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Indoor Assembly

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

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

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

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

  • Wire racks and shelving units
  • Closet systems
  • Bed storage systems
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Smart Home Tech

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

Installing PAX system in walk-in closet

Installing PAX system in walk-in closet

Featured project IKEA Installation Storage Systems
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Installing in-wall cable hiding kits for wall-mounted TVs

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

Featured project Installation Mounting Smart Home Tech TV Mounting
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Assembly of Ares 2.0 cable and weight attachments to fitness power rack

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

Assembly Featured project Fitness equipment
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Cortina 9×7 outdoor shed assembly

Cortina 9×7 outdoor shed assembly

Assembly Featured project Shed
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12×20 Sojag Messina Hardtop Gazebo

12×20 Sojag Messina Hardtop Gazebo

Assembly Featured project Gazebo
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15ft trampoline assembly

15ft trampoline assembly

Assembly Featured project Trampoline
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Additional Modern Handyman projects

Metal storage rack assembly

Metal storage rack assembly

Assembly Storage Systems
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Mounting mirrors in home gym

Mounting mirrors in home gym

Mounting
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Assembly of loft bed with desk and storage

Assembly of loft bed with desk and storage

Assembly Furniture assembly Storage Systems Wayfair
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Assembly of cedar raised garden beds

Assembly of cedar raised garden beds

Assembly
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Crib and changer assembly

Crib and changer assembly

Assembly Furniture assembly
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Assembly of MALM storage bed

Assembly of MALM storage bed

Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA Storage Systems
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Mounting curtains throughout new construction home

Mounting curtains throughout new construction home

Mounting
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Assembly of storage bed and nightstands

Assembly of storage bed and nightstands

Assembly Furniture assembly Wayfair
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Entertainment unit assembly

Entertainment unit assembly

Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA
Show project
16×12 hardtop gazebo assembly

16×12 hardtop gazebo assembly

Assembly Gazebo Outdoor assembly
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Mounting of TV above fireplace

Mounting of TV above fireplace

Mounting TV Mounting
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Assembly of low Japanese rolling TV stand and mounting of TV

Assembly of low Japanese rolling TV stand and mounting of TV

Assembly Mounting TV Mounting
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IKEA KIVIK sectional assembly

IKEA KIVIK sectional assembly

Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA
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6-drawer dresser and chest assembly

6-drawer dresser and chest assembly

Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA
Show project
Coffee table, end table and storage bed assembly

Coffee table, end table and storage bed assembly

Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA
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Assembly of 4 storage cabinet combinations

Assembly of 4 storage cabinet combinations

Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA Shelving Storage Systems
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IKEA EKHOLMA sofa assembly

IKEA EKHOLMA sofa assembly

Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA
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Assembly of storage racks and patio boxes

Assembly of storage racks and patio boxes

Assembly Storage Systems
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Assembly of shoe storage cabinet

Assembly of shoe storage cabinet

Assembly Furniture assembly
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Installing PAX cabinets in walk-in closet

Installing PAX cabinets in walk-in closet

IKEA Installation Storage Systems
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Repair of exterior soffit

Repair of exterior soffit

Repair
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Springfree trampoline relocation

Springfree trampoline relocation

Assembly Outdoor assembly Trampoline
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Assembly of Pilates reformer machine

Assembly of Pilates reformer machine

Assembly Fitness equipment
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Assembly of IKEA BESTA storage cabinets

Assembly of IKEA BESTA storage cabinets

Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA Storage Systems
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12×20 gazebo assembly

12×20 gazebo assembly

Gazebo Outdoor assembly
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Ring Video Wired Doorbell Installation

Ring Video Wired Doorbell Installation

Installation Smart Home Tech
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9-drawer dresser assembly

9-drawer dresser assembly

Assembly Furniture assembly
Show project
Suncast backyard shed assembly

Suncast backyard shed assembly

Assembly Outdoor assembly Shed
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Assembly of dresser and two nightstands

Assembly of dresser and two nightstands

Assembly Furniture assembly
Show project
Assembly of bedroom storage cabinets

Assembly of bedroom storage cabinets

Assembly IKEA Storage Systems
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Closet system installation

Closet system installation

IKEA Shelving Storage Systems
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Remounting stair handrail after brackets broke

Remounting stair handrail after brackets broke

Mounting Repair
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Assembly of four bookcases for home office

Assembly of four bookcases for home office

Assembly Furniture assembly Shelving
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Assembly of two shelving units in playroom

Assembly of two shelving units in playroom

Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA Storage Systems
Show project
Miscellaneous household tasks

Miscellaneous household tasks

Installation Mounting
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Drafting table assembly

Drafting table assembly

Assembly Furniture assembly
Show project
Assembly of patio chairs

Assembly of patio chairs

Assembly Furniture assembly Outdoor assembly
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Ninja grill assembly

Ninja grill assembly

Assembly Grill Outdoor assembly
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IKEA storage bed, table and chairs assembly

IKEA storage bed, table and chairs assembly

Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA
Show project
Mounting clock, mirror and shelves in an office

Mounting clock, mirror and shelves in an office

Mounting Shelving
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IKEA loveseat and storage bed assembly

IKEA loveseat and storage bed assembly

Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA
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Artwork mounting

Artwork mounting

Artwork Mounting
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Gaming chair assembly

Gaming chair assembly

Assembly Furniture assembly Smart Home Tech
Show project
14ft round trampoline assembly

14ft round trampoline assembly

Assembly Outdoor assembly Trampoline
Show project
Assembly of BRIMNES glass-door cabinets and STJARNO bed frame

Assembly of BRIMNES glass-door cabinets and STJARNO bed frame

Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA
Show project
Installing PAX system in walk-in closet

Installing PAX system in walk-in closet

Featured project IKEA Installation Storage Systems
Show project
Mounting curtains and artwork

Mounting curtains and artwork

Curtains Installation Mounting
Show project
Mounting Roman Shades and Blinds

Mounting Roman Shades and Blinds

Curtains Installation Mounting
Show project
Installing new curtains and rods

Installing new curtains and rods

Curtains Mounting
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Remounting misc. fixtures and artwork

Remounting misc. fixtures and artwork

Mounting
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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

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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

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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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Featured project IKEA Installation Storage Systems

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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Featured project Installation Mounting Smart Home Tech TV Mounting

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 Featured project Fitness equipment

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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Assembly Featured project Shed

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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Assembly Featured project Gazebo

12×20 Sojag Messina Hardtop Gazebo

  • Model

    Sojag Messina 12x20 Hardtop Gazebo

  • Client

    Jon T • St. Charles

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Assembly Featured project Trampoline

15ft trampoline assembly

  • Model

    JumpFlex Hero 15-ft trampoline

  • Assembly time

    2 hours

  • Client

    Nathan K • Salem, WI

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Assembly Storage Systems

Metal storage rack assembly

  • Assembly time

    ~45 mins

  • Client

    Thara T • Oswego

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Mounting

Mounting mirrors in home gym

  • Task

    Mounting four large mirrors in home gym

  • Mounting time

    ~1 hour

  • Client

    Brandon T • Geneva

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Assembly Furniture assembly Storage Systems Wayfair

Assembly of loft bed with desk and storage

  • Model

    Wayfair • Harriet Bee Clemton Twin Size Loft Bed with 7 Drawers, 2 Shelves and Desk

  • Assembly time

    ~4.5 hours

  • Client

    Mindy H • Elburn

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Assembly

Assembly of cedar raised garden beds

  • Model

    Two cedar raised garden beds with locking casters

  • Assembly time

    ~1 hour

  • Client

    Sherri L • Geneva

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Assembly Furniture assembly

Crib and changer assembly

  • Model

    Graco Hadley 5-in-1 Convertible Crib and Changer

  • Assembly time

    ~1.5 hours

  • Client

    Evelyn G • Aurora

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Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA Storage Systems

Assembly of MALM storage bed

  • Model

    IKEA MALM storage bed

  • Assembly time

    ~1.5 hours

  • Client

    Evelyn G • Aurora

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Mounting

Mounting curtains throughout new construction home

  • Task

    Mounting 10 curtain rods throughout new construction home

  • Client

    Natalie M • Elburn

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Assembly Furniture assembly Wayfair

Assembly of storage bed and nightstands

  • Model

    Bed: Ivy Bronx Farmhouse Bed with LED Bookcase Headboard, 4 Storage Drawers & Charging Station. Two Ivy Bronx 17.7" Nightstands. Ivy Bronx Nadesh 6-drawer dresser.

  • Assembly time

    ~3.0 hours

  • Client

    Mindy H • Elburn

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Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA

Entertainment unit assembly

  • Model

    IKEA BESTA tv unit, shelves, and drawers. SELSVIKEN drawer fronts and GLASSVIK glass doors. NANNARP support legs.

  • Assembly time

    ~1.25 hours

  • Client

    Andy G • St. Charles

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Assembly Gazebo Outdoor assembly

16×12 hardtop gazebo assembly

  • Model

    Sojag Messina hardtop double-roof gazebo with mosquito netting and anchoring to concrete pad

  • Assembly time

    ~6.5 hours

  • Client

    Dan D • Joliet

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Mounting TV Mounting

Mounting of TV above fireplace

  • Task

    Installation of replacement mount for TV above a fireplace

  • Client

    Brandon T • Geneva

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Assembly Mounting TV Mounting

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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Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA

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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Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA

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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Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA

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 Furniture assembly IKEA Shelving Storage Systems

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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Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA

IKEA EKHOLMA sofa assembly

  • Model

    IKEA EKHOLMA sofa

  • Assembly time

    ~30 minutes

  • Client

    Tom B • Yorkville

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Assembly Storage Systems

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 Furniture assembly

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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IKEA Installation Storage Systems

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

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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Assembly Outdoor assembly Trampoline

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 Fitness equipment

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 Furniture assembly IKEA Storage Systems

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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Gazebo Outdoor assembly

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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Installation Smart Home Tech

Ring Video Wired Doorbell Installation

  • Model

    Ring Video Doorbell Wired

  • Installation time

    ~15 minutes

  • Client

    Sushmita D • Naperville

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Assembly Furniture assembly

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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Assembly Outdoor assembly Shed

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 Furniture assembly

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 IKEA Storage Systems

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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IKEA Shelving Storage Systems

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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Mounting Repair

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 Furniture assembly Shelving

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 Furniture assembly IKEA Storage Systems

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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Installation Mounting

Miscellaneous household tasks

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Assembly Furniture assembly

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 Furniture assembly Outdoor assembly

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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Assembly Grill Outdoor assembly

Ninja grill assembly

  • Model

    Ninja FlexFlame PG300 Outdoor Cooking System

  • Assembly time

    ~1 hour

  • Client

    Sharnell W • Elmhurst

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Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA

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 Shelving

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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Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA

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

Artwork mounting

  • Task

    Mounting a custom glass piece of artwork

  • Installation time

    ~20 minutes

  • Client

    Lori H • Winfield

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Assembly Furniture assembly Smart Home Tech

Gaming chair assembly

  • Model

    Lemberi gaming chair

  • Assembly time

    ~30 minutes

  • Client

    Kathy H • Aurora

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Assembly Outdoor assembly Trampoline

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 Furniture assembly IKEA

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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Featured project IKEA Installation Storage Systems

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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Curtains Installation Mounting

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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Curtains Installation Mounting

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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Curtains Mounting

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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Mounting

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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