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Save your time and sanity. Book a local pro to assemble your indoor and outdoor furniture, trampolines, gazebos and more. Or to mount your TVs, pictures and shelves. From minor home repairs and updates to seasonal household maintenance, contact Modern Handyman for friendly local service.

Local handyman serving Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles and beyond.

Indoor Assembly

  • Desks, bookcases and cabinets
  • Beds, bunks and trundles
  • Tables, chairs and furniture

Outdoor Assembly

  • Trampolines and outdoor play sets
  • Gazebos, pergolas and sheds
  • Grills and smokers

TV Mounting

  • Wall and mantel mounting
  • In-wall cable-hiding kits for TVs
  • Sound bars and accessories

Mounting

  • Pictures and artwork collections
  • Shelving units and floating shelves
  • Blinds, curtains and shades

Storage & Organization

  • Wire racks and shelving units
  • Closet systems
  • Bed storage systems

Smart Home Tech

  • Digital locks and door bells
  • Smart thermostats
  • Device, app and account setups

Featured projects

Installing PAX system in walk-in closet

Installing in-wall cable hiding kits for wall-mounted TVs

Assembly of Ares 2.0 cable and weight attachments to fitness power rack

Cortina 9×7 outdoor shed assembly

12×20 Sojag Messina Hardtop Gazebo

Additional Modern Handyman projects

Mounting of TV above fireplace

Assembly of low Japanese rolling TV stand and mounting of TV

IKEA KIVIK sectional assembly

6-drawer dresser and chest assembly

Coffee table, end table and storage bed assembly

Assembly of 4 storage cabinet combinations

Assembly of storage racks and patio boxes

Assembly of shoe storage cabinet

Installing PAX cabinets in walk-in closet

Repair of exterior soffit

Springfree trampoline relocation

Assembly of Pilates reformer machine

Assembly of IKEA BESTA storage cabinets

Ring Video Wired Doorbell Installation

Suncast backyard shed assembly

Assembly of dresser and two nightstands

Assembly of bedroom storage cabinets

Closet system installation

Remounting stair handrail after brackets broke

Assembly of four bookcases for home office

Assembly of two shelving units in playroom

Miscellaneous household tasks

IKEA storage bed, table and chairs assembly

Mounting clock, mirror and shelves in an office

IKEA loveseat and storage bed assembly

14ft round trampoline assembly

Assembly of BRIMNES glass-door cabinets and STJARNO bed frame

Installing PAX system in walk-in closet

Mounting curtains and artwork

Mounting Roman Shades and Blinds

Installing new curtains and rods

Remounting misc. fixtures and artwork

Blackstone outdoor griddle assembly

4WD electric Jeep for kids

Sideboard and cabinet assembly

Assembly of two HAVSTA cabinets and shelving units

Customer Reviews

Read what real customers are saying...

Multiple IKEA assembly projects

Jack was wonderful to work with! I have worked with him on three different occasions and each time he was very quick and produced quality work! I look forward to working with him again in the future!

Sargun S • St. Charles

Gazebo installation

Jack was extremely professional in every aspect of his services. He quoted a very fair price, laid out details of his schedule, completed the assembly and installation as planned and on time. Jack installed a gazebo on my deck, I wouldn’t hesitate to hire him again knowing the experience I had was great!!

Dale M • Batavia

Artwork mounting

Highly Recommend! Jack was very accommodating with scheduling and then incredibly efficient with his time on the job. I had him hang 9 pieces on my wall, and it was done meticulously. He hung a 25 pound mirror in minutes! And the rest of the frames all perfectly lined up. I was so impressed. I would hire him again & recommend to anyone.

Jill B • St. Charles

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Installing PAX system in walk-in closet

  • Task

    Complete walk-in closet outfitted with 7 PAX frames plus corner add-ons; also included full complement of shelves and clothes rails

  • Installation time

    ~4 hours

  • Client

    Ashlee H • Plainfield

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Installing in-wall cable hiding kits for wall-mounted TVs

  • Model

    ECHOGEAR In-Wall Cable Management Kit - Includes Power & Low-Voltage Cable Management

  • Note

    Installed a code-compliant kit with an appropriate channel for the power and a separate channel for the low-voltage HDMI cable

  • Installation time

    ~20 minutes per TV/kit

  • Client

    Shari L • Bartlett

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Assembly of Ares 2.0 cable and weight attachments to fitness power rack

  • Model

    REP Fitness • PR-5000 Power Rack • Ares 2.0 Cable and Weight Attachment System • Including weight stack upgrade to 620-lbs total.

  • Assembly time

    ~6 hours, including all unwrapping of the various pieces, complete assembly, and packaging removal

  • Client

    Kasey O • Belvidere

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Cortina 9×7 outdoor shed assembly

  • Model

    Keter Cortina 9 x 7 outdoor shed

  • Assembly time

    ~4.25 hours

  • Client

    Dan M • Geneva

  • Review

    Very efficient, professional and all around great job. Highly recommend.

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12×20 Sojag Messina Hardtop Gazebo

  • Model

    Sojag Messina 12x20 Hardtop Gazebo

  • Client

    Jon T • St. Charles

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15ft trampoline assembly

  • Model

    JumpFlex Hero 15-ft trampoline

  • Assembly time

    2 hours

  • Client

    Nathan K • Salem, WI

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Mounting of TV above fireplace

  • Task

    Installation of replacement mount for TV above a fireplace

  • Client

    Brandon T • Geneva

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Assembly of low Japanese rolling TV stand and mounting of TV

  • Model

    WALL V5 low-type Japanese rolling portable free-standing universal TV stand with concealed caster wheels. Included sound bar shelf

  • Assembly and mounting time

    ~1.25 hours

  • Client

    Tim R • St. Charles

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IKEA KIVIK sectional assembly

  • Model

    IKEA KIVIK 5-seat corner sectional with chaise in Tibbleby beige/gray

  • Client

    Kathy H • Aurora

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6-drawer dresser and chest assembly

  • Models

    IKEA • GULLABERG 6-drawer chest • GULLABERG 6-drawer dresser

  • Assembly time

    ~3 hours

  • Client

    Naomi B • Bartlett

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Coffee table, end table and storage bed assembly

  • Models

    IKEA JATTESTA coffee table, HOLMERUD end table, and BRIMNES storage bed

  • Assembly time

    ~2.5 hours

  • Client

    Kathy H • Aurora

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Assembly of 4 storage cabinet combinations

  • Models

    IKEA HAVSTA storage combinations, two with upper open shelves and two with glass doors

  • Assembly time

    ~3.5 hours

  • Client

    Tami R • McHenry

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IKEA EKHOLMA sofa assembly

  • Model

    IKEA EKHOLMA sofa

  • Assembly time

    ~30 minutes

  • Client

    Tom B • Yorkville

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Assembly of storage racks and patio boxes

  • Models

    SafeRacks metal racks for 27-gallon bins • Gianna 31-gallon resin outdoor storage deck box

  • Assembly time

    ~1.5 hours

  • Client

    Karen D • Batavia

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Assembly of shoe storage cabinet

  • Model

    GarveeHome shoe storage cabinet, farmhouse fluted style

  • Assembly time

    ~1 hour

  • Client

    Sushmita D • Aurora

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Installing PAX cabinets in walk-in closet

  • Model

    IKEA: 3 large PAX cabinets; 7 small PAX cabinets; a variety of shelves, drawers, clothes rods, and single mirrored door

  • Installation time

    ~3.5 hours with a co-tasker

  • Client

    Vivek S • Naperville

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Repair of exterior soffit

  • Project Notes

    Excessive winds had pulled the aluminum siding soffit pieces out of their channels. The channel needed to be reattached and secured to the house, and the individual pieces needed to be reinstalled in the soffit channels.

  • Repair time

    ~1 hour

  • Client

    Jack M • Glen Ellyn

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Springfree trampoline relocation

  • Model

    Springfree 10ft Medium Round Trampoline

  • Project Details

    Client purchased a used trampoline and needed assistance taking it apart at the seller's location. After the pieces were picked up and transported by the client, the trampoline needed to be reassembled in the backyard of her own home.

  • Disassembly and Assembly Time

    Disassembly: 1.25 hours • Assembly: 2 hours

  • Client

    Kim M • Elgin

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Assembly of Pilates reformer machine

  • Model

    PAETA wooden foldable Pilates reformer machine with springs

  • Assembly time

    ~45 minutes

  • Client

    Krishna W • Aurora

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Assembly of IKEA BESTA storage cabinets

  • Model

    IKEA BESTA cabinet frames. Full product list displayed below

  • Assembly time

    ~6 hours

  • Client

    Jolee Z • St. Charles

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12×20 gazebo assembly

  • Model

    JolyDale 12x20 Steel Patio Gazebo with double roof, netting and curtains

  • Installation time

    ~7 hours (including a 45-minute downpour rain delay!)

  • Client

    Lionel H • Glenwood

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Ring Video Wired Doorbell Installation

  • Model

    Ring Video Doorbell Wired

  • Installation time

    ~15 minutes

  • Client

    Sushmita D • Naperville

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9-drawer dresser assembly

  • Model

    Walmart • Blotout 9-Drawer Dresser with LED Light and Charging Station

  • Assembly time

    3 hours (Yes. Three hours at a feverish pace. Ridiculous amount of screws and parts...)

  • Client

    Sandrise B • Aurora

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Suncast backyard shed assembly

  • Model

    Costco - Suncast 6' x 5'

  • Assembly time

    ~2.5 hours

  • Client

    John M • Glen Ellyn

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Assembly of dresser and two nightstands

  • Models

    Walmart - Better Homes & Gardens Oaklee 6-drawer dresser with charcoal finish, plus two 3-drawer nightstands

  • Assembly time

    ~2.75 hours

  • Client

    Sushmita D • Aurora

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Assembly of bedroom storage cabinets

  • Model

    IKEA PAX storage cabinets with 9 shelves, two clothes bars, three drawers, and 4 pull-out baskets

  • Assembly time

    ~4 hours

  • Client

    Kyle R • Batavia

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Closet system installation

  • Task

    Installation of pre-designed IKEA AURDAL closet system, including 6 drawers, 12 shelves, 8 shoe trays, and five clothes bars

  • Installation time

    ~3.25 hours

  • Client

    Shay A • Naperville

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Remounting stair handrail after brackets broke

  • Task

    Attaching new heavy-duty brackets to a stair handrail that had fallen off the wall when the builder-grade brackets snapped in half.

  • Remounting time

    ~20 minutes

  • Client

    Rebecca R • Batavia

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Assembly of four bookcases for home office

  • Model

    Four Walmart Mainstays traditional 5-shelf bookcase with doors

  • Assembly time

    ~2.25 hours

  • Client

    Elizabeth F • Sugar Grove

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Assembly of two shelving units in playroom

  • Model

    Two IKEA KALLAX shelving units — one large and one small

  • Assembly time

    ~1.5 hours

  • Client

    Shannon M • St. Charles

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Miscellaneous household tasks

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Drafting table assembly

  • Model

    ZenStyle Drafting Table Art & Craft Drawing Desk Folding Adjustable with Stool

  • Assembly time

    ~45 minutes

  • Client

    Sandrise B • Yorkville

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Assembly of patio chairs

  • Model

    Captiva Design's 8pc Outdoor Dining Set with Swivel Chairs

  • Assembly time

    ~1.5 hours

  • Client

    Amanda K • Yorkville

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Ninja grill assembly

  • Model

    Ninja FlexFlame PG300 Outdoor Cooking System

  • Assembly time

    ~1 hour

  • Client

    Sharnell W • Elmhurst

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IKEA storage bed, table and chairs assembly

  • Models

    IKEA HAUGA table and six NORRAYD chairs, plus IDANAS bed with four underbed storage drawers

  • Assembly time

    ~3 hours

  • Client

    Kathy H • Aurora

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Mounting clock, mirror and shelves in an office

  • Task

    Mounting of clock in conference room, framed mirror in hallway, two pairs of floating shelves and custom circular artwork in office (not pictured).

  • Installation time

    ~1.75 hours

  • Client

    Anthony G • St. Charles

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IKEA loveseat and storage bed assembly

  • Models

    IKEA LANGARYD loveseat and IDANAS upholstered bed with 4-drawer storage and premium LONSAT slats upgrade

  • Assembly time

    ~2.5 hours

  • Client

    Wilhelm W • Geneva

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Artwork mounting

  • Task

    Mounting a custom glass piece of artwork

  • Installation time

    ~20 minutes

  • Client

    Lori H • Winfield

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Gaming chair assembly

  • Model

    Lemberi gaming chair

  • Assembly time

    ~30 minutes

  • Client

    Kathy H • Aurora

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14ft round trampoline assembly

  • Model

    ACON Air 14 ft. round trampoline with premium enclosure and basketball hoop add-on

  • Assembly time

    ~3 hours

  • Client

    Maho G • Glenview

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Assembly of BRIMNES glass-door cabinets and STJARNO bed frame

  • Models

    Two IKEA BRIMNES glass-door cabinets and a STJARNO metal bed frame

  • Assembly time

    ~2.5 hours

  • Client

    Chris M • Elburn

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Installing PAX system in walk-in closet

  • Task

    Complete walk-in closet outfitted with 7 PAX frames plus corner add-ons; also included full complement of shelves and clothes rails

  • Installation time

    ~4 hours

  • Client

    Ashlee H • Plainfield

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Mounting curtains and artwork

  • Task

    Mounting artwork and four sets of curtains throughout new construction home

  • Mounting time

    ~1.25 hours

  • Client

    Shari L • Bartlett

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Mounting Roman Shades and Blinds

  • Task

    Remove existing shades and install four Roman Shades and one set of vertical blinds over sliding door

  • Mounting time

    ~2 hours

  • Client

    Brooke E • St. Charles

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Installing new curtains and rods

  • Task

    To help prepare a home for sale, the homeowner and staging consultant hired me to install new curtains and curtain rods where old ones had pulled out of the wall

  • Installation time

    ~30 mins

  • Client

    Sarah W • Naperville

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Remounting misc. fixtures and artwork

  • Task

    To help prepare a home for sale, the homeowner and staging consultant hired me to remount loose towel hooks by shower, toilet paper holder and artwork

  • Mounting time

    ~1 hour

  • Client

    Sarah W • Naperville

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Blackstone outdoor griddle assembly

  • Model

    Blackstone 36" Outdoor Griddle with Hood and Front Accessory Shelf

  • Assembly time

    ~45 minutes

  • Client

    Russell T • Bartlett

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4WD electric Jeep for kids

  • Model

    Yeahumalia 24V Ride-On Car with Remote Control, 4WD Electric Jeep

  • Assembly time

    ~1 hour

  • Client

    Amanda K • Yorkville

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Mounting TV for home gym

  • Model

    Toshiba 55" TV

  • Installation time

    ~30 mins

  • Client

    Rebecca R • Batavia

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Sideboard and cabinet assembly

  • Model

    IKEA HAVSTA sideboard and HAVSTA cabinet with base

  • Assembly time

    ~1.5 hours

  • Client

    Djuana D • Aurora

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8-Drawer Dresser Assembly

  • Model

    AMERLIFE 47.2" High-Gloss 8-Drawer Dresser with LED Light, with Glass Tabletop & 2 Six-Grid Jewelry Drawers

  • Installation time

    ~1.5 hours

  • Client

    Kamisha J • Naperville

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Assembly of two HAVSTA cabinets and shelving units

  • Model

    Two IKEA HAVSTA cabinets with accompanying bases and shelving units

  • Smart Technology add-on

    Two pairs of IKEA YTBERG cabinet lights were attached to the tops of the shelving units. Then the wires were run down the edges of the cabinets out of view. Finally, the wires were connected to an IKEA TRADFRI hub that can be controlled by a RODRET remote control and dimmer

  • Assembly time

    ~1.75 hours

  • Client

    Chris M • Elburn

  • Client review

    "Great work! Will definitely be using Jack on future work in our new house"

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6-Drawer Dresser Assembly

  • Model

    IKEA STORKLINTA 6-drawer dresser

  • Assembly time

    ~1.25 hours

  • Client

    Keyala B • Dekalb

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Daybed assembly

  • Model

    IKEA HEMNES daybed

  • Assembly time

    ~1.5 hours

  • Client

    Serge J • Burlington

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Mounting 65″ Roku TV

  • Model

    65" Roku TV mounted with a Pipishell Full Motion Wall Mount in drywall over a fireplace

  • Installation time

    ~45 minutes

  • Client

    Sandrise B • Aurora

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Bunk bed assembly

  • Model

    DHP Daven Metal Bunk Bed with Ladder and High Guardrail

  • Assembly time

    ~1.25 hours

  • Client

    Alyssa H • Yorkville

  • Review

    Jack is very professional, on time, does an amazing job, and is affordable. Book him you won’t be disappointed. My family and I are now cozy in our new home thanks Jack!

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