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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.

Assembly

  • Trampolines and outdoor play sets
  • Gazebos, pergolas and sheds
  • Desks, bookcases and cabinets
  • Beds, bunks and trundles
  • Tables, chairs and furniture

Installation

  • Pictures and artwork collections
  • Hanging and freestanding shelves
  • Closet systems and racks
  • Blinds and curtains
  • And many more...

Smart Home Tech

  • Smart TV wall mounting
  • In-wall cable-hiding kits for TVs
  • Security cams, door bells and locks
  • Device, app and account setups
  • Smart thermostats

Featured projects

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

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

Mounting 65-inch Samsung “The Frame” TV over fireplace

IKEA PAX bedroom wardrobe assembly

Additional Modern Handyman projects

Artwork mounting throughout new home

Assembly of IKEA INGATORP extendable table

Assembly of IKEA HEMNES glass-door cabinet

Assembly of two IKEA SKRUVBY cabinets

Installation of wall-mounted book shelf

Assembly of hall tree with bench

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

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

Artwork mounting

Battery-powered security cam installation

Artwork mounting throughout new construction home

Assembly of indoor/outdoor ping pong table

Re-mounting an incorrect and dangerous TV installation

Mounting of electric fireplace and TV

Assembly of Offset Charcoal Smoker Grill

Mounting TV over fireplace

Mounting 65-inch Samsung “The Frame” TV over fireplace

Mounting of artwork and mirror

Mounting of family picture collection

Mounting of Venetian mirror

Assembly of HAUGA dresser and ALVDALEN sleeper sofa

Assembly of Everlast freestanding heavy bag

Distressed rustic mantel installation

11-piece patio furniture set assembly

Battery-powered security camera installation

Installing pull-down TV wall mount

Farmhouse TV stand assembly

Teeter inversion table assembly

9-drawer bedroom dresser assembly

Installation of FLEXIMOUNTS wall shelving in garage

Assembly of IKEA PAX cabinets, GRIMO doors and KOMPLEMENT shelves

Schlage keyless touchscreen deadbolt installation

Installation of rods for floor-to-ceiling curtains

Installation of IKEA GRANHULT shelves in bathroom

Installation of floating kitchen shelves

18×12 gazebo assembly

Cortina 9×7 outdoor shed assembly

MORBYLANGA table and bench assembly

Mounting of framed art collection

Mounting IKEA GRANHULT shelves in powder room

Mounting of IKEA GRANHULT shelves in a kitchen

Mounting of office acoustic panels

12×20 Sojag Messina Hardtop Gazebo

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 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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Mounting 65-inch Samsung “The Frame” TV over fireplace

  • Model

    Samsung 65-inch "The Frame" QLED 4K with Slim Fit Wall Mount

  • Installation time

    ~45 minutes

  • Client

    Tim O • St. Charles

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Staircase renovation

  • Client

    Anonymous • Batavia

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IKEA PAX bedroom wardrobe assembly

IKEA PAX wardrobes KOMPLEMENT clothes rails KOMPLEMENT glass shelves KOMPLEMENT pull-out baskets Vikedal mirrored doors

  • Model

    IKEA PAX, KOMPLEMENT and Vikedal

  • Placement

    Bedroom

  • Assembly time

    ~8 hours. Included all of the internal organizers, shelves, drawers and baskets. Plus connecting the three wardrobes and final alignment of the doors

  • Client

    Sargun S • St. Charles

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IKEA IDANAS desk assembly

  • Model

    IKEA IDANAS desk

  • Assembly time

    ~1.25 hours

  • Client

    Sarah N • Yorkville

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Artwork mounting throughout new home

  • Task

    Mounting multiple pieces and sets of artwork throughout a new construction home

  • Client

    Charles D • Naperville

  • Review

    "Jack was punctual, polite knowledgeable and paid attention to the details. I highly recommend him."

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Assembly of IKEA INGATORP extendable table

  • Model

    IKEA INGATORP extendable table

  • Assembly time

    ~30 minutes

  • Client

    Subha M • Naperville

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Assembly of IKEA HEMNES glass-door cabinet

  • Model

    IKEA HEMNES glass-door cabinet with three drawers

  • Assembly time

    ~1.5 hours

  • Client

    Subha M • Naperville

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Assembly of two IKEA SKRUVBY cabinets

  • Model

    IKEA SKRUVBY cabinet with glass doors

  • Assembly time

    ~30 minutes each

  • Client

    Subha M • Naperville

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Installation of wall-mounted book shelf

  • Model

    Pottery Barn • Modern Farmhouse Book Shelf • Wall-mounted

  • Assembly and installation time

    ~30 mins

  • Client

    Kimberly K • Naperville

  • Review

    Jack was amazing! Quick, detailed, clean and pleasant to talk too. Highly recommend! I'll definitely use Jack for my next job.

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Assembly of hall tree with bench

  • Model

    Red Barrel Studio • Rafkind Hall Tree with Bench with 3 Hooks, Coat Hanger, Entryway Bench, Storage Bench, 3-in-1 Design

  • Assembly time

    ~1.5 hours

  • Client

    Amanda K • Yorkville

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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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Artwork mounting

  • Installation time

    ~20 minutes

  • Client

    Daniella E • Geneva

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Battery-powered security cam installation

  • Model

    Two Ring Stick Up Cam Pros with Rechargeable Quick Release Battery Packs

  • App setup and camera installation time

    ~45 minutes

  • Client

    Teresa R • Naperville

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Artwork mounting throughout new construction home

  • Task

    Mounting multiple pieces and sets of artwork throughout a new construction home

  • Mounting time

    ~ 2.75 hours

  • Client

    Shari L • Bartlett

  • Review

    "Jack is hard working, he paid attention to detail, communicated throughout the whole project and was great. I was extremely impressed with his precise measurements and understanding of the importance of picture heights. He is my new go to handyman."

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Assembly of indoor/outdoor ping pong table

  • Model

    JOOLA Berkshire Table Tennis Table

  • Assembly time

    ~2 hours, most of which was carefully and gradually moving each of the 175-lb. concrete panels from driveway to an upstairs room

  • Client

    Aiycha D • St. Charles

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Mounting 65″ TV

  • Model

    Hisense 65" QLED 4K TV and RCA Fixed TV Wall Mount

  • Note

    Client did not purchase an in-wall cord management kit and opted out of the incremental service fee for installing a kit for hiding the cords in the wall.

  • Installation time

    ~45 minutes

  • Client

    Vinnie C • Naperville

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Re-mounting an incorrect and dangerous TV installation

  • Task

    A previous installer did not install the mounting bracket into wood studs, so the TV was already coming of the wall and hanging dangerously when we arrived. It completely pulled off with just a slight touch. We removed the TV and mount from the wall before re-installing it correctly.

  • Installation time

    ~30 minutes

  • Client

    Kisha J • Aurora

  • Note

    Client did not purchase an in-wall cord management kit and opted out of the incremental service fee for installing a kit for hiding the cords in the wall. Also note that the mount the client had purchased did not allow for any horizontal shifting of the TV to be centered over the entertainment unit, so the unit itself was later centered under the TV. Separately, the locking straps had not yet been looped up to be hidden behind the TV.

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Mounting of electric fireplace and TV

  • Task

    Mounting of flat screen TV, sound bar brackets, and electric fireplace. (Note: Client did not want to hide or embed the cords.)

  • Installation time

    ~1 hour for both

  • Client

    Kisha J • Aurora

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Assembly of Offset Charcoal Smoker Grill

  • Model

    Expert Grill: 28" Offset Steel Charcoal Smoker Grill with Side Firebox

  • Assembly time

    ~1 hour

  • Client

    Talethia B • Cortland

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Mounting TV over fireplace

  • Model

    Hisense 58" 4K UHD LCD Smart TV; USX Full Motion TV Mount

  • Installation time

    ~1 hour

  • Client

    Tim O • St. Charles

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Mounting 65-inch Samsung “The Frame” TV over fireplace

  • Model

    Samsung 65-inch "The Frame" QLED 4K with Slim Fit Wall Mount

  • Installation time

    ~45 minutes

  • Client

    Tim O • St. Charles

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Mounting of artwork and mirror

  • Models

    North Kaiser Mountain and Forest Metal Wall Art; Chende Decorative 36" x 24" Living Room Mirror; Ekaknez Metal Flower Wall Art

  • Installation time

    ~1.25 hours

  • Client

    Jennifer M • Naperville

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Mounting of family picture collection

  • Model

    Pottery Barn • 6 Stowe Modern Metal Frames

  • Client

    Leah W • St. Charles

  • Installation time

    ~45 minutes

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Mounting of Venetian mirror

  • Model

    Kelly Clarkson Home • Farmhouse Venetian 48" x 36" solid wood flat wall mirror

  • Installation time

    ~20 minutes

  • Client

    Brooke E • St. Charles

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Assembly of HAUGA dresser and ALVDALEN sleeper sofa

  • Models

    IKEA HAUGA 4-drawer dresser chest and ALVDALEN sleeper sofa

  • Assembly time

    ~1.5 hours

  • Client

    Catharine W • Warrenville

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Assembly of Everlast freestanding heavy bag

  • Model

    Everlast Powercore Freestanding Heavy Bag

  • Installation time

    ~30 minutes, including the addition of (6) 40-pound bags of sand

  • Client

    Matthew K • Naperville

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Fireplace TV stand assembly

  • Model

    Rolanstar Fireplace TV Stand with LED and Power Outlets

  • Assembly time

    ~1.5 hours

  • Client

    Teresa W • Yorkville

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Distressed rustic mantel installation

  • Installation time

    ~1 hour

  • Client

    Jennifer S • Batavia

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11-piece patio furniture set assembly

  • Model

    VONZOY 11-piece gray rattan curved sectional sofa set with storage table

  • Assembly time

    ~2.25 hours

  • Client

    David M • Aurora

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Platform bed assembly

  • Model

    Wayfair: Aurieona Upholstered Platform Bed - Black - King

  • Assembly time

    ~1.25 hours

  • Client

    Karen C • Batavia

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Battery-powered security camera installation

  • Model

    Ring Spotlight Cam Plus • Battery-powered

  • Task

    Installation of three security cameras on three separate entrances to the residence, plus assisting the homeowner through the complete app setup process as well

  • Installation time

    ~1 hour for three separate cameras

  • Client

    Kim M • Bartlett

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Installing pull-down TV wall mount

  • Model

    MantelMount MM700 Premier Pull-Down TV Wall Mount for over fireplaces

  • Assembly time

    ~1.5 hours

  • Client

    Stephanie C • Yorkville

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Sleeper sofa assembly

  • Model

    Nils 73.6" Black Vegan Leather Sleeper Sofa

  • Assembly time

    ~45 minutes

  • Client

    Jayasri D • Schaumburg

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Farmhouse TV stand assembly

  • Model

    DWVO Farmhouse TV stand and entertainment center with power outlet

  • Assembly time

    ~1.25 hours

  • Client

    Jayasri • Schaumburg

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Dual nightstand assembly

  • Model

    MaxSmeo White Mid Century Modern Nightstands with 2-tier storage

  • Assembly time

    ~45 minutes combined

  • Client

    Stacia M • North Aurora

  • Review

    "Professional and fast. Jack assembled night stands in my home. I was very pleased."

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Teeter inversion table assembly

  • Model

    Teeter EP-560 Inversion Table with the heat and vibration cushion

  • Assembly time

    ~45 minutes

  • Client

    Lana H • Chicago

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9-drawer bedroom dresser assembly

  • Brand

    Yangming fabric 9-drawer bedroom dresser

  • Assembly time

    ~30 minutes

  • Client

    Kyle R • Batavia

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Installation of FLEXIMOUNTS wall shelving in garage

  • Model

    FLEXIMOUNTS WR26 Classic 2-pack of 2' x 6' wall shelving

  • Installation time

    ~1 hour

  • Client

    Sagar T • Naperville

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Assembly of IKEA PAX cabinets, GRIMO doors and KOMPLEMENT shelves

  • Client

    Marjorie C • St. Charles

  • Assembly time

    ~1.5 hours

  • Model

    2 PAX cabinet frames, 3 GRIMO doors, 3 KOMPLEMENT shelves, and 1 KOMPLEMENT clothes bar

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Schlage keyless touchscreen deadbolt installation

  • Model

    Schlage Keyless Touchscreen Deadbolt • Camelot Trim • Satin Nickel Finish

  • Installation time

    ~1 hour

  • Client

    Rebecca R • Batavia

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Installation of rods for floor-to-ceiling curtains

  • Installation time

    ~30 mins

  • Client

    Rebecca R • Batavia

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Installation of IKEA GRANHULT shelves in bathroom

  • Brand

    IKEA GRANHULT shelves

  • Installation time

    ~1 hour

  • Client

    Sarah H • Batavia

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Installation of floating kitchen shelves

  • Brand

    Origin floating shelves from Lowe's

  • Shelf installation time

    ~1.5 hours

  • Client

    Rebecca R • Batavia

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18×12 gazebo assembly

  • Model

    Purple Leaf 18 x 12 hardtop gazebo

  • Assembly time

    ~9 hours

  • Client

    Sue H • Darien

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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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REP weight rack assembly

  • Brand and Model

    REP PR-5000 Power Rack

  • Attachments

    Landmine Attachment, 6x Weight Horns, Dual Barbell Hanger, ISO Arms Attachment

  • Assembly time

    ~3 hours

  • Client

    Kasey O • Belvidere

  • Review

    Jack was timely and very tidy! He was efficient and asked for our feedback before moving forward with final installation. Very friendly and brought own supplies, would hire again for another job!

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MORBYLANGA table and bench assembly

  • Brand and model

    IKEA MORBYLANGA table and bench

  • Assembly time

    ~45 minutes

  • Client

    Olga G • Sugar Grove

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Mounting of framed art collection

Task: Mounting six works of art by Henri Matisse in white frames in a Geneva, IL living room. This handyman task included maintaining equal…

  • Mounting time

    ~1 hour

  • Client

    Jen K • Geneva

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Mounting IKEA GRANHULT shelves in powder room

  • Products

    Two IKEA GRANHULT shelves

  • Installation time

    ~1 hour

  • Client

    Rebecca R • Batavia

  • Installation notes

    Used heavy-duty toggle bolts since screws and cheap plastic anchors tend to pull out of the drywall and don't support much weight.

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Mounting of IKEA GRANHULT shelves in a kitchen

  • Brand

    IKEA GRANHULT shelves

  • Installation time

    ~1 hour

  • Client

    Rebecca R • Batavia

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Mounting of office acoustic panels

  • Brand

    Felt Right multi-functional acoustic panels

  • Installation time

    ~1.5 hours

  • Client

    Rebecca • Batavia

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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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