As summer approaches in Lexington, Nicholasville, Versailles, KY, and the surrounding area, now is the perfect time to refresh and repair your home’s exterior. Handyman Connection of Lexington offers a wide range of exterior handyman services designed to boost your home’s curb appeal, safety, and functionality. Whether you’re preparing for backyard gatherings or just want to enjoy the warmer weather in a more beautiful space, our experienced professionals are here to help.
Our exterior services include:
Exterior lighting installation
Deck repair, installation, and staining
Fence repair, installation, and staining
Siding repair and replacement
Our skilled handyman team brings dependable craftsmanship and personalized service to every job, large or small. We’re ready to tackle everything from structural improvements to cosmetic upgrades so you can enjoy your outdoor spaces all season long. Call us at 859-549-5429 to schedule your exterior service and take the first step toward a summer-ready home.
Home Improvement / June 18, 2020
While our local craftsmen from Handyman Connection can take care of any household project or repair, we know some homeowners love DIY projects. For those that like to get in there and do the work, a simple and fairly inexpensive project is swapping out kitchen cabinet hardware. Cabinet knobs and drawer pulls can easily be removed and replaced with modern cabinet hardware styles, to give your kitchen the refreshed look you desire.
First, carefully remove all knobs and pulls with a screwdriver. One size does not fit all for kitchen hardware. It’s important to carefully measure the distance between the attachment points on drawer pulls, from the center of one screw hole to the center of the other. After, record the measurements so you won’t forget. When you go to your local home improvement store in search of the kitchen hardware, be sure to bring the measurements with you along with one of the drawer pulls or knobs for reference. Make note of how many you’ll need!
When replacing a single-screw knob with a drawer pull, a new pull might have a different spread than the old one. If this is the case you will need to fill in the original hole with wood putty. Be sure to take care to cover any uneven areas surrounding the hole with putty as well. Once the putty has dried, use medium- to fine-grit sandpaper to sand over the filled hole. This will smooth the surface and remove any excess. Use a tacky cloth to trap any dust, then paint or stain it to match the surrounding area.
Time for the final step! Measure the location where the new pull or knob will be placed, and then use a wood pencil to mark it. Follow it up by lightly tapping a nail set with a hammer to create a small indentation at the marked spot. This will help keep the drill bit in place when drilling the new holes. Once the holes are drilled, you’re ready to attach the new hardware. Use the drill to screw each piece on, make sure it’s nice and tight, and you’re all set!
Handyman Connection of Lexington-Nicholasville would love to install new kitchen hardware in your home. Give us a call or send us a text for a an estimate!