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Learn it. Then
let us fix it.
Why Your Bathroom Fan Sounds Like That
That grinding or rattling is almost always a worn bearing in the motor housing — not the fan blade itself. The motor runs hot, the grease dries out, and the shaft wobbles. It's a $35 part and 40 minutes of work.
Left alone, a failing fan draws more current, trips breakers, and eventually stops moving air — which is how you get mold behind the drywall.
The Five Deck Boards That Rot First
End grain, ledger boards, and any board that sits above a downspout splash — those are the five positions that hold moisture longest. You can spot all of them in under three minutes with a screwdriver.
In Seattle's climate, untreated end grain can absorb enough moisture in one winter to compromise structural integrity. The fix is cheap; the replacement is not.
Your Door Sticks in August. Here's Why.
Craftsman-era Douglas fir swells with humidity. The top corner drags first because that's where the hinge gap is tightest. A 3mm plane pass on the latch side usually solves it — no need to pull the door.
If it's sticking at the bottom, that's a different problem: settling foundation or a hinge that's pulled loose from the jamb. Both are fixable in an afternoon.
The Right Way to Patch a Door-Handle Hole
A California patch — no backer board, just mesh and compound in three thin coats — is faster and flatter than a wood-backed patch for holes under 6 inches. The trick is feathering the third coat 10 inches out.
Landlords and buyers both notice a visible patch. Done right, you can't find it after paint. Done wrong, it telegraphs through every coat.
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98107 · 98117
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Not on the list? Text a photo to (206) 555-0187 and I'll tell you if it's something I can handle.
They had the list.
We crossed it off.
"He showed up with the exact boards I needed and explained why the ledger had rotted before he even started. I learned more in that two hours than in three years of YouTube."
Megan Thorvaldsen
Ballard · 1924 Craftsman bungalow
"Landlord was ignoring us for six weeks. Fixr patched the drywall and re-hung the bedroom door in one visit. The patch is invisible. I genuinely cannot find it."
Darius Okonkwo
Capitol Hill · Rental unit, 2BR
"I was convinced the P-trap was an emergency. He looked at it, said "that's a slow drip, not a flood" and fixed it in 20 minutes. Then replaced the fan while he was there. Honest and fast."
Ruth Nakamura
Fremont · 1938 character home
"Retired, bad knees, zero interest in climbing ladders. He came back three weeks later when a fourth board looked suspicious and didn't charge me for the inspection. That's the kind of person you want to know."
Brendan Gallagher
Wallingford · 1952 split-level
Things people
usually ask.
For most jobs, yes — I can give you a solid range over text or phone. For larger projects like full deck rebuilds or multi-room drywall, I do a paid 30-minute walkthrough ($45, applied to the job if you book).
Send a photo. Seriously. Text a picture to (206) 555-0187 and I'll tell you what it is and roughly what it costs. No judgment — I've seen everything.
Yes. If you're a renter, I can work directly with you (you pay, you own the fix). I can also invoice your landlord directly if they're responsive. Either way, the work gets done.
Ballard, Fremont, Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, Wallingford, Phinney Ridge, and nearby neighborhoods. Text your zip and I'll confirm.
Light electrical — outlet replacements, switch swaps, fixture installs. I don't do panel work or anything that requires a licensed electrician permit. I'll tell you upfront if it's beyond my scope.
Usually 2–4 days for standard repairs. Urgent situations (active leak, safety issue) I'll try to fit in same-day or next morning.
Send a photo.
I'll name it.
You don't need to know if it's a P-trap, a flange, or a fascia board. Take a picture of the thing that's wrong and text it over. I'll tell you what it is, whether it's urgent, and what it costs.
Text (206) 555-0187 · Usually responds within 2 hrs
Active leak or safety issue? Call or text directly — I'll try to get there same day or next morning.
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