Bedroom: what a handyman does
Bedroom work is mostly safety and wear: dressers and TVs that need anchoring, closet doors off their track, window coverings with cords and nail holes behind headboards. A handyman can assemble and anchor furniture, rehang doors, install cordless blinds and patch and paint. Wiring and ceiling fan boxes go to licensed electricians.
Jobs we take on
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- Assemble beds, dressers, nightstands and wardrobes
- Anchor dressers, tall chests and TVs to wall studs
- Rehang bifold, sliding and hinged closet doors and replace worn track hardware
- Install closet rods and shelves into studs
- Replace corded blinds with cordless ones
- Patch nail holes and scuffs, then touch up the paint
- Hang mirrors, art and headboard shelves
- Fix a bedroom door that sticks or a privacy latch that no longer catches
- Re-secure loose baseboard and door trim
Signs it is time to call
- A dresser or TV that rocks when a drawer opens or someone leans on it
- A closet door that jumps its track or hangs crooked
- A blind with a dangling pull cord in a room where a child sleeps or plays
- A door that rubs the frame or will not latch
- Hairline cracks above the door that keep returning, which can mean movement worth having a pro look at
What is not a handyman job
New outlets, wiring, ceiling fan boxes and hardwired smoke or carbon monoxide alarms are electrical and go to licensed independent contractors. Window replacement, changing a window for egress, moving walls and structural repairs are out of scope. Stains from a roof or plumbing leak need that leak fixed first.
Plumbing, electrical and roofing go to licensed independent contractors.
What a visit looks like
- We confirm the scope from your photos before the visit
- We confirm the current rate before work starts
- We protect floors, rugs and bedding while we work
- We clean up and haul away packaging and debris
Common questions
Do I still need to anchor a new dresser?
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advises anchoring TVs and furniture such as bookcases and dressers to the wall. A federal stability standard for dressers has applied since September 2023, but the CPSC still urges anchoring. We anchor into studs where we can.
Are cordless blinds really necessary?
The CPSC says cordless window coverings are the safe choice wherever young children are present, and that tying cords up high or using cleats is not enough. If you keep corded blinds, it advises shortening the cords, anchoring looped cords and moving cribs and beds away from windows.
Can you fix a closet door that keeps coming off its track?
Usually, yes. The cause is typically a worn pivot, guide or track, or a door that is no longer square. We check the hardware, replace worn parts and rehang the door. If the door itself is warped or the opening is out of square, we will say so up front.
Can you hang a heavy mirror over a bed?
Yes. We find the studs, choose hardware rated for the weight and level the piece. Over a bed, we recommend a stud-mounted hanging method rather than adhesive strips or small anchors. A very large or heavy piece may need a second person, so tell us the size when you book.