Stair Railing Fabrication & Safety Upgrade – Palo Alto, CA Homeowner Handy recently completed a custom stair railing fabrication project at an apartment complex in Palo Alto, CA to bring the existing railing up to modern child-safety code standards. The original spacing between the balusters was out of compliance, so our team used iron balusters, cut precisely to size using a thin cutting blade mounted to a grinder, and secured them with swivel baluster shoes for a clean, uni

Homeowner Handy recently completed an exterior lighting upgrade for a Condo Association in Palo Alto. The existing entrance lights were old, fading, and no longer providing the brightness the property needed. We replaced the outdated fixtures with clean, modern exterior lights throughout the entire property, instantly improving visibility, safety, and curb appeal. To complete the project, we also installed new light sensors so the lights automatically adjust with daylight—kee

Palo Alto Homeowner Handy recently completed a full washer–dryer installation for a customer in Palo Alto. The project took place in the master bathroom, where we added all the necessary utilities to support the new laundry setup. Our work included installing new plumbing lines for hot and cold water, adding proper drain piping, and putting in a dedicated electrical outlet for the new unit. After the utilities were in place, we patched the sheetrock, followed with primer and

Homeowner Handy – TV Mounting Project in Los Altos A recent project in Los Altos came with a unique challenge: the client wanted her TV securely mounted on a wall that contained a pocket door. To ensure a safe and long-lasting install without interfering with the door’s movement, we used a heavy-duty support bracket anchored behind the sheetrock for reinforced strength. Because the pocket door sits directly behind that wall, we carefully customized the installation by grindin

Electrical Breaker Repair for a customer in Mountain View. Our customer in Mountain View suddenly lost power to all the outlets in one room of their home. After inspecting each outlet for loose wiring, heat damage, or signs of melting, we traced the issue back to the electrical panel. The HOT wire connected to the breaker had begun to melt, and the connection itself was loose—putting the breaker at risk of failure. We replaced the faulty circuit breaker, secured all wiring co

Los Altos Downtown Project Update – New Hair Salon Snack & Coffee Station Homeowner Handy just wrapped up a great project for a newly opened hair salon in Downtown Los Altos. The client wanted to transform a blank wall into a functional and stylish area for snacks, coffee, and product storage. We assembled and installed two IKEA floating two-drawer cabinets, mounted side-by-side to create a clean, modern snack and coffee station. The new setup not only elevates the look of th

Mountain View Project Update – Custom Floating Desk & Shelves Homeowner Handy recently completed a second custom project for our designer client in Mountain View. This time, she wanted a matching floating desk and floating shelves created from recycled desktop materials—an eco-friendly and stylish way to enhance her workspace. We repurposed high-quality desktop surfaces, cut them to exact measurements, and crafted a clean floating desk along with three floating shelves. Each

Homeowner Handy Project Update – Mold Repair & Cabinet Restoration in Palo Alto Homeowner Handy was called to a home in Palo Alto, CA to repair damaged drywall, apply new mud, primer, and paint, and restore the area to a clean, finished look. During the inspection, we noticed additional damage to the back of a custom built-in cabinet, which led us to discover hidden mold behind the cabinet structure. To protect the home and prevent future issues, our team carefully removed th

Palo Alto Rental Property Plumbing Upgrade – Cost-Saving Solutions for a 4-Plex Owner Homeowner Handy recently completed a plumbing service project at a client’s 4-plex rental property in Palo Alto, CA. The homeowner was concerned about a toilet that was constantly running and a kitchen faucet with very low water pressure. She expected she might need a full toilet replacement, but after a thorough evaluation, we determined that wasn’t necessary. Instead of installing a brand-