A £9,000 heating grant just landed for rural homes. It won’t fix the radiator problem waiting behind it Rural England got some good financial news this summer. Since 21 July, homeowners who heat their homes …
I recently painted a customer’s metal garage door in anthracite grey, and it made a big difference to the look of the whole property. In this guide I’ll show you exactly how I prepared the …
I recently fitted acoustic slat wall panels for a customer who wanted to divide a large open-plan space into a dining room and living room, without putting up a full stud wall. Slat wall panels …
If you own an inflatable paddleboard, a split seam is one of the most stressful things that can happen to it. One minute you’re pumping it up for a day on the water, the next …
If you’ve got an exterior rendered wall that’s looking tired, flaking, or cracked, you’re not alone. This is one of the jobs I get asked about frequently, so I wanted to walk through a recent …
If you’ve been looking at modular tool storage, you’ve probably already come across three names: DeWalt TSTAK, DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0, and Milwaukee PACKOUT. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve spent longer than you’d like …
Selling a home is more than just putting a sign in the yard and waiting for offers. Buyers today are savvy, and they’re quick to notice both the highlights and the flaws of a property. …
Pebbledash is one of those surfaces that looks simple enough to paint but will catch you out fast if you go in with the wrong approach. I recently completed a pebbledash painting job for a …
If you’re a contractor, a serious DIYer, or just tired of loose tools rattling around the back of a van, you’ve probably landed on the same two options: Milwaukee PACKOUT or DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0. In …
As a professional handyman, I’ve managed to add a surprising amount of extra space to my home over the years, and most of it I’ve built myself. I’ve converted the attic into a den and …
Searching for flat-pack furniture assembly near me? If you’re based in Newquay or anywhere across North Cornwall, I can help. I’m Ben, a local handyman with years of experience assembling flat-pack furniture for homeowners, landlords, …
If you need a reliable handyman for property maintenance in Newquay or the wider North Cornwall area, I can help. I’m Ben, a local tradesman with years of hands-on experience keeping homes, holiday lets, and …
This is a job I was brought in to complete after the customer had already built their raised timber decking, having handled replacing the deck from scratch themselves. My task was to fit all the …
There are few things better on a cold morning than stepping out of bed and onto a warm bathroom floor. I know, because I’ve now got one, and I won’t be going back. After over …
If you’ve searched “handyman near me” and ended up in Newquay, Perranporth, Mawgan Porth or anywhere in between, chances are I’ve already worked on a job not far from you. I’m Ben, a one-man handyman …
Gutter cleaning is one of those jobs that looks simple from the ground and gets a lot more complicated once you’re actually up there. I’ve cleared gutters on everything from single-storey bungalows to tired old …
Every loft ladder I’ve ever unboxed comes with the same guidance on page one: “This product requires installation by two people.” Great advice. Completely useless if you’re a one-man handyman business and the only person …
Patio pointing might not be the most exciting garden project, but it’s one of the best ways to improve the appearance of an ageing patio and prevent further damage. Recently, I was hired by a …
One of the most rewarding jobs I take on as a handyman is work that genuinely makes a difference to someone’s daily life. This recent project was exactly that. I was asked to install wooden …
I’ve replaced more toilet seats than I can count on jobs across all kinds of bathrooms. It’s one of those tasks that sounds fiddly but is genuinely straightforward once you know what you’re doing. The …
If you spend more time hunting for the right tool than actually using it, your storage system needs work. I’ve been a handyman in Newquay for over 10 years, and disorganised tools cost me time …
If you have ever walked into your bathroom and spotted mould creeping across the ceiling again, you’ll know how frustrating it can be. One of my recent customers had exactly that problem. Despite repainting the …
Today, I’m sharing some recent projects completed in my local area. Ranging from a simple shelf installation, a shed construction project, all the way to a lean-to veranda with a solid polycarbonate roof. These are …
Hand tools are great, but there comes a point in a big garden project where you need serious kit to get the job done in a reasonable timeframe. I’ve been there. I’ve hired small heavy …
