Handy Dandy Contact Jason
Handy Dandy, Home Repair & Maintenance, since 2023. Painted wood sign with a hammer, ruler and level.

The small jobs, fix-ups and to-do lists that never seem to get done, done right.

See what I do

Serving Duncan & the Cowichan Valley

Jason, smiling, holding a black lamb in a sunny field.

Meet Jason

Hi, I'm Jason. I've been helping neighbours in the Cowichan Valley with repairs and maintenance since 2023: hanging, patching, fixing, building and tidying up the jobs on your list.

I take care with the details, I clean up after myself, and I'm straight with you about what I can and can't do.

Get in touch

What I Do

Indoors, outdoors, or a whole list in one visit.

Indoor

  • Doors & locks Locks, deadbolts, knobs, latches; sticking or sagging doors
  • Draft-proofing Weatherstripping, door sweeps, caulking
  • Hanging Art, mirrors, shelves, curtain rods, blinds & shades
  • Storage Closet systems, pantry & garage shelving
  • Cabinets Hinges, drawer slides, hardware, alignment
  • TV & furniture Wall mounting, assembly, tip-over anchoring
  • Drywall Holes, cracks, nail pops, water damage
  • Painting Walls, trim & touch-ups
  • Tile & caulking Install, repair, regrout; caulk tubs & showers
  • Trim & floors Baseboards, interior doors; laminate, vinyl plank, squeaky boards
  • Leaks & drains Drips, small leaks, clogged sinks & tubs
  • Safety Grab bars, baby gates, cabinet locks, battery smoke & CO alarms

Outdoor

  • Screens Retractable screen doors, window re-screening
  • Gutters Clean, reseal, re-hang, install guards
  • Decks Replace surface boards, clean & stain
  • Fences & gates Boards, posts, sagging gates, latches
  • Pressure washing Siding, decks, driveways, walkways
  • Painting & staining Exterior walls, trim, fences
  • Siding & trim Minor repairs
  • Roof touch-ups Moss removal, loose shingles, small repairs
  • Critter-proofing Vent screens, sealing gaps & entry points
  • Sheds & playsets Assembly
  • Mailboxes & house numbers Install, replace, refresh
  • Seasonal Plug-in holiday lights, winterizing hose bibs

Yard & Garden

  • Garden cleanup Spring & fall cleanups, leaves, weeding
  • Pruning Shrubs, hedges & small trees
  • Lawn care Mowing, edging, overseeding
  • Garden beds Bed prep, mulching, planting
  • Raised beds & planters Built to fit your space
  • Compost bins Build & set up
  • Pathways & edging Stepping stones, gravel paths, bed borders
  • Trellises & arbours For climbing plants & garden gateways
  • Birdhouses & feeders Hand-built tiny homes for your feathered tenants

Like-for-Like Swaps

Out with the old, in with the new: same kind of part, same spot. No new wires or pipes, so no permit needed.

  • Faucets & shower heads Plus washer hoses
  • Toilet parts Flappers, fill valves, seals
  • Outlets & switches Including dimmers & fan controls
  • Thermostats & breakers Plus fuses & bulbs

Packages

Bundle your jobs into one visit and get it all done at once.

  • Honey-do lists Several small jobs in one visit
  • Move-ins & move-outs Rental turnovers too: get the place ready
  • Home inspection fix-ups Work through the report's list
  • Ready to sell Touch-ups before listing

…and more, just ask!

What I Don't Do

Light fixtures, ceiling fans, hard-wired appliances, water heaters, gas work, deck framing or railings, and adding or moving any fixture, outlet, switch or pipe.

In BC these jobs need a permit or a licensed trade. If your job is one of them, I'll tell you up front.

Recent Work

  • Curved wood trim glued and clamped around a wood stove hearth.
    Custom curved trim around a wood stove hearth
  • Jason in a renovation, with stacks of freshly finished wood boards drying behind him.
    Fine finishing: custom trim
  • Jason on a roof covered in new plywood sheathing.
    Roof repair
  • Jason sitting on a picnic table next to a cedar birdhouse he built.
    Tiny Homes

Get in Touch

Just tell me what needs doing! I'm happy to help.

Call or text 250-667-5485 jason@handydandyhome.com