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Posted in Handyman Services on Sep 24
There are several different models and designs when it comes to bathroom cabinets, so if you are tired of your old one, you’ll have plenty to choose from. Mr-Skill stresses the fact that bathrooms and kitchens tend to sell properties, so any enhancements you make can only improve the outlook. In this article, we deal with mounting a handsome double-mirrored cabinet above your hand basin, and it will look very elegant too.
What You’ll Need: 
- The cabinet – most come as knockdown kits
- Tape measure
- Pencil for marking
- Paper template
- Screws, plugs and screwdriver
- Drill and bit
- Spirit level
Better to play safe than sorry, so if you don’t have the skills or confidence for this job, rather get a bathroom fitting quote. You can find a bathroom fitter right here on Mr-Skill, just remember to ask for the best price.
Decide on Position 
Having assembled your purchase using the manufacturers instruction, decide where you want the cabinet. In the case of our mirrored-door cabinet, centring it neatly above the bathroom hand basin is a good position. Make up a template of the back of the cupboard, and use this for precise positioning and marking. Check the tiled surface onto which you will be screwing the new cabinet – ideally, you should anchor the cupboard with four screws, one close to each corner. Be careful not to drill anywhere near water pipes, and preferably align your screw holes to the grout line.
Mock it up
One of our regular London bathroom fitters advises that it is always best for two people to hold the cabinet in its final position before drilling the holes. Get the family to agree with the location, and the height needs to be such that you can see your reflection without bending or stretching your neck.
Up She Goes!
Once you have marked your holes on the back of the cupboard, drill through the back section using a carpentry bit. Offer up the cabinet to its final position on the wall and use the pencil to mark the holes on the wall, via the holes already made on the back of the cupboard. Make a final check for correct alignment using your spirit level. Use the right masonry bit for drilling your wall holes to the correct depth, then place the plastic plugs in the holes. Ask someone to help hold the cabinet while you locate the four screws through the cupboard backing. Mr-Skill says that if you have reached this point without any incidents, you can chant these words: Mirror, mirror on the wall.
Tags: align, batroom fitting quote, cabinets, Carpentry, cupboard, find a bathroom fitter, fitting, hand basin, height, holes, location, london bathroom fitter, masonry, pencil, plugs, screwdriver, screws, skills, tape measure, template
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Posted in Handyman Services on Jun 08
Using a handyman is something most people do when they don’t have the time or skills required themselves. Usually the work doesn’t require a licensed contractor either. The difference between the two hiring options can be barely noticeable, or conversely, alarmingly obvious depending on the skill level and the versatility of your chosen handyman. Unfortunately, you will only discover the truth once the work is done and final payment requested.
Self-Taught Can Be Good Too 
Generally speaking, handymen are self-educated in the tasks they perform, and in fact many are brilliant in what they do. But, because they are unlicensed and unregulated means problems can develop, especially when dealing with persons unknown – which goes for any job. The last thing you want, is to discover this after the event!
Check Them Out First
This makes reference-checking all-important, but this of course assumes that you ask the right questions and receive straightforward answers in exchange. In some instances, it is quite alright to go with your “feel good factor” if, after asking a few relevant inquiries you get intelligent replies from your future handyman.
Start Your Search Right Here
A visit to Mr-Skill’s website would be a good start if you are looking to find a handyman-service. We put all our tradespeople through thorough pre-screening before we allow them to use our portal. In any event, you must ask for a written quote for your handyman’s services – it protects both parties.
When to be Careful 
There are certain jobs that a handyman may not take on, and this is because the scope of the work requires a qualified and registered contractor. Plumbing, gas, and electrical disciplines are good examples. These jobs require formally trained, qualified and experienced workmen. There are fine-lines of definition though – for example, a handyman may work on a light switch, whereas a licensed electrician would be required to re-wire your home.
Last but Not Least
One of Mr-Skill’s regular London handyman-services confirms that in his own case, he works with a regular customer base that knows him well, and simply wouldn’t use anybody else. In other words, he’s developed a solid reputation and that’s definitely the proof in the pudding!
Tags: allrounder, customer base, electrical, experience, find handyman-services, gas, licensed contractor, london handyman services, Plumbing, qualified, quote for handymanservices, References, regulated, reputation, skills, tradespeople, versatile, written quote
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Posted in Handyman Services on Apr 04
Just as in any other line of business, the range of services that a Handyman offers should be competitive and reasonably priced. It is after all a fiercely contested sector of the market in virtually every corner of the UK. Competition is hot, and this sorts the good from the mediocre.
 Remember too, that Handyman Services are no longer the preserve of the male species, so wherever you see the description Handyman, read Handyperson too. Today, there are many women well up to the task of delivering excellent service while they go about fixing your problems. What should you be looking for when it comes to choosing a Handyman or Women? We’ve compiled a list of what you should consider when seeking someone competent with the prerequisite skills. Why not start right here, and find a Handyman on Mr-Skill?
Typical Range of Services
Actually, the list is virtually open-ended, but here are the more popular jobs that Handymen tackle most frequently:
- Joinery
- Electrical Work
- Painting and Decorating
- Tiling
- Flooring
- Plumbing
- Roofing
Caution: Always get a Handyman quote before appointing one.
 The Main Attributes to Look For
- Local is Good – The person you select should ideally be local or at least from around your area. Travel and transport costs can be horrendous these days and you don’t want these costs for your account. Since good news moves fast, so too does the bad version. Follow-up is far more effective in your local area, so ask around.
- How Long in the Trade – This is important, as you don’t want to end up as a guinea pig while they gain experience. However, everyone has to start somewhere so try to be reasonable.
- Guarantee – Don’t be shy to ask about the time and extent of any guarantee, otherwise it may turn out to be a verbal promise of nothing.
Other Considerations
As one of our long-standing London Handymen tells us, any good worker worth their salt should be keen to tell you about their extensive liability insurance. He goes on to recommend that you monitor how prompt they were in getting back to you with a quotation – free of course. Finally, was the service professional and were they helpful? Don’t forget to ask what forms of payment they can take – do they accept credit cards for example?
Tags: costs, credit cards, elictrical work, find a handyman, flooring, handyman quote, joinery, liability insurance, local area, london handymen, Plumbing, Roofing, services, skills, tiling, time in business
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