Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Top 10 Home Improvement Tips Every Home Owner Should Know! Tip #5

Over the next few weeks I am going to do a count down of the Top 10 Tips Every Home Owner Should Know! 

It doesn't matter if you've bought a newly built home,or a fixer upper—owning your own place brings out the home improvement itch in us all (or at least requires us to do necessary repairs and maintenance tasks). Here is the sixth tip and advice to help turn your dwelling place into a better home.

Tip #5
 Get the Right Tools 


You can't really improve your home much with just your bare hands (you'll need a multi-tool at least!). Equip your toolbox  with the essential tools for any minor repair or major project, such as basic plumbing tools. Don't forget your smart phone might be the best DIY tool in your kit, though, and, when all else fails, there's duct tape. 

Check out our website www.kevlarhandymanservice.com if you are interested in more information on your home projects!! Or call Kevin TODAY at 402-730-1381.

Thanks
Kevin Larson, KevLar Handyman & Home Improvements

Top 10 Home Improvement Tips Every Home Owner Should Know! Tip #6

Over the next few weeks I am going to do a count down of the Top 10 Tips Every Home Owner Should Know! 


It doesn't matter if you've bought a newly built home,or a fixer upper—owning your own place brings out the home improvement itch in us all (or at least requires us to do necessary repairs and maintenance tasks). Here is the fifth tip and advice to help turn your dwelling place into a better home.

Tip #6

Find Inspiration for Your Next Home Project

Pinterest is your friend, homeowners. As is Houzz, This Old House and BGH. Zillow Diggs is pretty neat because it not only shows you project photos, but cost estimates and contractors as well. You can also binge watch HGTV on Netflix, but I'm warning you, you may never leave the house again!! Know what you want and how you want it to look!

Check out our website www.KevLarHandymanService.com if you are interested in more information on your home projects!! Or call Kevin TODAY at 402-730-1381.ThanksKevin Larson, KevLar Handyman & Home Improvements

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Top 10 Home Improvement Tips Every Home Owner Should Know! Tip #7

We are back with the next tip every home owner should know! Over the next few weeks I am going to do a count down of the Top 10 Tips Every Home Owner Should Know! 

It doesn't matter if you've bought a newly built home,or a fixer upper—owning your own place brings out the home improvement itch in us all (or at least requires us to do necessary repairs and maintenance tasks). Here is the fourth tip and advice to help turn your dwelling place into a better home.

Tip #7

Do your own Homework


Big projects or small, probably all of us could stand to learn some decent home repair or home improvement skills. Learn Bob Villa-worthy skills and help others at the same time by volunteering in your church or around your community. Turn to great reading resources and try starter projects too. If you get stuck on a project, Call Kevin with KevLar Handyman & Home Improvements to lend an expert hand.

Check out our website www.kevlarhandymanservice.com if you are interested in more information on your home projects!! Or call Kevin TODAY at 402-730-1381.

Thanks,
Kevin Larson, KevLar Handyman & Home Improvements

Friday, December 19, 2014

Top 10 Home Improvement Tips Every Home Owner Should Know! Tip #8



We are back with the next tip every home owner should know! Over the next few weeks I am going to do a count down of the Top 10 Tips Every Home Owner Should Know! 


It doesn't matter if you've bought a newly built home,or a fixer upper—owning your own place brings out the home improvement itch in us all (or at least requires us to do necessary repairs and maintenance tasks). Here is the third tip and advice to help turn your dwelling place into a better home.



Tip #8
     Decide to DIY or Not
Even if you're a weekend warrior with a well-stocked workshop, not all home improvement projects are suitable to do yourself (or at least, without the help of a professional). Know your limits, start small if you're a beginner, and then keep calm and DIY on (if you so wish). Or Call Kevin today to get help on your home projects!! Better to have a professional then end up like these guys:)

Check out our website www.kevlarhandymanservice.com if you are interested in more information on your home projects!! Or call Kevin TODAY at 402-730-1381.ThanksKevin Larson, KevLar Handyman & Home Improvements

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Top 10 Home Improvement Tips Every Home Owner Should Know! Tip #9

We are back with the next tip every home owner should know! Over the next couple of weeks I am going to do a count down of the Top 10 Tips Every Home Owner Should Know! 

It doesn't matter if you've bought a newly built home,or a fixer upper—owning your own place brings out the home improvement itch in us all (or at least requires us to do necessary repairs and maintenance tasks). Here is the next tip and advice to help turn your dwelling place into a better home.

Tip #9

      Tackle the Quick Projects That Are Most Timely

Whether winter is coming  or you're considering projects in another season, some home improvements are more urgent than others —saving you money immediately or preventing devastating damage. Sometimes it only takes ten minutes or less  to make simple changes around the house that boost your living space. Click on the link for more on this topic. http://lifehacker.com/this-graphic-shows-you-quick-home-improvement-projects-888093974


Check out KevLar Handyman & Home Improvements Web Page if you are interested in more information on your home projects!! Or call Kevin TODAY at 402-730-1381.ThanksKevin Larson, KevLar Handyman & Home Improvements

*From Lifehacker

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

CHRISTmas Time!!


Tis the season to be handy. As the holiday season swiftly approaches, KevLar Handyman & Home Improvements is providing customers with useful tips and services for "decking the halls." Kevin Larson, owner in Lincoln, NE said it is best to start preparing for the season early.

KevLar Handyman & Home Improvements is Lincoln's top handyman/remodeling company for handling household needs, offers customers a variety of maintenance and repair services both big and small, from gutter cleaning to room remodels. During the holidays, Larson said there are a number of ways KevLar Handyman & Home Improvements can help ensure a safe and fun season for homeowners, including:
  • Caulk or weatherstrip doors and windows to keep out the cold
  • Clean gutters and downspouts to prolong their usefulness
  • Installing shelves to organize those items lying around the house
  • Remove window AC units and cover central air conditioning units
  • Add insulation to your attic to cut heating bills
  • Check and replace all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
  • Build a toy chest where children can store their favorite holiday treasures
  • Rig holiday lights and decorations in those hard to reach places such as trees and roofs.
Getting ready for the holiday season is a wonderful but sometimes overwhelming experience because theres often so much to do. When it comes to preparing and making your home ready for holiday visitors, knowing where to start can be the hard part, Larson said. Thats why we are offering services to our customers now to make the holiday more enjoyable and less stressful."

Top 10 Home Improvement Tips Every Home Owner Should Know! Tip #10

Over the next few weeks I am going to do a count down of the Top 10 Tips Every Home Owner Should Know! 
It doesn't matter if you've bought a newly built home,or a fixer upper—owning your own place brings out the home improvement itch in us all (or at least requires us to do necessary repairs and maintenance tasks). Here is the first tip and advice to help turn your dwelling place into a better home.

Tip #10

Choose the Improvements That Add the Most Value to Your Home

     Top 10 Home Improvement Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
If you were offered $100,000, no strings attached, what home improvements would you do? Chances are, a long laundry list of changes come to mind, from refinishing the hardwood floors to adding a new bathroom. Some home improvements, however, are more likely to increase your home's value  than other. Although experts say you shouldn't think of your home as an investment,  with limited home improvement funds, it's good to consider whether a project has a decent return on your investment. Check out our website www.kevlarhandymanservice.com if you are interested in more information on your home projects!! Or call Kevin TODAY at 402-730-1381.ThanksKevin Larson, KevLar Handyman & Home Improvements*From Life Hacker

Monday, December 1, 2014

Winter is Quickly Approaching

Well, a little 70's, a little 20's all over Thanksgiving weekend, that's NEBRASKA for you! We had a little time to do one of our own home projects! (See pics) We changed a rotten window out for a beautiful sliding door. Just need to finish sanding and painting!




If you are thinking of starting some home projects before/after the holidays check out my website or call me today! I would love to help you out!

Kevin 402-730-1381
www.kevlarhandymanservice.com




Friday, November 7, 2014

From Summer to Fall Without Blinking


What a beautiful fall season we are having! The weather is great and the colors are stunning! We have been going, going, going lately! We are feeling especially thankful this season for the busyness of work!  We have built multiple fences, painted basements, painted decks, remodeled bathrooms and even built a huge wooden cover over an in ground pool! And sometimes as a Contractor you have to make a little time for your own projects, we built a fenced in area for our chickens and a coop! 

Enjoy the pictures below and check out our website at kevlarhandymanservice.com or Call Kevin TODAY to get your projects scheduled at 402-730-1381.
Kevin Larson
KevLar Handyman and Home Improvements
















Thursday, August 7, 2014

Summer is Coming to an End!



Well, once again it has been an exciting and busy summer! My wife has helped me on many projects! (See some pictures below.) The summer is winding down for most and its back to schedules and routines. Also this is a good time to finish up projects! Don't hesitate to call me today to schedule time to finish them up!



Here are some helpful tips for keeping your lawn green and ready for fall...

Fertilizing your lawn I only fertilize my lawn a couple of times a year, once in the spring and then again in midsummer with a food specially blended for lawns. You'll find these blends higher in nitrogen than other elements (the first number in a series of numbers on the fertilizer bag). Nitrogen is what stimulates vigorous growth and deep green color.
I feed only a couple of times a year because I discovered that fertilizing more often meant too much growth — I was working myself to death trying to keep it mowed and watered. So, by reducing the amount of fertilizer, I've saved myself time and energy. Also, by allowing my grass to grow longer, just by an inch or so more in summer, I've reduced my watering a bit more. The taller blades of grass cut down on water evaporation from the soil.
Fertilizing can be confusing because there are so many different blends out there to choose from. For instance, there are some that actually have pre-emergent herbicide mixed with the fertilizer to keep weed seeds from germinating. Turf growers have told me that if you are going to use pre-emergents, it's better not to use the blends because they're not as effective as applying pre-emergents separately from the fertilizer.

Fertilizer spreader It's always best to fertilize your lawn after mowing and when the grass is dry. If the grass is wet, the fertilizer will stick to the blades and burn the lawn.
I prefer using a spreader because it ensures equal distribution of the fertilizer across the lawn, and I always load the spreader on a sidewalk or a drive just in case I spill some, which I usually do.
To get even distribution, I set the gauge at a low setting and go over the area several times, making sure that each pass of the spreader overlaps the last. This will give the lawn a nice even color without dark streaks from over-fertilized areas.  After I have fed it, I just water it in.

Watering It's best to water in early morning, very early, like 5 a.m. This gives the lawn an opportunity to dry before nightfall, a time when many types of fungus are most active. This is also usually a non-peak time for most communities' water supply. It's also much better to water early only a couple of times a week than to water lightly more often. Deep soaking encourages deep root growth, whereas light watering encourages the roots to stay close to the surface of the soil, making your lawn more susceptible to heat and drought.
Another thing to keep in mind is that an actively growing lawn this time of year will require about 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week. This of course will depend on your soil type.  Lawns can be a source of pride — just don't let the summer heat get the most of it, and you.

Brown spot repair
According to several Web sources, more than 60 million Americans own dogs and that means that many of these pet owners are facing the challenge of brown spots on their lawns.
What causes the brown spot? It's just like over-fertilizing! There is a high nitrogen content in pet urine, which causes the urine to burn the grass.  The number one thing pet owners can do to avoid brown spots is to water the area well within eight hours to dilute the high nitrogen level. When these spots go untreated you'll need to reach for the repair kit to green the grass back up. Grass repair kits are sold commercially or you can make your own by mixing sand, seed and slow-release fertilizer. 

Hope this helps you finish the summer with a great looking lawn!!! For questions or more info about KevLar Handyman Service check out my website...

Kevlarhandymanservice.com
Kevin Larson
402-730-1381
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Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Business and Family

Owning a family busniess, one of my favorite parts is that my family can help me or just spend time with me at the job site. My wife Brittany has been a huge help these last few weeks. We have built a deck and remodeled a commercial property.(Pics below). Having a family owned business has its ups and downs, but being with my family while working, has got to be one of the best perks! I am so thankful and blessed by God, to have a job that can include my wife and kids.
Kevin
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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Showing your homes true value...

You heard this before because it’s true: the most valuable asset that most people will ever own is their home. Over time, homes generally appreciate even when only essential maintenance is done. By investing just a little time and money in some home maintenance services to update and replace worn out fixtures and furnishings you can greatly increase your home's value.

Here are some tips for increasing your home’s value:


Upgrading your kitchen:

  • If you can only do one project, update your kitchen. The kitchen, as we all know, is an essential part of the home and will typically be the driving force behind buying decisions.
  • Consider upgrading or re-facing your cabinets, as they are the most visible element of your kitchen.
  • If your cabinets are in decent shape, consider painting them bright white and replacing the hardware to make them look new again.
  • You may want to replace your old countertops with new granite countertops, a solid surface material or even Formica. If you have the room, you might consider increasing your countertop space with an island. Or perhaps you could remove a wall and open it up to an adjoining room.

Upgrading your bathroom:

  • Look critically at your bathrooms, particularly the master bath.
  • Consider replacing old wallpaper or giving the walls a fresh coat of paint.
  • A new modern vanity and sink are relatively inexpensive and can be installed by KevLar Handyman Service in just a few hours.
  • Your tub and toilet may need to be replaced because they are old or don't match.
  • Updated ceramic tiles and hard flooring are attractive to new buyers who don't want to go through the process of updating the bathrooms themselves.

Open things up:

  • Another valuable change you can make is to take down walls to enlarge small spaces and create a more modern and open floor plan, particularly if the area connects to the kitchen.
  • Ceilings can be vaulted to give the appearance of more space and sometimes make rooms seem brighter.
  • Choosing to add on a room or bump out a wall will increase square footage and automatically add value to your home.

Other home maintenance ideas:

  • Update worn out or outdated items, such as carpet, door handles, lighting fixtures or draperies.
  • Painting rooms and removing clutter can also help increase your home's value should you wish to sell or just need to get it appraised.
  • Replace old flooring with wood, laminate or tile.
  • Replace windows, which will appeal to buyers and can increase the energy efficiency of your home.
All of these home maintenance services will increase the value of your home. If you’re looking for support along the way, hire an experienced handyman to ensure that your home gets the expert craftsmanship it deserves. At KevLar Handyman Company, we pride ourselves on first-class work and superior customer service that will save you time, money and headaches.
We’re ready when you are. Contact us today and let’s get started.


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Tuesday, March 4, 2014


Who's ready for spring!!!! I know I am! I think we can all agree it’s time for some nice warm weather to lift up all our spirits! In the mean time, it is time to start thinking about your outdoor projects! The spring schedule will fill up quick, so if you have painting, landscape, or outdoor projects check out my website or call today!

I wanted to share with you a few pictures of a remodel project we have been working on for a month now. You can see in the pictures the new stairs we built last week.
Visit kevlarhandymanservice.com today!!