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WELCOME TO TOOLS OF
HER TRADE
I used to FIX the problems. Soon, I'll INSPECT them.
My saws may be retired, but my eye for detail is sharper than ever
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My Personal Remodel
After over 25 years in the "business world" I decided it was time to do something new. Something where I could make make someone happy and bring me joy every day.
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I found that as a HandyWoman. For almost eight years, I loved going to homes and repairing things: from hanging shelves and lights to hanging new drywall to hanging new siding. My goal was to make their home a place of comfort rather than a place that needed a lot of work. And, I did just that. They were happy and so was I.
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At the same time, I became a Certified Aging-in-Place specialist. Another way I can help homeowners love and live happily (and safely) in their homes.
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As much as I wanted to continue being a HandyWoman, my body didn't agree. So I had to stop the "fixing" part of Tools of Her Trade. What was I going to do? I still wanted to do this type of work! Ugh.
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Then it came to me. I can use my experience working on the insides and outsides of homes and become a Certified Licensed Home Inspector. So I registered for the certification training and got started. It is so much more than I expected. All of the systems in a house: electrical, HVAC, plumbing, chimneys, decks, structure, roofs...I am learning the insides and outsides of each one. It's really cool.
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So, I am putting down my hammer (and saws) and picking up a flashlight.
But don't worry. My eye for detail is sharper than ever.
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So here I am. Ready to get going and get it done using the tools of MY trade.
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MY SERVICE AREA
My Trades
AGING IN PLACE ​
In the journey of life, home is where our stories unfold, and as time passes, our needs evolve.
As a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS), I am committed to ensuring that your loved one's home remains a haven of safety, comfort, and accessibility throughout every stage of their life.
​IN- HOME ASSESSMENTS
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Recognizing that every individual has different needs to help them remain in their home as long as possible, I will come to the home and :​
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Sit down with the home owners and talk about how they use and move around their home
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Have they fallen or stumbled over anything​?
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Are they unable to use rooms or sections of their home?
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Their concerns about staying in their homes?
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Walk through the home with the home owners to identify potential hazards
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Poor lighting​
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High thresholds
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Slip or trip risks
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Review my findings and recommendations with the home owners
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Discuss high, medium, and low risks​​
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Moving kitchen items to lower or higher places​
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Installing hand holds around the home
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Installing safety bars in showers
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Rearrange furniture
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Changing door knobs to levers
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Using "smart home" technology
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From HandyWoman to Home Inspector
I Used to Fix the Problems.
Soon, I’ll Help You Find Them.
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I’m taking years of hands-on repair experience as a HandyWoman, and putting it behind a flashlight to soon provide the most thorough home inspections
My Prices
It feels good to know up front what you're going to pay for service, doesn't it?
Please don't try to negotiate with me...it leads to bad feelings for everyone.
AGING-IN-PLACE ASSESSMENT
$200 - assessment and written recommendations
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HANDYWOMAN WORK
$70/Hour - one hour minimum (residential)
$80/Hour - evenings or weekends
I am happy to provide a free estimate.
The estimate will include:
Number of estimated hours
Work Supplies - what I need to do the work
The cost of Materials are NOT included in the estimate.
Click HERE for details on the difference between supplies and materials.
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PLEASE READ MY TERMS OF SERVICE FOR DETAILED INFORMATION.