Top 5 Handyman Services Every Nashville Homeowner Needs

For most of us, our home is our most significant investment. Maintaining it and keeping it clean and tidy add value to it. Minor home repairs and improvements can make a big difference in maintaining a home in Nashville. Modern Handymen offers top-quality handyman services in Nashville, which include home repairs, installations, and maintenance. With a wide variety of handyman services available in Nashville, here are the Top 5 handyman services every homeowner needs in Nashville:

1. Fixing leaky faucets and plumbing repairs

If your plumbing problem does not require intricate knowledge and specialized tools, such as replacing a leaking faucet or declogging a sink drain, calling your trusted handyman will save you time and money. While hiring a professional plumber for complex plumbing tasks is recommended, a handyman can make small adjustments and address minor issues at a lesser cost. However, a handyman’s role is not to replace the expertise required for major and specialized plumbing work, which is bound by strict codes and regulations.

2. Hanging shelves and mounting TVs

An expert handyman can identify the perfect spot to mount your TV. However, any installation by your trusted handyman will be tailored to your needs and preferences. A skilled handyman can install the TV on various wall materials such as bricks, stone, concrete, drywall, or wood using specialized tools and specified methods. A successful TV wall mounting lies in a safe and accurate installation. You should check the following:

1. The installation should not damage the wall.

2. The TV is leveled evenly on the wall.

3. All wires are secured and adequately concealed. An ideal installation should hide any unsightly wires on your TV for a modern, clean look.

4. The TV should be placed so that the center of the screen aligns with the viewer’s eye level. Some models are adjustable and offer tilt or swivel options for adults' or children’s views.

Adding a TV to your wall will completely transform any room and improve the viewing experience.

Overhead or floating shelves are accents to your home or office, which increase storage and aesthetic space. These shelves are designed to save some floor space from bulky floor-mounted cabinets. Floating shelves can hold books, photo frames, vases, and other decorative stuff. Here are some guides for hanging shelves:

1. The right tools must be used to avoid damage to the shelves and to the wall where it should be mounted. Tools vary depending on the materials to be installed and where they will be installed.

2. Ensure that the placement of shelves is precise to avoid tilted and conflicting installations. An expert handyman takes precise measurements of how far apart the shelves are from each other to ensure that they are in the correct position before fixing them in place.

3. Secure your floating shelves with the proper wall anchors. A sturdy installation of shelves can hold enough weight without damaging your walls and prevent your stuff from falling. A professional handyman will know what size of anchors and fixings to use to ensure sturdy installations.
   

4. Hanging shelves can be time-consuming. If you are not experienced enough, a handyman can save you from hassle and time while ensuring efficient installation.

Hanging shelves might be an easy task. But if you want to do it right the first time, an experienced handyman can significantly help.

Fig. 1. Hanging shelf installed by Modern Handymen

3. Painting touch-ups and drywall repairs

Some homeowners are skilled enough to handle minor repairs, which include small holes in drywall and small touch-up paints. A spackle or joint compound can patch minor dents and holes on the drywall. Touching-up paints can cover up minor scratches. To repair a small hole or dent in your wall, you may follow these simple steps:

1. Assess the damage first. This will let you prepare the materials needed, which will depend on the extent of the drywall damage. If you think the repair will be difficult and take a long time, it is best to let a handyman handle it for you.

2. Brush off dust or debris. Clear the area or cover the nearby furniture that the wall or paint repair may damage. We do not want to add another item for the repair.

3. Smoothen a spackle or joint compound over the area to be repaired. Let it dry completely. Curing time may vary depending on the type of patching material used.

4. Sand the repaired section with fine-grit sandpaper to ensure a seamless finish, free from bumps and visible terminations. The finished texture should match the existing wall finish.

5. Touch up the repaired section with paint that matches the existing wall color. When retouching paint for these repaired sections, the difference between the touch-up paint and the existing paint may be observed. A professional handyman may offer valuable solutions for this uneven paint to restore the appearance of your drywall.

This is just a quick DIY guide for small hole and dent repairs. However, a large hole or dent requires the expertise of a handyman to ensure that the patch-up material can cover the imperfection and will last. Large holes may need a mesh to hold the patching material in place. However, a piece of wood or stud may be needed to prevent the mesh with putty from cracking.

Fig. 2. Drywall repair at Nashville by Modern Handymen

4. Light fixture installations and electrical fixes

Lighting fixtures such as recessed lights, strip lights, pendant lights, and chandeliers can provide an inviting environment to your home or office. A well-installed lighting can significantly transform any room. A wide variety of lighting fixtures require wiring configurations that are unsafe to DIY unless you’re a skilled electrician. An expert lighting handyman can offer solutions to ensure your lighting fixtures are installed correctly and safely. Installed lighting in a perfect spot casts the right amount of light to the room, enhancing overall appearance and efficiency. Knowing that an expert did your electrical fixes gives you peace of mind.

5. Seasonal home maintenance

Scheduled home maintenance for every season is essential for every home’s upkeep. Maintenance activities help prevent breakdowns, save money, and preserve your home’s beauty. A home maintenance checklist can help you schedule every season's cleaning, repairs, and upgrades. Here are some of the maintenance activities you can include for every season:

a. Fall

• Cleaning and de-clogging gutters

• Sealing air gaps by caulking and weather-stripping windows

Fig. 3. Window repair and sealing by Modern Handymen

• Insulation of pipes in unheated areas

• Chimney Inspection and cleaning

• Draining of in-ground sprinkler system

b. Winter

• Plumbing inspections and repair

• Heating System inspections and repair

• Replacing windows screens

• Driveway and walkway inspection and repair

• Inspection and de-clogging of gutters after storm

c. Spring

• Change of HVAC filter

• Basement inspection and repair

• Trimming trees

• Pressure washing outdoor surfaces

• Exterior paint retouches

d. Summer

• Repainting doors

• Deck staining

• Inspection and repair of sprinkler system

• Re-grouting tiles

• Pruning trees and landscaping

Maintenance tasks can be daunting when you’re not used to the regular upkeep of your home. A handyman can perform a variety of functions. Whether for small or large tasks, your trusted handyman can help you with solutions tailored to your needs. Ready to tackle your to-do list? Contact Modern Handymen at 615-200-8071 for professional handyman services in Nashville. At Modern Handymen, we take pride in doing all your home and commercial repairs with quick response times and the highest quality of work, delivering exceptional results to our clients.