We're your home to-do list's worst nightmare.
When it comes to conquering the supernatural forces of wear-and-tear, a trusted handyman is your ultimate ally. Whether it's exorcising squeaky doors, banishing leaky faucets, or sealing up chilling drafts, our Schloegel Handyman Services team provides the versatile, professional fix for every home horror in the Kansas City area.
Kansas City's most frightening home horrors find their fearless fixers here. We are equipped to handle everything from minor plumbing issues and electrical scares to carpentry nightmares. Don't let your home be a haunted house! We tackle these tasks efficiently, ensuring your property stays in perfect, safe condition all year long.
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The Phantom Drafts: Windows and Doors
When a chilly breeze blows through your house even when the windows are shut, you've got a phantom draft on your hands. These aren't ghosts—they're expensive energy leaks!
- The Problem: Poorly sealed or improperly weather-stripped windows and doors allow cold air in and warm air out, driving up your utility bills and creating cold spots. A crack in the glass is a weeping wound on your home's exterior, a point of shattered security.
- The Solution/Handyman Expertise: Our team can hunt down and eliminate these chilling airflow issues by replacing worn weather stripping, applying new caulking, or repairing faulty sashes and frames. This essential exterior maintenance ensures a tight seal to keep the warm air in and the energy bills down.
- Common Question Answered: Do I need to replace the whole window? Not always! Often, a professional handyman repair and detailed sealing is all it takes to restore efficiency and secure that frightening fracture.
Click here to read about a 90-year-old Dutch door original to a Waldo home that our handyman team repaired while adding some extra layers of weatherproofing to ensure energy efficiently.
The Squeaking Specter: Flooring Noises
What’s that sound? Is it a ghost tiptoeing down the hall, or just a terribly annoying squeaking, creaking floor? Don't let your floors announce your every move.
- The Problem: Squeaks often occur when wood subflooring pulls away from the joists due to changes in humidity, or when floors settle over time.
- The Solution/Handyman Expertise: Our handyman team uses professional techniques to secure the subfloor to the joists, eliminating the noise without major disruption. For general repairs, we also handle smaller projects like squeaky doors and drywall patches efficiently.
- Common Question Answered: Can this be done in one visit? Absolutely. Minor squeaks can often be silenced in a matter of hours, restoring peace and quiet to your home.
The Creeping Menace: Wood Rot and Damage
Nothing is scarier than finding wood rot on your exterior trim, siding, or deck. This creeping menace signals water intrusion and structural damage.
- The Problem: Wood rot often starts where water accumulates—around window sills, door frames, or on deck posts. If left untreated, it spreads and can compromise the integrity of the home.
- The Solution/Handyman Expertise: We carefully remove and replace the damaged wood, matching the existing materials and color and ensuring that the area is properly sealed. This level of professional carpentry and exterior maintenance prevents the need for costly full remodeling down the line.
- Common Question Answered: Should I just paint over rot? Never. Paint only hides the problem. The rotted material must be removed and replaced properly to stop the degradation.
For a more in-depth wood rot repair demo with a video, check out this blog post.
The Undead Appliance: Replacing the Old
If your aging stove, dishwasher, or microwave is stubbornly refusing to work correctly, it’s an undead appliance that needs to be laid to rest.
- The Problem: Old appliances are inefficient, unreliable, and can be a huge source of frustration during holiday entertaining.
- The Solution/Handyman Expertise: Our team handles the replacement of existing appliances, from carefully removing the old units to properly installing the new ones (including minor plumbing or electrical adjustments needed for a perfect fit). This is an essential step to making your kitchen functional again.
- Common Question Answered: Can you install a specific brand? Yes, we install all major brands and ensure that the new appliance fits seamlessly into your existing cabinetry or space.
For more information on appliance installation, click here.
The Flickering Fright: Electrical Oddities
Is your light fixture playing tricks on you, or are you actually seeing sparks? Don't ignore that unsettling flickering fright—electrical issues are never benign.
- The Problem: Flickering lights, warm outlets, or non-functional switches are more than just creepy; they can be a fire hazard or indicate serious electrical failure.
- The Solution/Handyman Expertise: Our handyman team banishes these electrical concerns, tackling jobs like replacing outdated light fixtures and ceiling fans, installing dimmer switches, or safely replacing faulty outlets and switches. We handle minor electrical work quickly and safely, avoiding major system scares and restoring peace of mind.
- Common Question Answered: Can I just change the bulb? While a new bulb might fix a flicker, any recurring issue, hot outlet, or persistent humming requires immediate, professional attention for safety.
For some basic electrical knowledge, important for all homeowners, check out our podcast clip with Jason Wright, founder of Jason Wright Electric.
The Cursed Surface: Outdated Flooring
Are your old, tired tile or wood floors a curse on your home's aesthetic? These surfaces might be perfectly functional, but they drag down the style of the entire room.
- The Problem: Visually dated or worn-out flooring can make an otherwise updated room feel tired and uninviting.
- The Solution/Handyman Expertise: For smaller rooms like powder baths or utility areas, our handyman team can efficiently replace a few square feet of flooring, installing modern tile or fresh wood. We can also step in to assist with your DIY projects, like tiling backsplashes or installing new hardware.
- Common Question Answered: Is it worth replacing just the floor? Absolutely. Replacing flooring in a key area is one of the highest-impact, most cost-effective ways to update a room's aesthetic, without the time or cost investment of a full remodel.
For a real-life handyman hero story, check out this blog post on leveling floors and replacing dated carpet with LVT.
FAQs: Handyman Horror Stories Answered
Q: What are some common handyman fixes not listed in this article?
A: Our handyman team handles hundreds of other fixes to keep your Kansas City home running smoothly, including drywall repair, gutter cleaning, installing grab bars, changing light fixtures and fans, fixing deck boards, power washing, putting together furniture or play equipment, and painting touch-ups. To see a complete list of our services and schedule your repair, please visit our Handyman Services page, or read this blog post for more information.
Q: My front door is sticking badly. Is that a handyman job?
A: Yes! Adjusting a sticking or improperly hung door is a perfect job for our Handyman Services Team. We can re-hang, plane, or adjust the hinges to ensure smooth, hassle-free operation.
Q: I want to remodel but don't have the budget for a full home renovation. What are my options?
A: Our commitment is always providing the ultimate client experience and excellent quality. We understand that a full design-build remodel project is a significant investment. To align with your financial planning or timeline, we can work with clients on strategic phased remodeling. This approach allows you to break your comprehensive plan into manageable projects, focusing on one major area at a time, without ever sacrificing the premium materials and quality craftsmanship Schloegel is known for. Our Handyman Services Team is perfect for those smaller, high-impact fixes that keep your home in pristine condition between phases.
Q: Do you take care of the disposal of old materials and debris?
A: Yes, our team handles the removal and proper disposal of all old materials, leaving your home clean and the repair complete.
Q: Where can I check out more of your work?
A: We'd love to share other projects with you! You can view our Handyman Gallery here. Or follow along with exciting project updates on our Instagram @remodelagain. We also share project details on our blog every week!
Feeling Inspired? Contact us today to see how we can bring your vision to life! We're ready to tackle your home maintenance projects, big or small, to get your home ready for the approaching holiday season!