https://www.handyjims.com/blog/ Home-repair tips and honest advice from Handy Jim's, Akron, OH. en-us https://www.handyjims.com/blog/lvp-vs-tile-which-floor/ https://www.handyjims.com/blog/lvp-vs-tile-which-floor/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT After three decades installing floors, here's Jim's plain-English take on when luxury vinyl plank wins, when tile is worth it, and how to choose without overspending. https://www.handyjims.com/blog/handyman-or-licensed-pro/ https://www.handyjims.com/blog/handyman-or-licensed-pro/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Some jobs are a quick handyman fix. Others legally need a licensed trade. Here's how Jim draws the line — before anyone spends a dollar. https://www.handyjims.com/blog/small-repairs-dont-ignore/ https://www.handyjims.com/blog/small-repairs-dont-ignore/ Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT The little stuff has a way of turning into the big stuff. Here are five small repairs worth knocking out before they cost you real money. https://www.handyjims.com/blog/planning-a-kitchen-backsplash/ https://www.handyjims.com/blog/planning-a-kitchen-backsplash/ Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT A backsplash is one of the cheapest ways to transform a kitchen. Here's how to choose the tile, plan the layout, and avoid the usual mistakes. https://www.handyjims.com/blog/rental-make-ready-checklist/ https://www.handyjims.com/blog/rental-make-ready-checklist/ Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Every day a unit sits empty costs money. Here's the make-ready checklist Jim runs to get a rental clean, fixed, and back on the market fast. https://www.handyjims.com/blog/akron-home-maintenance-by-season/ https://www.handyjims.com/blog/akron-home-maintenance-by-season/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Northeast Ohio weather is hard on a house. Here's a simple season-by-season checklist to catch small problems before winter (or summer) finds them.