It is time to welcome a new advertiser to our blog, my trusted and remarkable handyman named Mike. Don’t worry that you can’t pronounce his last name, all you need is his phone number.
I have written articles about his work in the past, beginning with the restoration of my 1926 wooden windows and more recently when he rescued me from a clogged pipe under my kitchen sink. There isn’t a single challenge he has not met and the outcome always exceeds my expectations. In fact, even when I give up on a historic home problem, Mike lets it sink in for awhile, get it? Sink? …sometimes for weeks until I’ve forgotten about it, but then he pulls into the driveway to announce he might have the answer and he’s ready to try.
If you own your own home, you know how difficult it is to find good help for a fair price. Mike comes early, leaves late and works like a horse all the hours in between. I’ve never seen him just sit for a moment to take a break. In the early days last summer when I offered Mike a sandwich for lunch he said “no thanks, if I eat I’ll just get tired and want to stop” so he doesn’t eat and he doesn’t stop. I don’t know how he does it because eating and stopping are popular around here, especially by me.
Unlike so many contractors who want large jobs, Mike likes the punch list of little stuff. The door that sticks, the electrical outlet that doesn’t work. Last week he tore down the chilly walls in one of the walk-in closets and replaced it with drywall and insulation. Now it’s cozy in there and I won’t be miserable when I get the National Grid bill. Well, maybe that’s going a bit too far.
Mike’s advertisement and phone number are in the ad titled Syr. Handyman. He wouldn’t let me take his picture as he’s shy in that way. Please consider him. This gentleman handyman is worthy of your trust.
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Just found your blog..and am enjoying it. It’s good to see you are doing something you enjoy!
Thank you Leane, I enjoy this very much. I appreciate your “stopping by”.
Maureen-
Thanks so much for sharing Mike with all of us. It’s frustrating….most of the time, when we have stuff to be done that we just can’t do, it is so hard to find someone who relishes in doing those “small” jobs. Seems contractors are all eager to put on an addition to your home, but quoting a job that is “a little here and a little there” is just foreign to them. And they don’t sugar coat telling you that!
I’ve found that people like Mike are hard to find without some help. Hiring someone totally unknown is kinda risky, on many levels.
Personal recommendations are priceless, and I do trust and value your opinion. I’m sure Mike earned your respect and is a person to rely on. I will definitely put him on my list to call next time I have a little project.
Don
Welcome, Mike! Maureen – thank you for telling us about him. It is hard to find good contractors sometimes!
Thanks Don, but don’t get too attached to him! Or I’ll have to say “Mike, remember me? I knew you when!”.
“A Place..” thanks for the shout out. Mike is really great.
Had I written sooner, I would have said all that Don did – I feel the same exact way.
Are there any jobs that Mike doesn’t do? You will leave his number up on this site, I hope?
Yes Cathy, Mike’s number will be here as long as he chooses to advertise with me. As for what he won’t do? Haven’t found anything yet.
Moey,
As a long-time anchor you will appreciate this. There used to be a county legislator named Stanley Dlugozima. Imagine being a new anchor faced with this name cold! I have no doubt Ron never missed it.
Johnny
Johnny, HA, I’m grateful Mr. Dlugozima preceded my days on the news. You’re right. Ron would have nailed it, but me? I would have made three attempts and burst out laughing right on camera. Thanks for this.