Posts by Jim Ogletree
Resolve to Break these Bad Homeowner Habits
We came across an article by Sal Vaglica at This Old House Magazine, and it got us thinking about the kinds of repairs we are most frequently called upon to help our homeowners with. We pretty much agree with the article and wanted to share some of the points which stood out for us and might…
Read MoreNow that’s A+ Gutter Cleaning and Power Washing at it’s Finest
Ok so as winter is fast approaching take a look at your gutters and then give us a call before the snow starts and you end up with clogged gutters. Most homeowners do not look and then once winter is over they have more damage from the over flowing of the gutters that gets down…
Read MoreCommercial Power Washing
For all your Commercial and Residential power washing needs call A+ Handyman. We service Winchester, Berryville, Stephens City and the surrounding Frederick County, VA areas. Feel free to give us a call for a free estimate.
Read More10 Bad Habits That Can Cost Homeowners In The Long Run
10 Bad Habits Is your house or business ready for the seasons ahead of us? Do you have a PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PLAN in place? Do certain systems and fixtures show signs of deferred maintenance? Do you sometimes look around and wonder, how did this happen? If you haven’t gotten around to taking care of…
Read MoreDARE to COMPARE
For Service a Grade Above the Rest! A+ Handyman has repaired, remodeled and renovated properties in the Shenandoah Valley for over 35 years; resulting in a wide range of technical experience and an extensive referral network. We generally do not ask for any payment until a project is satisfactorily completed – you can have confidence…
Read MoreDon’t Go Away Worried – Just Go Away… :-D
Ever worry about your house while your away? Did I turn everything off? What if…? Sometimes our imagination just runs amuck. Before we hit the road, what we need is a plan. Here are some of the best things we have seen, pick and choose what suits you best, then, hit the road…
Read MoreWhat to Consider BEFORE you DIY
With 35 years of all kinds of construction, (here in the Shenandoah Valley area for about 19 years) I have seen and repaired just about every issue a homeowner could face. Regardless of the size of the property or the financial standing there has been one issue that is present in most homes that we…
Read MoreHow to Budget for Home Maintenance
It’s the American Dream – owning your own home… you scrimp and save, pay off debts, clean up your credit, maybe even tighten the belt and do without for a bit… and you save, save, save…. finally, with finances in order and pre-approval in hand the dream starts to feel like a possibility. Shopping can…
Read MoreDon’t Forget to Check out the Inside!
Winter, thankfully, is ending. How did you fare? We were mostly lucky, our weather was fairly mild this go ’round. A mild winter is not a hall pass to skip your maintenance checks and move on to Spring. This transitioning season is still a great trigger to check on your property’s preventative maintenance needs… Mostly preventative maintenance…
Read MoreRomancing the Bath
It’s February – here in the Shenandoah Valley we are happily passed the mid-way point for Winter – eagerly looking forward to all things Spring! Fresh, clean air – new growth, and expanding the fun to the out of doors. The urge to hibernate is just about over, well, maybe just a little longer with your…
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