A Helping Hand

Affordable household maintenance, repair, safety, and security services for seniors and single homeowners

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Services
My service is designed to help with household-related repairs, maintenance, and time consuming errands.

If you do not see the services you require, please contact me so that I might help you in meeting your specific needs.


In Home                                                                                                

Pet checks
Replace heating and air conditioning filters
Replace old/broken unsafe appliance plugs
Check and adjust hot water heater – set a safe and economic operating temperature
Hang pictures and mirrors
Light c
arpentry
Minor drywall repair
Minor electrical and plumbing repairs
Caulking and painting
Light Bulb and fixture replacement
Install water heater insulation blanket
Install ceramic tile on floors and walls
Minor computer repair
Organize basement, garage, or attic
Drawer/cabinet organization
Furniture assembly
Prepare your house for sale or lease                                                

Money Saving Energy Tune Up
                                                             
Replace incandescent light bulbs with energy and money saving florescent bulbs       
Insulate hot water heater and pipes
Insulate wall receptacles
Caulk and weather-strip

Property

Driveway crack filling and sealing concrete or asphalt
Installation or repair of small fences
Power clean decks, fences, and siding
Lawn mowing gardening
Tree trimming hedge trimming
Siding repair and/or cleaning

Errands            I can drive you , or go for you

Prescription pick up
Grocery shopping
Bank deposits
Gift shopping
Pet to the vet
Pickup and delivery drycleaners
Post office
Library
Video store
Hardware store
Doctor’s office
 
Safety and Security

Home security check - repair or replace door and window locks
Fire extinguisher
installation and training

Appliance safety inspection
Install, repair, or replace smoke alarms, Carbon Monoxide detectors and, batteries
Replace outdoor/indoor fixtures with motion sensor security lighting
House checks for short or long term vacation
Digital property documentation of your valuables on a CD or DVD for a visual record in       the event of a theft, fire, or natural disaster.

Document shredding
Important document digital copy and recovery CD
Peace of Mind calls (by phone or in person)
Gun and ammunition storage and safety checks
Gun and ammunition disposal

 

Identity Theft

I can help you prevent identity theft by explaining and following

the recommended government guidelines.

This includes document, credit card, mail, and computer security. 



Consultation, Referral & Coordination

Computer Instruction including basic operation, Email, Ebay and Messaging
Help seniors understand the mail they receive
Help with event planning
Help prepare your home for sale. I am a licensed Realtor
Obtaining quotes for renovations and other projects or events
On site project coordination - I can be there to make sure you get what you pay for from contractors     and service companies

Air Travel Assistant

Help with travel planning
Domestic and International travel companion

Snowbird /Vacation Service
Peace of mind security house checks while you’re gone for the winter
or on a vacation

Ebay Services
Buy or sell new or used items.  I am a Bonded Ebay Power Seller