Need a Handyman

[itsbob]

A little bit of everything: light fixtures, toilets, minor damage to walls...

I really hope you are a woman.. and if you are, and close to WAY southern MD, i can probably help you out.. not to sure about helping a guy fix light fixtures, and toilets..

 

[LexiGirl75]

The parts come with instructions on them. I did the inside of my toilet, piece of cake

Thanks Morgan and Aps,

I actually bought the entire replacement part a few weeks after I moved in the house because the chain kept popping and I had planned to fix it. After speaking to the guy at Lowes I thought it would be a piece of cake. But then once home I tried to undo one of the bolt things and it was not budging plus after changing two toilet seats I was pretty much done.

Luckily one of my ghetto-fabulous aunts (love that girl) told me the trick of using a rubber band to keep the chain connected until I "can get a man down here to visit" me and ask him if he can do it. Like that is what I do when people come this far to visit me lol. Her rubber band idea worked and is doing quite well.

Unfortunately, a new problem has surfaced and that is the toilet water keeps circulating in the tank when flushed and I have to jiggle it to make it stop (TMI or what). So now I am ready to change the whole thing. I agree it's I could do myself if I dedicate a weekend. I'll see.

 

[Mikeinsmd]

Luckily one of my ghetto-fabulous aunts (love that girl) told me the trick of using a rubber band to keep the chain connected until I "can get a man down here to visit" me and ask him if he can do it. Like that is what I do when people come this far to visit me lol. Her rubber band idea worked and is doing quite well.

 

[LexiGirl75]

Hmmmm.... Turn around first, and let me see your swagger

 

[morganj614]

Try a paper clip for a quick fix. You can bend it to fit.

Thanks Morgan and Aps,

I actually bought the entire replacement part a few weeks after I moved in the house because the chain kept popping and I had planned to fix it. After speaking to the guy at Lowes I thought it would be a piece of cake. But then once home I tried to undo one of the bolt things and it was not budging plus after changing two toilet seats I was pretty much done.

Luckily one of my ghetto-fabulous aunts (love that girl) told me the trick of using a rubber band to keep the chain connected until I "can get a man down here to visit" me and ask him if he can do it. Like that is what I do when people come this far to visit me lol. Her rubber band idea worked and is doing quite well.

Unfortunately, a new problem has surfaced and that is the toilet water keeps circulating in the tank when flushed and I have to jiggle it to make it stop (TMI or what). So now I am ready to change the whole thing. I agree it's I could do myself if I dedicate a weekend. I'll see.

 

[LexiGirl75]

Try a paper clip for a quick fix. You can bend it to fit.

I am going to go in there this weekend and try to replace the mechanism but if I start to feel unsure about the destruction I might be doing then I will test the paper clip, thanks!

 

[willie]

Be sure to turn off the water valve going to the tank before taking it apart.

 

[LexiGirl75]

Be sure to turn off the water valve going to the tank before taking it apart.

Thanks, you know that was my biggest concern, water gushing all over the place. How do I drain the tank before trying to unscrew things. Is it turn the water off and then flush the rest away?

 

[mrweb]

Thanks, you know that was my biggest concern, water gushing all over the place. How do I drain the tank before trying to unscrew things. Is it turn the water off and then flush the rest away?

A few towels handy wouldn't be such a bad idea. A good rachet wrench helps. (go to the hardware store and tell them what you want to do, use your LexiGirl charms and they will fall all over themselves to help)

 

[LexiGirl75]

A few towels handy wouldn't be such a bad idea. A good rachet wrench helps. (go to the hardware store and tell them what you want to do, use your LexiGirl charms and they will fall all over themselves to help)

Sounds like a plan, but I am starting to wonder who has the web of charm here

 

[mrweb]

Sounds like a plan, but I am starting to wonder who has the web of charm here

Darlin', I am the only male in a house of charming, lovely and attractive women. What I learned from them is that right amount of genuine charm goes a long way.

 

[willie]

Thanks, you know that was my biggest concern, water gushing all over the place. How do I drain the tank before trying to unscrew things. Is it turn the water off and then flush the rest away?

Yes. turn off the water and then push the flush handle and hold it down until all the water goes out. That holds the flapper open. Towels will mop up the rest. You want it all dry because you will be removing the stem that goes through the tank to the supply pipe. Lowes or HD have a kit that will replace everything inside the tank including the flapper. The flapper is not closing (chain problem) or is leaking and is the reason the water continues to flow into the bowl. An adjustable (Crescent) wrench should be the only tool you need and the hardest part of the job will be getting the parts out of the plastic container.

 

[LexiGirl75]

Yes. turn off the water and then push the flush handle and hold it down until all the water goes out. That holds the flapper open. Towels will mop up the rest. You want it all dry because you will be removing the stem that goes through the tank to the supply pipe. Lowes or HD have a kit that will replace everything inside the tank including the flapper. The flapper is not closing (chain problem) or is leaking and is the reason the water continues to flow into the bowl. An adjustable (Crescent) wrench should be the only tool you need and the hardest part of the job will be getting the parts out of the plastic container.

Thanks for the tips! Yes, I did get the whole kit from Lowe's last year. Was about $10. Only thing is I don't like the color of it. It's a funky 70's rusty red color and the one I have now is black and inconspicuous. I do need to go get those wrenches because those things are on there pretty tight and I need all the breaks I can get.

 

[calvertcrazy]

Are you really screening for roles on 'Desperate Housewives?'

 

[marianne]

It's been a while since there was a handyman recommendation post but I figured I'd build on this.

I'm looking for a handyman to help us out - we're near La Plata. Looking for help with things like powerwashing the deck/windows, tiling, drywalling, patching/painting walls, hanging wall decor, washing/waxing cars/boat, moving a couple pieces of furniture, etc. We have most of the equipment, material, and tools needed - just short on time and could use an extra set of hands.

I'm not really looking for a professional contractor - I'm not outsourcing an entire project. Someone with little experience may be fine as my husband may want to work along side them.

Any recommendations for someone to come for a day or two (at first) to help perform some of these services? Any ideas what it might cost?

 

[girl130fe]

NE Thing Goes Home Services....does exactly the kind of jobs you are trying to do!
240-925-4695

 

[W.Murrow]

The parts come with instructions on them. I did the inside of my toilet, piece of cake

Me too. If you can read you can do it. I did. It may have taken me 3 times longer than a pro to accomplish but it's held up for 8 years. Guess one could consider that a success. Give it a try - don't be shy.

 

[W.Murrow]

Thanks for the tips! Yes, I did get the whole kit from Lowe's last year. Was about $10. Only thing is I don't like the color of it. It's a funky 70's rusty red color and the one I have now is black and inconspicuous. I do need to go get those wrenches because those things are on there pretty tight and I need all the breaks I can get.

Are you referring to the color of the replacements parts inside the tank? Why would you care about the color when functionality should be the only criteria.

 

[TWLs wife]

Hi, I need a handyman to do some light repairs around the house. Any recommendations?

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