Practical home-repair guides for Staten Island homeowners: what you can fix yourself, what needs a professional, and exactly what a visit costs. New guides are added regularly — and every job below can be booked as part of one $125 first-hour visit.
START HERE — PRICES & HOW IT WORKS
- What a Handyman Visit Costs in Staten Island: Our Prices, in Plain Numbers
- How the $125 Handyman Call-Out Works, Step by Step
- One Hour With a Handyman: A Lot Can Get Done
- How to Prepare for Your Handyman Visit
SEASONAL CHECKLISTS
- Spring Home Check: 8 Things to Look at After Winter
- Keep the House Cooler This Summer Without Working the AC to Death
- Before the Cold Arrives: 6 Fall Jobs Worth an Hour
- Frozen Pipes: How to Stop a Cold Snap From Becoming a Flood
- Gutter Cleaning at Leaf-Fall Season, Done Safely
- Seasonal Home Maintenance: Small Jobs Worth Booking Before They Grow
DOORS, WINDOWS & WALLS
- Door Sticking or Rubbing? Humidity or Hinges — Here’s How to Tell
- Torn Window Screen: Patch It Small or Replace the Whole Mesh?
- Window Drafts: Caulk, Weatherstripping, and Knowing Which One You Need
- Loose Door Lock or Handle? The Stripped Screw-Hole Fix
- Small Holes in Drywall: Nail Pops, Doorknob Dents, and Easy Repairs
- Wall Cracks: Which Ones Are Just Cosmetic and Which Ones Are Not
- Peeling Paint: The Right Order to Bring a Wall Back
- When Pets Redecorate: Fixing Chewed Corners and Scratched Frames
PLUMBING & BATHROOM
- A Faucet That Won’t Stop Dripping: What’s Actually Worn Out
- Toilet Running On and Off All Day? It’s Usually One Cheap Part
- Drain Running Slow? Try These Before You Reach for Chemicals
SAFETY & KNOW YOUR HOME
- Do You Know Where Your Water Shut-Off and Breaker Panel Are?
- Smoke Alarm Chirping at 3 A.M.? What It’s Telling You
- Outlets and Switches: The Line Between a Safe DIY Job and a Call
- Childproofing the Small Stuff: A Room-by-Room Sweep
- Fewer Falls at Home: Small Upgrades That Help Parents Age in Place
- Extinguishers and Alarms: A Simple Once-a-Year Check Calendar
OUTDOOR & GARAGE
- Deck Boards Looking Tired? Cleaning, Sanding, and Sealing in the Right Order
- Fence Leaning or Wobbling? Check the Post Feet First
- Garage Door Running Rough: Simple Checks (and the One Part to Never Touch)
MOUNTING, FURNITURE & SMART DECISIONS
- Mounting a TV on the Wall: Studs, Brackets, and Hiding the Cables
- Flat-Pack Furniture Without the Headache: Where Most People Go Wrong
- Drilling for Shelves Without Hitting a Pipe or a Wire
- Five Questions to Ask Before You Hire Any Handyman
- Fix It Yourself or Call Someone? A Simple Line to Decide
- Selling Your Home? Ten Small Fixes Buyers Notice More Than You’d Think
- A Repair Log for Your Home: The Notebook That Saves You Money Later
CMG Bridge — Staten Island, NY. Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM. $125 covers the first hour and travel within 10 miles; same-day emergency visits start at $199. Call 917-859-4428 or email handyman@cmgbridge.com.