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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

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
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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
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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
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Miscellaneous household tasks

Miscellaneous household tasks

Installation Mounting
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Drafting table assembly

Drafting table assembly

Assembly Furniture assembly
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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
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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
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14ft round trampoline assembly

14ft round trampoline assembly

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

Assembly of BRIMNES glass-door cabinets and STJARNO bed frame

Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA
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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
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Mounting Roman Shades and Blinds

Mounting Roman Shades and Blinds

Curtains Installation Mounting
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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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Blackstone outdoor griddle assembly

Blackstone outdoor griddle assembly

Assembly Grill Outdoor assembly
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4WD electric Jeep for kids

4WD electric Jeep for kids

Assembly
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Mounting TV for home gym

Mounting TV for home gym

Installation Smart Home Tech TV Mounting
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Sideboard and cabinet assembly

Sideboard and cabinet assembly

Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA
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8-Drawer Dresser Assembly

8-Drawer Dresser Assembly

Assembly Furniture assembly Wayfair
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Assembly of two HAVSTA cabinets and shelving units

Assembly of two HAVSTA cabinets and shelving units

Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA Smart Home Tech
Show project
6-Drawer Dresser Assembly

6-Drawer Dresser Assembly

Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA
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Daybed assembly

Daybed assembly

Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA
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Mounting 65″ Roku TV

Mounting 65″ Roku TV

Mounting Smart Home Tech TV Mounting
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Bunk bed assembly

Bunk bed assembly

Assembly Furniture assembly
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Assembly of standing desk

Assembly of standing desk

Assembly Furniture assembly Wayfair
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Installation of ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced

Installation of ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced

Installation Smart Home Tech
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Assembly of two Doyno 5-shelf bookcases

Assembly of two Doyno 5-shelf bookcases

Assembly Furniture assembly Wayfair
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IKEA HAVSTA cabinet assembly

IKEA HAVSTA cabinet assembly

Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA
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Pit Boss Pro Series grill assembly

Pit Boss Pro Series grill assembly

Assembly Grill
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70-in TV mounting

70-in TV mounting

Mounting Smart Home Tech TV Mounting
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Wall-mounted electric fireplace installation

Wall-mounted electric fireplace installation

Furniture assembly Installation Mounting
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Mounting of mirror and artwork

Mounting of mirror and artwork

Mounting
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Mounting of TV in spare bedroom with in-wall cord kit

Mounting of TV in spare bedroom with in-wall cord kit

Installation Mounting Smart Home Tech TV Mounting
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Assembly of wire shelving racks

Assembly of wire shelving racks

Assembly
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TV mounting and in-wall cord installation

TV mounting and in-wall cord installation

Installation Mounting Smart Home Tech TV Mounting
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Assembly of Farmhouse dresser and night stand

Assembly of Farmhouse dresser and night stand

Assembly Furniture assembly Wayfair
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IKEA ALEX and desk assembly

IKEA ALEX and desk assembly

Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA
Show project
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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 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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Assembly Grill Outdoor assembly

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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Assembly

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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Installation Smart Home Tech TV Mounting

Mounting TV for home gym

  • Model

    Toshiba 55" TV

  • Installation time

    ~30 mins

  • Client

    Rebecca R • Batavia

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Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA

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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Assembly Furniture assembly Wayfair

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 Furniture assembly IKEA Smart Home Tech

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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Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA

6-Drawer Dresser Assembly

  • Model

    IKEA STORKLINTA 6-drawer dresser

  • Assembly time

    ~1.25 hours

  • Client

    Keyala B • Dekalb

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Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA

Daybed assembly

  • Model

    IKEA HEMNES daybed

  • Assembly time

    ~1.5 hours

  • Client

    Serge J • Burlington

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Mounting Smart Home Tech TV Mounting

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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Assembly Furniture assembly

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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Assembly Furniture assembly Wayfair

Assembly of standing desk

  • Model

    Wayfair • Gracie Oaks • Magomed 71" Sit to Stand L-Shaped Desk

  • Assembly time

    ~2 hours

  • Client

    Charles D • Naperville

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Installation Smart Home Tech

Installation of ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced

  • Model

    ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced

  • Installation time

    ~30 minutes

  • Task notes

    Included the removal of an ill-functioning Nest digital thermostat that was improperly installed. Then the installation of the ecobee Power Extender Kit (PEK) on the furnace control board since it did not have a Common wire (or C wire).

  • Client

    Mark V • Oswego

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Assembly Furniture assembly Wayfair

Assembly of two Doyno 5-shelf bookcases

  • Model

    Wayfair • Red Barrel Studio • Two Doyno Tall 5-Shelf Bookcases

  • Assembly time

    ~1.25 hours total

  • Client

    Laurie I • Dekalb

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Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA

IKEA HAVSTA cabinet assembly

  • Model

    IKEA HAVSTA cabinet

  • Assembly time

    ~1 hour

  • Client

    Ron K • South Elgin

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Assembly Grill

Pit Boss Pro Series grill assembly

  • Model

    Pit Boss Pro Series Gray Dual-function Combo Grill

  • Assembly time

    ~1 hour

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Mounting Smart Home Tech TV Mounting

70-in TV mounting

  • Model

    Vizio 70-inch Class 4K UHD LED HDR Smart TV • onn. Full Motion TV Wall Mount for 50" to 86" TVs

  • Mounting time

    ~45 mins

  • Client

    Korein D • Naperville

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Furniture assembly Installation Mounting

Wall-mounted electric fireplace installation

  • Model

    72-inch Mystflame Electric Fireplace - Ultra Slim Frame - Wall Mounted Heater

  • Mounting time

    ~45 minutes

  • Client

    Korein D • Naperville

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Mounting

Mounting of mirror and artwork

  • Mounting time

    ~30 minutes

  • Client

    Olga G • Sugar Grove

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Installation Mounting Smart Home Tech TV Mounting

Mounting of TV in spare bedroom with in-wall cord kit

  • Mounting and installation time

    ~45 mins

  • Cord Kit

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

  • Client

    Marcus B • Aurora

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Assembly

Assembly of wire shelving racks

  • Model

    Costco • Four Trinity 6-tier NSF Wire Shelving Rack w/ Wheels

  • Assembly time

    ~1.25 hours

  • Client

    Niraj M • St. Charles

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Installation Mounting Smart Home Tech TV Mounting

TV mounting and in-wall cord installation

  • Model

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

  • Installation time

    ~45 minutes

  • Client

    Shari L • Bartlett

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Assembly Furniture assembly Wayfair

Assembly of Farmhouse dresser and night stand

  • Models

    ACCOHOHO Farmhouse 6-drawer dresser and night stand

  • Assembly time

    ~1.25 hours

  • Client

    Shari L • Bartlett

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Assembly Furniture assembly IKEA

IKEA ALEX and desk assembly

  • Model

    IKEA ALEX cabinets and

  • Assembly time

    ~1.5 hours

  • Client

    Beth B • Elburn

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