I was having tea at a friend’s place, when the teacup almost slipped from my hand at the loud bang of a cabinet door. It surprised me to notice, after close inspection, that there were not sufficient door bumpers. The bumpers which were there might have been of low quality or worn out.

How many times have you experienced this? Squeaking cabinets are truly irritating. When cabinet doors get stuck, it’s even worse. The reasons for this could be anything varying from a fault in the fit of the door to the frame or expansion of wood or glass due to changes in the house’s temperature.

The simplest and easiest precaution you can take to silence cabinet doors in to apply lubricants where the frame and door meets. Spray lubricants are less messy. However, this method is only a temporary solution.

The better option is to replace the cabinet door bumpers. Bumpers are usually placed in the relevant areas in cabinet making, but if, as mentioned, they are worn out or missing, you will have to replace them. A handyman will do the job for you within minutes.

There are various types of bumpers available, out of which rubber bumpers are usually the most effective. By fixing them properly and in numbers that are sufficient depending on the size of the cabinet, you can silence cabinet doors.

I, as an enthusiastic handyman, have noticed that most my clients tend to go unaware of window protection and maintenance until something real horrid happens and the window literally falls apart. So I decided to share a briefing about window protection.

One important factor to consider is the degree of sealing the windows provide during wet seasons. The most convenient way to check windows for air tightness is to hold a light close to them on a blustery night. If there are flutters, you know that the window has not been installed properly.

One option you have is to replace all windows. The cheaper and more practical solution is to have plastic waterproofing over your windows. This will not only protect the windows, but also lower the internal heating cost of the household by acting as an effective insulator. Glazing of the windows must also be done with care.

The other issue with windows is their handles. Many of us raise our blood pressure screaming names at the window when it gets stuck. But, isn’t it better to carefully choose the window locks and handles beforehand? To do this and to choose durable woods and metals for your window frames you may need assistance. However, when it comes to installing the windows, a handyman like me will save your day.

We rely wholly on our homes to protect us from nature’s perils, but have we ever thought about what protects our homes? Most of us tend to take the protection our sweet homes offer us for granted. However, once something real bad happens, we maybe too late. Thus, planning and drawing up strategies to protect our home against nature’s fury is crucial.

Every aspect of the house, from flooring to walls and concreting, furnishing to plumbing and electric wiring should be done in such a way that our sound safety is ensured through storms and blizzards, and droughts and flooding.

To begin with, we must have a rough idea about the expected climate changes in the particular area. Then, a considerable knowledge about the natural conditions of the land must be taken into account.

Depending upon those main factors you can decide on the building strategies of your home, that is, whether to use concrete or wood, the type and depth of the house foundation, the types of walls and so on. Other details such as furnishing, electrical wiring, heating systems, etc, must be given careful attention in order to ensure the safety, plus, comfort of the household.

‘Amid pleasures and palaces though we may roam,
Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home`

Indeed, our home is our heaven and here are some handyman tips about lifting the spirits in your living room. The living room is where the entire family shares time and space. Hence, it plays an important role in family bonding.

To lift the spirits of your living room, you can do some simple things that cost you very little. All you need is a knowledgeable, plus, creative plan and a helping hand from a skilled handyman. Rule number one, to maintain the cheerful, inviting atmosphere within the living room (the entire house, as a matter of fact) is to keep it free of scatter.

Decorating the living room tastefully is easy, fun and is definitely a must. You must match the colors and types of furniture with all aspects of the room, starting from the area of the space, height of the ceiling, flooring and the color of the walls.

Many believe in the myth that you must get down a professional interior designer and renowned carpenters to do your living room. No. instead you can do it with a Handyman, at a very low cost, and the outcome will surely be as warm and welcoming.