Property experts say you should spend around 1% of your property's value every year on maintenance to keep it looking good and properly protected.
Really? Well, your faithful Victoria handyman has seen it all, and completely agrees.
Seems like an awful lot, considering Victoria real estate prices today. 1% of a $1M house is $10,000. Every year. Can this be right?
Well, if you consider a new heat pump every 20 years, and a new water heater every 10 years, and a new coat of paint every 10 years (or even more often if you like staying with whatever is trending), smart lights and door locks and all that new stuff they keep bringing out . . . maybe $10k a year averaged out is about right. …
Why Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years?
Ask your faithful Victoria handyman – Why should smoke alarms be replaced every decade? And why does my smoke alarm's warranty only cover 10 years of operation?
Like most electronics, smoke alarms don't last forever. The National Fire Protection Association issued NFPA Standard 72, states:
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Replacing your Nasty Light Switches?
Are you thinking your ancient light switches are looking a bit tired? Your faithful Victoria handyman agrees.
Why not consider upgrading? That’s something your Victoria handyman can do for you.
If you’re getting ready to sell your Victoria home for top dollar, it is definitely worth the investment.
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Replacing Supply Lines to Toilets and Washing Machines
Ask your Victoria handyman – How Often Should You Replace Those Braided Supply Lines?
The general rule of thumb is to replace all of your supply line hoses every 5 years as a preventative measure to protect your Victoria home against any potential leaks. But since braided supply lines have a rubber core with external reinforcement it is recommended that they be replaced every 10 years. …
Emergencies
What is considered an emergency?
Everyone in Victoria has their own idea. Company’s coming and your dog ate the pot roast? Sorry, not our problem.
However, here’s a list of things your Victoria handyman does handle for you that are real property emergencies:
- Major Water Leaks or Frozen Pipes
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Mounting a TV
Did you just purchase a brand new, 4K high definition television, bring it all the way back to your Victoria home or apartment, and realize that it would be much better mounted on your wall than sitting on a table? Don’t worry. Your faithful Victoria handyman is here to take care of things for you.
Does the Idea of Doing Your Own Renovations Freak You Right Out?
Look, your faithful Victoria handyman understands. Home maintenance isn’t for everyone.
And why should it be? You go to work every day, doing what you’re expert in. You can’t be expected to know everything about repairing and maintaining properties as well.
Don’t be shy or ashamed. …
Assembling IKEA
Whaaat? We have to put IKEA stuff together ourselves? You’ve got to be kidding, right?
Yup. Lots of fun. Next thing you know, lawyers are involved. Divorce is imminent. Neighbours have called the police.
Orrrrr, perhaps all that could be avoided by calling your faithful Victoria handyman.
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What’s Good Enough?
Do you want that cabinet built 110%, like it’s going to reside in the Vatican? Your faithful Victoria handyman can do that.
Or do you just want a hanging box to hold a few tools in your garage?
Not everything has to be gilded for visiting royalty or strong enough to withstand the next nuclear war.
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Property Management
There’s a lot to property management in Victoria. We get it. We’ve been there, done that. Your faithful Victoria handyman has seen it all.
Repair and Maintenance is a major category of the myriad of things needing your constant attention.
Light bulbs need replacing. …