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 We replaced the outdated fixtures with clean, modern exterior lights throughout the entire property, instantly improving visibility, safety, and curb appeal.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

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

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-