead trees or large overhanging limbs that could damage your house. -Check weather-stripping, insulation and exterior doors and windows to ensure no major deficiencies are present. Water and insects can enter through these openings and you could return home to a mess or infestation.
Make sure you take care of your winter home before you leave on Snowbird vacations.
DON’T FORGET!
-Stop your mail & newspaper – piling packages draw attention to your empty
home.
-Unplug unnecessary appliances to save energy and reduce risk of fire.
-Arrange with someone to remove snow on your property after storms. If someone
slips and falls on your property- they could file a claim. Not to mention, snow
removal makes it appear as if someone is home.
-Unplug/empty any automatic ice makers. Empty fridge/freezer and leave doors
open for air circulation and leave a box of baking soda in each to cut down on
odors.
-If you have a landline – turn off your ringer so it doesn’t cue intruders that
your home is vacant. (Better yet- pause or stop your service and save some
cash!)
-Have someone check on your house regularly (inside and out.)
-Close your drapes/curtains to make it harder to see inside.
-Take out the trash and empty those garbage cans.
-Flush your toilet to clear the water
from the tank and bowl, then consider pouring antifreeze in toilet tanks and
bowls to prevent any remaining water from freezing and cracking.* Always use
non-toxic antifreeze rated for plumbing systems.
-If you keep your water on – keep your heat on as well but at a low 55 degrees
to keep pipes from freezing.
There are many benefits to having a ceiling fan, especially in a four season climate such as we have here in the Fox Cities. In the summer, a gently spinning fan can lower the feel of a room’s temperature while in the winter months, it can lift up and distribute warm air throughout the room.
Now understand that a ceiling fan doesn’t actually cool the room, but it does make you feel cooler because of the slight chill on your skin. That means you can raise your thermostat and feel just as comfortable.
It may be an easy chore to forget about, but if you want to avoid expensive damage to your home, you won’t neglect your gutters. The purpose of your gutters is to get storm water and snow melt away from your home, specifically your foundation, and ignoring that effort can cause serious repercussions for your home. Let us help you. Continue reading “Gutter Cleaning and Maintenance in Appleton”→
There are many benefits to having a ceiling fan, especially in a four season climate such as we have here in the Fox Cities. In the summer, a gently spinning fan can lower the feel of a room’s temperature while in the winter months, it can lift up and distribute warm air throughout the room.
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